Trials of the Wild

Episode 1

Falkland Island Invasion

22 mins

In spring, the Falklands become home to animals from all over the South Atlantic, which troubles its rare all-year-round inhabitants like the cara-cara.

Episode 2

Monarchs Amazing Journey

Wed, Aug 15, 2018 22 mins

The epic journey of monarch butterflies who migrate from Mexico to Canada and back again each year.

Episode 3

The Gauntlet

22 mins

Each year, one million wildebeests gather on Africa's Serengeti Plain to give birth, which attracts numerous predators.

Episode 4

Deadly Gamblers

22 mins

Animals often take the hard way to get what they want, and there are good reasons for that.

Episode 5

Night of the Christmas Crab

22 mins

Each year, the land-bound red crabs of the Christmas Island enter the ocean to give birth.

Episode 6

Fatal Attractions

22 mins

Many animals are willing to go to extreme lengths to get the chance to breed.

Episode 7

Army of the Ants

22 mins

A half a million strong army of ants from a single ant colony preys upon the forests of Costa Rica.

Episode 8

Elephants on the Edge

22 mins

The edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali is home to a unique society of rare desert elephants who struggle for survival in such harsh conditions, but also share a form of tribal culture.

Episode 9

Kings of the Canopy

The canopy of the Borneo rainforest is home to a number of animals who can go throughout their entire lives without ever having to climb down to the ground once.

Episode 10

Natural Born Fighters

22 mins

Many animal species leave their babies to fend for themselves.