Dive deep into the world of group predation with a look at twelve different species that use teamwork, strategy and communication to hunt more effectively than they otherwise would be able to alone.
Sitting high atop the food chain, these are the killers that even predators fear: the apex predators. These spectacular creatures have won the carnivore's lottery and are used to getting their way.
From claws and teeth to chemical warfare and sonic power, predators have evolved specific weapons that make them efficient killing machines. These species show what it takes to survive and thrive.
These fantastic creatures take everyday abilities to the extreme. Some have powers far removed from the usual. In the battle of life and death, these predators have the advantage of a wild card.
In just about every animal struggle, there's a winner and a loser. The stakes are often life or death. The motives for combat are varied, but they usually boil down to this: food, territory or sex.
When this poisonous monarch comes out to hunt, the whole forest steers clear. That is, until a rat snake blunders into its path ... and gets swallowed alive!
Wrangling snakes is more art than science, and the stakes are high. Get ready to go hand-to-scale and face-to-fang with cold-blooded killers.
A look at the jaws, poison and powers of the nightmarish creatures lurking in the world's seas.
Some you see and some you don't, but they all have eight legs and bulging eyeballs. This is a nightmare of the arachnid kind.
In the animal kingdom, females are tough, feisty and fearless. But these lady-killers don't just get by on their good looks; they use their paws, claws and jaws to ensure survival for themselves and their offspring. From the fierce protectiveness of a mama grizzly bear, to the cunning teamwork employed by lady lions this hour of WORLD'S DEADLIEST is dedicated to the KILLER BITCHES. http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/episodes/lady-killers/
Golden sands; warm, crystal-clear water; palm trees … it sounds like heaven, but paradise can have a dark side. Living in the world's most idyllic places is no holiday for many animals — this is fiercely contested real estate, and the hunting grounds of some truly terrifying and deadly creatures. The world's most exotic destinations can be a Predator Paradise.
In the animal kingdom, covert assassins evolved. Lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce at lighting speeds, they search for their next meals. They fight for survival, battling foes. They are animal ninjas and possess the skills to kill: speed, stealth, agility, patience and weapons. In the next hour, the world's deadliest animals will use their jaw-dropping talents to fight to live another day. From stealthy cats to patient seals, giant centipedes to kick-boxing kangaroos, these animals will amaze us on World's Deadliest: Animal Ninja Warriors.
This episode introduces viewers to the deadly world of the most feudal families, almighty monarchs, territorial clans and awesome armies of the animal kingdom. Holding the crown for the largest land carnivore in the world, polar bears feast like kings, eating all the seals they can. Male giraffes go head to head in epic neck-jousting battles over females. Sand tiger sharks wage wars in utero. Wildebeest warriors get the upper hand — and hoof — in one of the greatest wildlife migrations on earth. Watch how these creatures and other species duke it out in World's Deadliest: Game of Thrones.
In science fiction, lethal morphing "Transformers" may be a figment of the imagination, but here on Earth, beware: transformers are for real! Whether it's to hunt or protect itself against predators, these animals are spine-chilling killing machines ready to mutate in surprising and amazing ways. From color changing to shape shifting, getting fierce, turning up the heat, fooling their prey or simply letting it fly, these animals do anything it takes to survive on World's Deadliest: Transformers.
Some baby predators must learn hunting from their parents, while others are deadly from the day they are born. And some deceive their prey or manipulate their brains. In a world where only the strong survive, these babies come out swinging.
This episode welcomes viewers to the deadly world of the most armed and dangerous gangsters, assassins and con artists of the animal kingdom. A gang of flesh-eating fish take down a river rat; a Bengal tiger shows just how to get the job done—alone; a red-back spider lures, then eats, her date; a femme fatale like no other, mama brown bear goes head-to-head with another bear to protect her young; and a pack of killer whales demonstrate how they live up to their name. Watch and discover how these animals and more earned their spots on World Deadliest: Nature's Most Wanted.
The disputed borders between land and water come in many different forms — beaches, riverbanks, swamps and frozen ice. Each is home to its own dramas and conflicts, as aquatic and terrestrial creatures meet and engage in combat. Predators learn to hunt in different situations, and prey must watch for attacks from every direction.
Seemingly helpless prey fight back against turning into lunch—and the underdog sometimes wins.
This episode introduces viewers to the deadly world of the most feudal families, almighty monarchs, territorial clans and awesome armies of the animal kingdom. Holding the crown for the largest land carnivore in the world, polar bears feast like kings, eating all the seals they can. Male giraffes go head to head in epic neck-jousting battles over females. Sand tiger sharks wage wars in utero. Wildebeest warriors get the upper hand — and hoof — in one of the greatest wildlife migrations on earth. Watch how these creatures and other species duke it out in World's Deadliest: Game of Thrones.
In science fiction, lethal morphing "Transformers" may be a figment of the imagination, but here on Earth, beware: transformers are for real! Whether it's to hunt or protect itself against predators, these animals are spine-chilling killing machines ready to mutate in surprising and amazing ways. From color changing to shape shifting, getting fierce, turning up the heat, fooling their prey or simply letting it fly, these animals do anything it takes to survive on World's Deadliest: Transformers.
The worst ways to die in the animal kingdom.
From coastal reef assassins to goliaths of the deep, hunters rule the high seas.
In the wilds of Africa, it is never clear who is a friend and who is a foe.
Discover the unique ways in which some species take down their opponents using special hunting and defense skills, such as bite force and venomous fangs.
Tiny terrors prove that sometimes deadly killers come in small packages.
Driven by their need to feed, sharks use sheer force, technique and genetics to achieve their ultimate goal.
Predators with a mean set of jaws take a bite out of the competition.
From South America to Africa and Asia, cut-throat predators wait for their next meal.
Dangerous animals in the northern territories leave nowhere to hide.
A special episode of the worst ways to die in the animal kingdom.
Killers of the high seas include coastal reef assassins to goliaths of the deep.
Discover the unique ways in which some species take down their opponents using special hunting and defense skills, such as bite force, and venomous fangs.
The animal kingdom is full of cute little critters…but these tiny terrors are the stuff of nightmares!
The sharks of the deep blue prove why the title of "killer" is one they will never escape.
