Survival of the Beast

Max Djenohan treks across the Namibian desert with the bush elephant and uncovers how it keeps cool in a place with little food or shade. See how these giants consume specific plants, digs wells, and hike endless dunes in a quest to find precious water.

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. While there, he escapes the insect-filled floor of the rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate’s natural engineering prowess.

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.

Peek inside the secret world of the fearless, often misunderstood sloth bear. Travel to Sri Lanka with Max and discover how this fierce, shaggy animal fights off leopards and other deadly rivals, all while trying to secure enough protein to survive.

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.