Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan
An exhilarating travel-adventure series that follows actor and wildlife enthusiast, Dominic Monaghan, as he explores the remote corners of the globe in search of some the most badass animals in the world. In each episode of the eight part series, Dominic takes the viewer along on an intimate journey as he backpacks through the rainforests of Ecuador, the caves of Venezuela, the arid deserts of Namibia and many more exotic locales - to get up close and personal with some of the most dangerous and elusive creatures known to man. Along the way, he'll encounter vibrant locals, quirky experts and a host of creatures that inhabit the strange and wonderfully wild places on our planet.
- Metascore74
- 2012-2016
- 3 seasons
- BBC America
- Documentary
An exhilarating travel-adventure series that follows actor and wildlife enthusiast, Dominic Monaghan, as he explores the remote corners of the globe in search of some the most badass animals in the world. In each episode of the eight part series, Dominic takes the viewer along on an intimate journey as he backpacks through the rainforests of Ecuador, the caves of Venezuela, the arid deserts of Namibia and many more exotic locales - to get up close and personal with some of the most dangerous and elusive creatures known to man. Along the way, he'll encounter vibrant locals, quirky experts and a host of creatures that inhabit the strange and wonderfully wild places on our planet.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Belize: Fer-de-Lance
Wed, Jan 27, 2016 42 mins
Dominic Monahagan is in Belize on a mission to find the deadliest snake in Latin America, the venomous pit viper "Fer-de-Lance".
Episode 2
Florida: Sharks
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan dives into the Florida Keys in search of some of the largest and deadliest sharks. Along the way, he learns the local sport of alligator wrestling and finds a dangerous rattlesnake while driving an airboat.
Episode 3
Madagascar: Aye-Aye Lemur
42 mins
As Dominic Monaghan searches for the most famous and feared lemur of Madagascar, he crosses a harrowing stone forest called the Big Tsingy, runs into the smallest and largest chameleons on earth and gets bitten by a rare snake.
Episode 4
Mozambique: Whale Shark
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan is hot on the trail of the largest fish on the planet - the 42-ton whale shark! Along the way, he enters a local boat race and partakes in an annual fishing celebration.
Episode 5
South Africa: White Lions of Timbavati
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan is in South Africa searching for the rarest big cat on the planet: the White Lions of Timbavati. Along the way he chases an impala with a pair of cheetah brothers and secures the blessing of a local tribe.
Episode 6
Sri Lanka: Indian Cobra
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan is in Sri Lanka pursuing the dangerous Indian cobra. On his journey he visits a tea plantation, tries the challenging and uncomfortable task of stilt fishing and climbs the ancient city of Sigiriya Rock.
Episode 7
Philippines: Flying Lizard
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan is on the hunt for the flying lizard in the Philippines. He runs into a psychic who predicts his future, crosses the lush "chocolate hills" and explores eerie mangroves where he discovers a slimy, local delicacy.
Episode 8
Peru: Electric Eel
42 mins
Dom explores the Peruvian Amazon by boat, looking for one of its most dangerous creatures - the electric eel.
Episode 9
Peru: Lake Titicaca Water Frog
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan climbs the Peruvian Andes to find the Lake Titicaca frog. As he makes this arduous ascent, Dom encounters a condor with a 10-foot wingspan and discovers a community that lives on a floating island made of straw.
Episode 10
Brazil: Giant Ant Eater
This time Dom is trekking in Brazil seeking the bizarre giant anteater.
Episode 11
Bolivia: Andean Bear
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan pursues the largest land animal in South America - the Andean bear. He encounters a flamingo lake on the edge of a volcano and takes a quick detour where he finds himself in a wrestling match with female fighters.
Episode 12
Palau: Coconut Crab
42 mins
Dominic Monaghan heads to Palau in search of the giant coconut crab, which can literally crack coconuts. He also dives into a lake teeming with millions of jellyfish and enters a cove where a species older than dinosaurs live.
Episode 13
Indonesia Orangutan
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 42 mins
Dom travels across Indonesia to the island of Sumatra where he helps a team of researchers rescue a wild orangutan.