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Season 1

  • S01E01 Killer Tactics

    • September 29, 2011
    • National Geographic Wild

    From silent, unseen ambushers to masters of stealth and camouflage, these creatures are at the top of their game. With adaptations perfected over millennia, their prey don’t stand a chance

  • S01E02 Predator Swarm

    • October 6, 2011
    • National Geographic Wild

    In the wilds of Africa, sometimes sheer numbers can decide who lives and dies. One African river is set to boiling with scales as crocodiles join forces to tear apart their prey.

  • S01E03 Lethal Weapons

    • October 13, 2011
    • National Geographic Wild

    Predators in the darkest depths of Africa wield deadly weapons, from potent venom that dissolves internal organs to razor sharp claws that can slice through thick hide.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Giant Killers

    • October 19, 2015
    • National Geographic Wild

    Long after the age of dinosaurs, giants still roam this planet. Engineered to withstand the test of time, these animals have supersized bodies, thick skin, sharp teeth and bad attitudes. This is the world of Africa’s giant killers. Hippos, elephants, buffalo and others battle it out to become Africa’s deadliest. If they’re not being targeted by gangs of lions, hyenas or other predators, then they’re fighting among themselves. Sometimes offense is their best defense, and there’s nothing more terrifying than watching an enormous peace-loving animal turn on the temper. There will be blood.

  • S02E02 Ganglands

    • October 21, 2015
    • National Geographic Wild

    There are two types of animals in the animal kingdom: the hunter and the hunted. Alone, it’s tough to survive in this world. In a team, the odds improve. For each gang, a territory. For each territory, a war. Prepare yourself for a journey into the world of Africa’s deadliest.

  • S02E03 Cat Attack

    • October 30, 2015
    • National Geographic Wild

    The big cats' size, camouflage and hunting strategies may vary but they're all deadly. Meet these fascinating, agile and dangerous creatures.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Assassins

    • June 5, 2016
    • National Geographic Wild

    Africa's Deadliest Assassins is a tantalizing exhibition of the continents top ten deadliest killers, from the microscopic to the massive all forged in the most challenging of environments. Discover the terminators that have fought their way to the top of the food chain by evolving the meanest, biggest and most lethal of weaponry. From the terrifying jaws of the great white to the hammer like foot of the secretary bird, prepare yourself to delve into the secret world of Africa's Deadliest Assassins.

  • S03E02 Invaders

    • June 12, 2016
    • National Geographic Wild

    Africa's Deadliest Invaders is a thrilling reveal of the continent's most lethal and fear-inspiring infiltrators. These specialized agents, armed to the teeth, have cunning strategies they deploy to dominate their every environment from the forests of Gabon to the Ethiopian highlands and even the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Peer through the eyes of an insider and unearth the terrifying secrets and surprising intelligence that each of these invaders keenly combine to become the meanest, biggest and most effective killers. From the strategic acumen of Chimpanzees to the ruthless brutality of spotted Hyenas and the streamlined teamwork of hunting Orcas prepare yourself to be immersed into the tantalizing world of Africa's Deadliest Invaders.

  • S03E03 Ambush Hunters

    • June 19, 2016
    • National Geographic Wild

    Africa's Deadliest Ambush Hunters is an awe-inspiring ride through a world of camouflage, patience, and precision. We follow these stealthy predators as they make use of their environments and special skill sets to avoid detection until the very last second. Lying in wait across the continent, from the lush Serengeti to the desert of Namibia, ambush predators are poised for action. Follow the lethal stone-fish as he waits for his prey, and the most venomous cobra in Africa as he sneaks into a weaver's nest. Prepare to be inspired by the leopard's quick-footedness and determination, and the crocodile's patient approach. A thrilling ride packed with sudden strikes from Africa's Deadliest Ambush Hunters.

Season 4

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Young Blood

    • February 26, 2017
    • National Geographic Wild

    In the wild Mother Nature shows no mercy especially to those born into an arena where it is kill or be killed. For predators and prey it is a fight for survival from their very first breath. In order to make it to adulthood, these babies have to learn and perfect their own cunning tactics to outwit and out manoeuvre the dangers they face. Whether you are a hunter or one of the hunted, in the cruel battleground of the Kalahari it is a game of strategy and skill to give each baby the best chance at life. From the imperious lion to the elusive leopard and the loyal wild dog the traits that define each species are lessons of survival passed down from parent to offspring. But they only get one chance to get it right; Predator or Prey, each day could be your last.

  • S04E01 Steal or Die

    • November 24, 2017
    • National Geographic Wild

    The African bush is thick with thieves. In Botswana's dark, criminal underworld, nothing and nobody is safe. Suspicion, injustice and terror rule supreme and crime does pay. Every animal must fight for what is rightfully - or wrongfully - theirs. Whatever the cost. In this land of cunning and mischief, when the going gets tough, even the most surprising characters are forced to turn to the dark side.

  • S04E02 Mob Rule

    • December 1, 2017
    • National Geographic Wild

    On the fierce battlegrounds of Botswana, being in a gang is everything. Strength comes in numbers, but victory only comes to those who play by gang rules. How to earn your place in the mob and how you fight to keep it is a matter of life - or death. And when Africa's greatest gangs collide, only those with real power, intelligence and teamwork will survive.

  • S04E03 Arms Race

    • December 8, 2017
    • National Geographic Wild

    In the African bush every animal, young and old, is in a fight for its life. In the grasslands of Botswana, this brutal arms race means the difference between death and glory. Each has their own tactics and weapons that will either protect or kill.

  • S04E04 Super Powers

    • April 6, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

  • S04E05 Search & Destroy

    • April 13, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

  • S04E06 Moving Targets

    • April 20, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

Season 5

  • S05E01 Lethal Strike

    • November 11, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Africa’s Deadliest: Snakes; where stealth and chemical warfare are the name of the game.

  • S05E02 Fangs That Kill

    • November 18, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Across Africa, predators have adapted some of the deadliest weaponry on Earth.

  • S05E03 Killers of the Deep

    • November 25, 2019
    • National Geographic Wild

    Having perfected their game thousands of years ago, sharks are the rulers of the seas.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Opportunists

    • December 15, 2020
    • National Geographic (UK)

    When it comes to sinking their teeth into an easy meal, Africa's predators must use all of their cunning and brazenness to bag a catch.

  • S06E02 River Rivals

    • November 22, 2020
    • National Geographic (UK)

    The rivers of Africa - long held in myth and legend for the life they bring and the monsters they hide.

  • S06E03 Ultimate Adversaries

    • November 29, 2020
    • National Geographic (UK)

    The African bushveld - a battleground where creatures must fight for their right to rule.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Swamps

    • November 10, 2021

    The vast wetlands of Africa are a refuge and lifeline to many animals, but these swamps hide dark and dangerous secrets.

  • S07E02 Oceans

    • November 30, 2021

    The extraordinary oceans of Africa are home to some of the planet’s most diverse and vibrantly populated marine environments.

  • S07E03 Small But Deadly

    • January 4, 2022

    Africa’s small but deadly. What these predators lack in size, they make up for in power, strength and tenacity.

Season 8

  • S08E01 Wild Jungles

    • September 8, 2022
    • National Geographic Wild

    Discover the mysterious and wild worlds that hide some of the continent's deadliest inhabitants. Welcome to Africa's jungles.

  • S08E02 Savannah Survivors

    • October 1, 2022
    • National Geographic Wild

    From high speed cheetah hunts in the Karoo to deadly river crossings in the Serengeti, watch as Africa's savannah residents fight to survive

  • S08E03 Desert Killers

    • October 19, 2022
    • National Geographic Wild

    The dunes and deserts of Africa are a land where only the toughest can survive. Through wits, brawn, and true killer talents, these are some of Africa’s deadliest.

  • S08E04 Deadly Waters

    • November 4, 2022
    • National Geographic Wild

    From terrifyingly powerful Nile crocodiles lying in wait to violent battles between hippo bulls, Africa’s waterholes set the stage for the continent’s greatest spectacles.

  • S08E05 Predator Paradise

    • November 14, 2022
    • National Geographic Wild

    Southern Africa’s Bushveld region is home to the icons of the African continent. It’s an untamed wilderness where ancient battles for survival play out on a grand scale.

  • S08E06 Wild Assassins

    • December 15, 2022
    • National Geographic Wild

    From the hunting techniques of the Ethiopian wolf to the highspeed aerial pursuits of the Verreaux’s Eagle, Africa’s assassins are perfectly adapted, specialist predators.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Bloodlines

    • November 25, 2016
    • National Geographic Wild

    Today, predators continue to do what they do best: hunt, fight and kill. But where do they begin? Africa’s rookie predators still have many lessons to learn.