Island of the Monsoon

The shadowy forests of Yala National Park are the perfect hideout for secretive leopards. It’s time for one young female, Asha, to strike out alone. Join her as she fights for her own territory, finds a mate, and becomes a mother.

Every year, the biggest elephant congregation in Asia occurs in Minneriya National Park. Here in this sacred place, baby Loka is born. Watch as he learns to suckle, swim and handle his trunk among the mêlée of giants that make up his family.

Sri Lanka’s lowlands are dotted with thousands of seemingly peaceful lakes, but don’t be fooled, this is the realm of the mugger crocodile. Muggers are hunters from day one. Watch as these supreme predators compete with each other in the fierce heat.

A manmade lake in Minneriya National Park supports the largest concentration of elephants in Asia. Follow a young male who has reached a turning point toward adulthood. In the rainforest, jungles teem with a variety of bizarre species of insects.

Monsoons sweep into Sri Lanka’s mountainous heartland, beginning a journey through the island’s forests. Follow along from cloud forest to rainforest, mangrove to ocean’s edge. On this island the water cycle is creating special habitats for wildlife.

Yala Park is an avian Eden, home to 215 bird species. Join them as they work to raise their young and find homes before the rains arrive. Discover a myriad of winged beauties from massive sea eagles to ornate flycatchers and tiny fantails.