Brave Wilderness

Coyote explores the dense jungle to check out a highly toxic tropical plant. Watch what happens when he brushes against its leaves to test its intense chemical defense system! Learn how stinging trees protect themselves from herbivores and discover critical wilderness safety tips for your next family hike.

Mark travels to the rugged Australian outback on an exciting tracking mission to find one of the smallest marsupials in the world! Get up close with a tiny, nectar-eating creature to observe its highly specialized long tongue and incredible climbing agility. It is an amazing look at unique island wildlife adaptations.

Mark handles a massive wood-boring insect to see how its defense mechanism operates in the wild. Get a front-row look at this giant carpenter bee to discover its nesting behaviors, how it fiercely defends its territory, and the unique chemistry behind its painful sting. A fascinating lesson for bug-loving families!

Mark uncovers a spectacular living fossil deep in the tropical rainforest! Meet a rare, prehistoric-looking beetle insect up close to examine its heavily armored plates, which look exactly like ancient fossils. Discover how these bizarre bugs survive and protect themselves in the jungle undergrowth.

Coyote investigates a fuzzy but highly hazardous forest insect hiding in the trees. Discover how its bright colors act as a clear warning sign to hungry birds, and see what happens when its venomous, toxic spines deploy a painful defensive strike. An important, high-energy guide to respecting wild bugs!

Mark tracks down a true master of disguise hiding right on the jungle floor! Get up close with a spectacular leaf-tailed gecko to witness its flawless camouflage blending perfectly with dead foliage. Learn how these unique reptiles use stealth and visual trickery to completely vanish from predators.

Mark takes a legendary, paralyzing hit from a massive desert wasp to study one of the most intense defenses in the insect kingdom! Watch the raw physical toll of the potent sting and learn how these giant wasps hunt down massive spiders to feed their larvae. An unforgettable look at bug biology!

Mark straps on high-tech aquatic gear for an epic open-ocean mission! Propel through deep waters right alongside tropical reef fish, sea turtles, and sharks to test advanced marine filmmaking tools. See what it takes to capture stunning underwater footage of spectacular marine predators.

Coyote and Ray Tiller use advanced anatomical models to test the jaw mechanics of a prehistoric river reptile! Witness the bone-crushing power packed by a massive alligator snapping turtle to see if it can break human bone. Discover why these armored reptiles are ultimate freshwater ambush predators.

Mark handles a vibrantly colored native insect to study its fascinating biology! Get up close with the spectacular blue carpenter bee to see how it gathers pollen from deep jungle flowers and learn the science behind its defensive sting. A high-energy look at the colorful side of the insect world.

Coyote, Mario, and Trent test the immense pull power of a prehistoric wetland apex predator! Team up with the crew as they study a massive crocodile's muscle structure, incredible tail strength, and predatory mechanics. Discover how these armored monsters capture and overpower prey in the waterways.

Mark handles an intimidating desert arachnid to see what happens when its high-powered defense mechanism is triggered! Coaxing a bark scorpion onto his arm, he breaks down how its neurotoxic venom targets the human nervous system and explains how to safely avoid these creepy-crawlies in the wild.

Mark steps into the strike zone with a bizarre, prehistoric-looking arachnid! Meet the unique vinegaroon up close to see how it defends itself by firing a highly concentrated, blinding liquid mix of acetic acid directly at predators. A wild look at the chemical weapons found in the bug world.

Coyote faces the ultimate test of nerve and focus when he lets a buzzing swarm of 10,000 honeybees cover his face! Watch the extreme calm required to handle a massive colony without triggering a defensive sting attack, while learning how these vital pollinators communicate and protect their queen.

Mark leads a vital global wildlife conservation mission to highlight how we can protect our closest animal relatives. Visit a specialized primate rescue sanctuary to see how young chimpanzees learn social behaviors and discover the major efforts being made to save this endangered species from extinction.

Coyote steps inside a professional studio for a unique skin art challenge! Watch as he gets an authentic animal tattoo while exploring the fascinating history of wildlife body art. Learn how humans across generations have used body art to honor and connect with creatures in the natural world.

Mark handles an elusive, rear-fanged reptile to reveal how its bite carries a highly mysterious venom! Study this unique snake up close to see how modern medical researchers isolate specialized proteins from reptile toxins to develop breakthrough life-saving treatments for human health.

Coyote handles a brightly colored, fuzzy forest insect with a deceptively hazardous defense system! Discover how its glowing bristles act as a stark warning pattern to hungry birds, and learn the chemical science behind how its painful toxins create immediate burns on human skin.

Mark takes a direct hit from an aggressive apex insect predator to study its intense physical effects. Watch his live reaction to the massive stinger of a hornet and discover the fascinating, predatory biology behind how these giant hornets hunt down and overpower honeybee hives.

Coyote explores a rocky coastline to investigate a truly bizarre marine creature with an unbelievable defense mechanism! Get up close with a primitive hagfish to see how its thick, instant slime layer completely chokes out hungry sharks. A wild, high-energy lesson in ocean survival science.

Mark handles Europe's largest stinging insect to take an intentional, high-stakes hit! Witness his real-time reaction to the mammoth wasp and learn the fascinating life cycle of these giant solitary insects, including how they locate and lay their eggs directly inside large beetles.

Coyote investigates a massive, slimy forest floor gastropod to see its defensive juices in action! Discover the amazing biology behind a banana slug's thick mucus coat, and learn how it acts as a localized anesthetic to completely numb the mouths of hungry predators trying to eat it.

Mark braves shallow coastal reefs to track down a master of underwater camouflage! Get an up-close look at the highly dangerous stonefish to study its sharp dorsal spines and learn the critical, emergency first-aid steps required to treat its lethal venom during a beach encounter.

Coyote and Mario join an active paleontology dig to unearth an incredible prehistoric prize! Watch as they excavate authentic fossilized dinosaur teeth and study the crushing jaw force packed by the Tyrannosaurus rex. An awesome, educational look into the world of ancient reptiles.