In Zambia's remote Luangwa Valley there is one Nile crocodile so huge he reigns supreme as the undisputed king. Here, crocodiles thrive, and this ferocious, six-metre-long beast has his pick of the territory, the females and the food. However, this animal equivalent of the gangland boss is in for a rough ride when his turf is threatened by a younger, power-hungry up-and-comer.
Crocodile Ganglands follows this river monster's struggle for power and survival as he deals not only with this test of his authority, but also with the increasingly harsh surroundings as drought hits the region hard.
In this toughest of environments, few creatures and their offspring who dare to face the 'croc boss' escape with their lives. But, with a young contender looking to provide him with his biggest challenge yet, can the king croc hang on to his watery throne?
Tucked right next to the famous Kruger National Park is one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa - Mala Mala. Its home to a bounty of wildlife, including the Big Five. They're the most ferocious animals to hunt on foot. And the buffalo... is the most aggressive. And yet, all that ...
During the dry season in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, there isn't enough water. There isn't enough food. The fifty thousand elephants that live there need to migrate. We follow one gang of fifteen on their journey to the Chobe River in Botswana. Led by its matriarch, the gang is complete...
Spotted Hyena. Thief, coward, scavenger... That's the reputation that precedes them. It couldn't be further from the truth. Hyenas are opportunists. If they need to steal, they will. If caution is the better part of valor then they're cautious. And they're never going to say no to a free meal - e...