Survival of the Beast

Max Djenohan braves the arid Namibian desert and learns how the bush elephant keeps its cool.

Max navigates a mangrove forest in Borneo with the saltwater crocodile. While there, he uncovers how this reptile uses the environment to regulate its temperature and why its epic patience makes it a super hunter.

In Borneo, Max discovers the art of nest making with the jungle’s master builder: the orangutan.

Track chimpanzees through the Rwandan forest with Max, who tries to convince these powerful monkeys that he’s a friend, not a foe. Pick up some key tips on jungle dining and witness complex family dynamics, including grooming and socializing.

Max unlocks the secret world of the fearless, often misunderstood sloth bear.

Max prowls through the Sri Lankan jungle with the leopard, who is a master of camouflage. See how this formidable feline hunter has adapted perfectly to the hot, dry climate on the island, then discover its best tricks for stalking and catching deer.