Wild Kingdoms

Arid and unforgiving desert landscapes push their animal inhabitants to the extreme. From the mighty desert elephant to the small shovel-snouted lizard discover how these animals have adapted to become true desert survivors.

In Africa's arid unforgiving climate rivers offer respite from heat and thirst. But these rivers are also deadly—ruled by fearsome creatures who take no prisoners including hippos crocodiles and fish eagles.

Second only to the Amazon in size Africa's rainforests merge a tropical climate with daily rainstorms and high humidity. From chimps and gorillas to forest elephants and snakes meet the wild creatures who flourish in Africa's rainforests—one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth.