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Africa's Deadliest

Thursday 31 July 19:35 CAT

Africa's Deadliest

Thursday 31 July 19:35 CAT

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Season 8

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Unlikely Killers (Season 4)
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Unlikely Killers (Season 4)
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Unlikely Killers (Season 4)

Synopsis

Across hostile lands that weed out the weak from the strong, Africa’s deadliest have become bolder and braver in a world where brutal competition for resources plays out daily.

Episodes

Season 8

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Season 1

Wild Jungles
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Africa’s jungles; mysterious wild worlds that hide some of the continent’s deadliest inhabitants. In the tangled canopy, predators lie in wait and every shadow conceals death.
Savannah Survivors
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From highspeed cheetah hunts in the Karoo to deadly river crossings in the Serengeti, Africa’s savannah specialists battle it out for survival in these hostile landscapes.
Desert Killers
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The dunes and deserts of Africa are a land where only the toughest can survive. Through wits, brawn, and true killer talents, these are some of Africa’s deadliest.
Deadly Waters
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From terrifyingly powerful Nile crocodiles lying in wait to violent battles between hippo bulls, Africa’s waterholes set the stage for the continent’s greatest spectacles.
Predator Paradise
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Southern Africa’s Bushveld region is home to the icons of the African continent. It’s an untamed wilderness where ancient battles for survival play out on a grand scale.
Wild Assassins
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From the hunting techniques of the Ethiopian wolf to the highspeed aerial pursuits of the Verreaux’s Eagle, Africa’s assassins are perfectly adapted, specialist predators.

Swamps
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The vast wetlands of Africa are a refuge and lifeline to many animals, but these swamps hide dark and dangerous secrets.
Oceans
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The extraordinary oceans of Africa are home to some of the planet’s most diverse and vibrantly populated marine environments.
Small But Deadly
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Africa’s small but deadly. What these predators lack in size, they make up for in power, strength and tenacity.

Fierce Felines
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From the desert to the savanna, Africa’s big cats are nature’s ultimate predators, fighting tooth and claw to stay at the top of the food chain.
Opportunists
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Africa's Deadliest: Opportunists. When it comes to sinking their teeth into a meal, Africa's predators will stop at nothing to bag a catch.
River Rivals
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Africa's Deadliest: River Rivals. The rivers of Africa - long held in myth and legend for the life they bring and the monsters they hide.
Ultimate Adversaries
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The African bushveld - a battleground where creatures must fight for their right to rule.

Hide 'n Seek
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In Africa’s wild, a high stakes game of hide and seek unfolds. Choosing to fight, hide or flee can mean the difference between life and death.
Lethal Strike
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For Africa's snakes, chemical weaponry is the name of the game. Africa's Deadliest: snakes follows the continent's apex predators, proving that Africa's beauty only runs skin deep.
Waterside Warfare
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Water sources transform from oases into battlegrounds. Predators defend shrinking pools, causing prey to risk their lives with every approach.
Fangs That Kill
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Large carnivores such as hyenas and wild dogs - equipped with savage canines and unrivalled tenacity - are capable of tearing their prey apart in seconds.
Killers of The Deep
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Ancient predators of the deep, having perfected their game millennia ago, sharks are the undisputed rulers of the seas.

Steal Or Die
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In this land of cunning and mischief, when the going gets tough, even the most surprising characters are forced to turn to the dark side.
Unlikely Killers
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Africa has its notorious killers, but other unlikely animals are rewriting the rules of the predator playbook. The mantis shrimp packs a punch with a force of a .22 caliber bullet, secretary birds take down threats with lethal legs, and the honey badger bullies off on a pack of wild dogs. Some of the continent’s most unexpected creatures can be the deadliest.
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Mob Rule
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On the fierce battlegrounds of Botswana, being in a gang is everything. And when Africa's greatest gangs collide, only those with real power, intelligence and teamwork will survive.
Arms Race
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In the African bush every animal, young and old, is in a fight for its life. Each has their own tactics and weapons that will either protect or kill.
Super Powers
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In a constant battle to survive, animals have developed a range of superpowers that give them the best chance in the deadly games that play out across the Kalahari.
Search & Destroy
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On the unforgiving plains of Botswana, animals are locked in a nightmarish game of hide-and-seek. It's a battle of tactics and courage, and there can only be one winner.
Moving Targets
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In the Kalahari, an animal's instinct to move is the key to their survival. At the mercy of the unforgiving dry season, a life on the move can be a dangerous and perilous existence.

Assassins
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Africa's Deadliest Assassins is a tantalizing exhibition of the continents top ten deadliest killers, from the microscopic to the massive all forged in the most challenging of environments.
Assassins
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Africa's Deadliest Assassins is a tantalizing exhibition of the continents top ten deadliest killers, from the microscopic to the massive all forged in the most challenging of environments. Discover the terminators that have fought their way to the top of the food chain by evolving the meanest, biggest and most lethal of weaponry. From the terrifying jaws of the great white to the hammer like foot of the secretary bird and the toxic sting of the Wahlberg's burrowing scorpion prepare yourself to delve into the secret world of Africa's Deadliest Assassins.
Invaders
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Africa's Deadliest Invaders is a thrilling reveal of the continent's most lethal and fear-inspiring infiltrators. These specialized agents, armed to the teeth, have cunning strategies they deploy to dominate their every environment from the forests of Gabon to the Ethiopian highlands and even the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Peer through the eyes of an insider and unearth the terrifying secrets and surprising intelligence that each of these invaders keenly combine to become the meanest, biggest and most effective killers. From the strategic acumen of chimpanzees to the ruthless brutality of spotted hyenas and the streamlined teamwork of hunting orcas...
Invaders
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A thrilling reveal of the continent’s most lethal and fear-inspiring infiltrators. Peer through the eyes of an insider and unearth the terrifying secrets and surprising intelligence that these invaders combine to become the meanest, biggest and most effective killers.
Ambush Hunters
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Africa's Deadliest Ambush Hunters is an awe-inspiring ride through a world of camouflage, patience, and precision. We follow these stealthy predators as they make use of their environments and special skill sets to avoid detection until the very last second.
Ambush Hunters
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Africa's Deadliest Ambush Hunters is an awe-inspiring ride through a world of camouflage, patience, and precision. We follow these stealthy predators as they make use of their environments and special skill sets to avoid detection until the very last second. Lying in wait across the continent, from the lush Serengeti to the desert of Namibia, ambush predators are poised for action. Follow the lethal stonefish as he waits for his prey, and the most venomous cobra in Africa as he sneaks into a weavers nest. Prepare to be inspired by the leopard's quick-footedness and determination, and the crocodiles patient approach. A thrilling ride packed with...

Giant Killers
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There is no peace in Africa for natures giant killers. Hippo, elephant, buffalo and others battle it out to become Africa's deadliest. If they're not being targeted by gangs of lions, hyenas or other predators then they're fighting amongst themselves. And if they're not fighting amongst themselves then theyre battling against humans. There will be blood.
Giant Killers
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There is no peace in Africa for nature’s giant killers. If they're not being targeted by gangs of predators then they're fighting amongst themselves, and if not they’re battling against humans. There will be blood.
Creepy Killers
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Scorpions, snakes, vultures, stone fish all compete for the title of Africa’s creepiest, deadliest killer.
Ganglands
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You want to up the odds of success, up the numbers. The more attackers there are the better their chances and the bigger the prey. Watch out for any hungry gang when they have their eyes set on a target.
Bad Behavior
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The will to survive is a powerful force and nobody goes down without a fight. But in Africa, sometimes animals just behave badly.
Cat Attack
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Lions get most of the attention but there are many cats that kill. Their size, camouflage and hunting strategy may vary but they're all deadly. In the quiet of the night no prey will hear them coming.

The Fast And The Furious
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For those living amongst Africa's Deadliest, danger is everywhere. In this ruthless world, being fast or furious can mean the difference between life and death.
Killer Tactics
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Predators specialize in different strategies of killing technique. From silent, unseen ambushers, to immense power, stealth and camouflage, these creatures are at the top of their game. Equipped with super-senses, cunning strategies, lightning-fast reactions and remarkable physiological adaptations that have been perfected over millennia, their prey don't stand a chance.
Killer Tactics
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Predators specialize in different strategies of killing technique. From silent, unseen ambushers, to immense power, stealth and camouflage, these creatures are at the top of their game. Equipped with super-senses, cunning strategies, lightning-fast reactions and remarkable physiological adaptations that have been perfected over millennia, their prey don't stand a chance.
Savage Seas
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On land, Africa's predators rule supreme but there's no beating the battles fought under its seas.
Predator Swarm
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In Africa, strength in numbers can tip the scales of survival. Teamwork ups the hunters' odds, but sometimes sheer numbers can decide who lives or dies. With an army on your side, size doesn't count. This episode proves beyond a doubt that for many of Africa's Deadliest, numbers are everything.
Deadly Illusions
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Desert, forest or grassland, Africa is a land where life competes-tooth and claw. Predator and prey have evolved to blend in.
Masters of Intimidation
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Watch out! Roaming the wild battlegrounds of the Kalahari are the Botswana Bullies. These masters of intimidation work alone or in groups.
Predator Swarm
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In Africa, strength in numbers can tip the scales of survival. Teamwork ups the hunters' odds, but sometimes sheer numbers can decide who lives or dies. With an army on your side, size doesn't count. This episode proves beyond a doubt that for many of Africa's Deadliest, numbers are everything.
Africa's Deadliest: Botswana Compilations
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When you are surrounded by Africa's Deadliest, there can be safety in numbers. In this unforgiving land, fierce families fight others, and sometimes amongst themselves, to survive.
Rebel Attack
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A continent of brutal predators and wily prey, African animals compete against each other to survive but have learned to pull together for real success.
Lethal Weapons
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Tusks, claws and beaks can pierce, stun and deceive. With deadly weapons wielded by fearsome predators and prey, animals walk a precarious path, here among Africa's Deadliest.
Lethal Weapons
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Tusks, claws and beaks can pierce, stun and deceive. With deadly weapons wielded by fearsome predators and prey, animals walk a precarious path, here among Africa's Deadliest.

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