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On Nat Geo Wild, Sunday nights has something for everyone in the family, offering an adventure of a lifetime every week! Viewers will travel to the four corners of the earth and back, experiencing wildlife in its natural habitat from locations around the world that are sure to bring “wow” moments to every home. Full of awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife, these specials feature the best, most innovative wildlife storytelling from some of the greatest filmmakers in the world. Sundays are one night of the week we guarantee you and your family’s jaws will drop.
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- Raccoon: Backyard BanditA1
Raccoon: Backyard BanditRaccoons that live in cities and towns are much more successful than their country cousins. In fact, they’re thriving with us. Their knack for mischief has earned them a reputation, but there’s way more to raccoons than just trashcan thievery. They are smart, adaptable and equipped with an array of incredible senses that allow them to maximize every opportunity humans provide. From using our sewer systems as underground highways, to infiltrating our chimneys and attics for den sites, they have become the ultimate urban operators. Take a look into a year in the life of the furry masked bandits that not only live in your neighborhood, but know it better than you do. - Super SquirrelA2
Super SquirrelThe furry denizens of any American backyard often go unnoticed, but their feats of agility, intelligence and imagination deserve a closer look. Tree squirrels are quite common in suburban backyards. Not only do squirrels survive and cohabitate with humans, but they appear to thrive in our shared spaces. Witness the mental and physical attributes that make it all possible. Squirrels cache and hoard food to prepare for hard times but any time away from the safety of the canopy is spent negotiating natural and manmade dangers — often in competition with rival squirrels. We analyze each skill and discover how everyday rodents morph to become Super Squirrels. - The Secret Life of Mr. FoxA3
The Secret Life of Mr. FoxVilified as vermin by some and admired for its pluckiness by others, the fox ignites passions like few other predators. Join us as we investigate how we interact with foxes in our everyday world. We’ll look at whether England’s cities are being overrun by foxes, and highlight some of the stranger fox encounters, like the man who has fallen in love with his pet fox, and one woman’s audacious house guest. We’ll also follow foxes fitted with GPS collars and chart their clandestine forays into the night. Find out how they interact with humans and whether they’re able to survive such close human contact. - Palau: Pacific ParadiseA4
Palau: Pacific ParadiseHidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies a secret Eden where ancient species still thrive in dazzling abundance. Far to the east of India and Indonesia, Palau sits alone at the edge of the vast Pacific, an archipelago of more than 200 islands. Along its shoulders flourish some of the richest coral reefs left on earth. Here, a vast array of underwater creatures, including nudibranchs, cone snails, cuttlefish and the banded sea snake seek shelter from the open water. - BumblebeesA5
BumblebeesBumblebees: the chubby, fuzzy cousins of the bee species. These amusing harbingers of spring are much friendlier than their relatives — the wasps — and are the most social members of their species. Join us as we take a closer look at their behavior, understand their biology, experience their unique abilities and marvel at their survival techniques. Compared with honeybees, these social insects have been poorly researched, although they’re at home in temperate regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere and South America. A few tropical species form colonies that last several years, but elsewhere only the summer’s new queens survive into the next spring. So the colonies remain small — typically about 50 to 500 individuals — and there is no need to store honey for hibernation, a fact that has kept honey-loving gourmets like us away from their often underground nests. - Secret GardenA6
Secret GardenSince the dawn of time, the garden has epitomized paradise. Not surprisingly, we call paradise the Garden of Eden. And yet, gardens are fashioned and designed by the hand of man. With the help of nature, we create a world of beguiling scents and colors … but many of the creatures living in our gardens go unnoticed. They carry out their lives in private, hidden from our eyes in a secret little world right under out feet. From the shy and elusive to the colorful and flamboyant, our gardens are just a little piece of paradise. - Battlefield PatagoniaA7
Battlefield PatagoniaWelcome to the end of the earth. Patagonia has stood relatively undisturbed for years. Living in this harsh landscape are some of the most astonishing creatures, like the guanaco, elephant seal, rhea, penguin and armadillo, who have learned to survive despite the endless, punishing winds. With snowy mountain peaks, icy glaciers and petrified forests, Patagonia is a mystical land of extremes where only nature's toughest endure. - The HimalayasA8
The HimalayasThe Himalayas stretch 1,500 miles across Asia, a formidable wall of rock and snow with peaks 5 miles high. Beginning in Pakistan in winter, and journeying from west to east through the seasons, this film reveals the Himalayas’ wild side, from mountaineering monkeys to primitive hot springs snakes, high-altitude spiders to predatory golden eagles, as well as billions of people who rely on the Himalayas for monsoon rains and fertile soil. - The Amazing Spider HouseA9
The Amazing Spider HouseDo you ever wonder what spiders are up to in your home? In an ambitious experiment that could be straight out of a horror film, a team of spider breeders and experts are taking us on a tour through a house that has been filled with hundreds of spiders to reveal the extraordinary secret lives of these fascinating creatures. We tend to despise and fear these eight-legged critters even though they rid our houses of flies and other disease- carrying pests, but now we’re revealing a hidden world of drama, bloodshed and exquisite beauty. You’ll never look at spiders in quite the same way again. - A Whale's TaleA11
A Whale's TaleSheltered by an ancient land mass that was forged by volcanoes, the nutrient-rich waters around the Canary Islands attract a huge variety of life. A small pod of short-finned pilot whales have journeyed a long way from the southern waters to rest in this unique ecosystem, and they will call these waters home for the next few months. But the ecosystem’s current inhabitants will have to adapt to these new neighbors, who have earned themselves the nickname the “cheetahs of the deep” for their ability to dive to depths of hundreds of feet at high speed. - Beneath the OkavangoA13
Beneath the OkavangoFew human beings will ever see the world that hides below the surface of the Okavango Delta. Fearsome crocodiles and dangerous hippos guard these waters, and only the bravest dare venture below. We’re taking a risk and revealing an underwater wilderness that abounds with life and diversity. We’ll follow the journey of an epic winter flood as it courses down the delta and transforms this underwater world. - Dingo DynastyA14
Dingo DynastyAustralia: an isolated island continent unlike anywhere else in the world and home to one of the most controversial predators on the planet — the dingo. Join dingo expert Dr. Brad Purcell of the University of Western Sydney, who has spent the past eight years studying dingo packs in the Blue Mountains, as he follows a pack of these wild dogs and reveals how they raise their young, hunt their prey and survive in the Australian landscape. - The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the FlamingosA15
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the FlamingosDiscover one of nature’s last great mysteries in The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos, a miraculous story of love, courage and survival. In a place like no other on the planet, the dramatic and desolate Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, witness a spectacle unlike anything you’ve seen before: a million crimson-winged flamingos arrive to continue the circle of life. Focusing on the adventures of a single chick and set against a backdrop of never-before-filmed landscapes, the film is a visually stunning journey into the life and struggles of the mysterious and inspiring flamingo. - Shadow of the EagleA17
Shadow of the EagleThe largest rain forest in the world still holds many secrets. The harpy eagle is the world's biggest bird of prey, capable of hunting and killing monkeys. But the biggest vegetation consumers in the forest are leaf-cutter ants — they harvest the green wealth of the forest. The rivers become flooded every year, sneaking their borders deep into the forest. Piraracu, a strange primordial monster fish, hunts among the trees. Another fish uniquely lays its eggs on the leaves above the flooded forest. As the water retreats, smaller fish play out life-or-death scenes in the shrinking lakes and lagoons. They have even found ways of escaping tiny puddles and returning to the river. The Amazon still has the power to surprise. - Cobra MafiaA19
Cobra MafiaA snake family rules reptilian streets with impressive firepower and a fearsome reputation. Equipped with an array of deadly weapons and a bad attitude, the cobra family instills fear and chaos throughout the wilds of Africa and Asia. But who brings what to the table? The Godfather rules the Asian beat, Romeo runs operations along the waterways of Africa, the Capo and the Sniper do all the dirty work and the Faker is the out-of-town cousin with a growing reputation. - Real Angry BirdsA20
Real Angry BirdsThe world is full of angry birds. Some lock talons over food while others wrestle for mates. For birds, anger and aggression are key to survival. Every day is a battle, and being angry can be the difference between life and death. This is no game. And these are the challenges that face the real angry birds. - The EaglesA21
The EaglesEagles are dramatic predators that have inspired myths and legends for millennia. Though at the top of their food chain, they battle for survival and work tirelessly to raise their young. Powerful. Diverse. Agile. This is an epic story of conquest for one individual. But what does it take to become a ruler of the skies? - Dolphin CoastA22
Dolphin CoastBrazil’s coast stretches almost 5,000 miles and spans from the cool temperate waters of the south to the majestic mouth of the Amazon, from the equator and beyond, with a large number of remote islands off the coast. Creatures of all types and sizes call this coast home. From spinner dolphins to venomous snakes, explore the coast’s most exotic residents. - Feast of the Giant AnteaterA23
Feast of the Giant AnteaterThe grassland that covers the central region of Brazil is one of that country’s least-known habitats, and is home to some of the most extraordinary animals on earth. The maned wolf is a long-legged and strange predator — it sometimes feeds on fruit while at other times it hunts insects and rodents. The giant anteater is the most charmingly ridiculous animal on earth — it feeds on termites using a hugely long tongue. Termites build dramatic mounds that dot the landscape. Capuchin monkeys live on the cliffs that overlook the scrub and grassland. Discover Brazil’s beautiful and surprising secrets. - Clever MonkeysA24
Clever MonkeysWhere does human consciousness come from? The answer could be found within the complex social structures of monkeys. Monkeys have vivid imaginations, good memories and the ability to learn. They can communicate, and their complex social web is both sophisticated and multicultural. Studies are revealing that they share some of the characteristics and traits that are common within our human societies. It becomes apparent that the core of human behavior can be found within even the simplest monkey. Language, love, guilt, envy, generosity and anger are all present in this fascinating story of cunning, expertise and resourcefulness. - Kangaroo KingA28
Kangaroo KingThe scorching interior of the world’s oldest continent is home to the toughest kangaroo on the planet, the mighty Red. You won’t want to miss extremely rare footage of a red kangaroo birth and specialized in-pouch cameras that capture an intimate portrait of Red’s development. We are also introduced to the kangaroo’s formidable neighbors through close encounters with wedge-tailed eagles, dingoes, venomous snakes and giant monitor lizards. This is a story of survival against the odds and what it takes to endure drought, heat wave and bushfire. - Alpine UnderworldA29
Alpine UnderworldThe Alps’ lofty mountain world is a holiday destination from January to December, but there is an unknown side to the picturesque vacation spot. Using the latest technology, our cameras summit lofty peaks and dive into ice-cold lakes to reveal zones of life and death. We’re talking real-world Life Below Zero here. The lakes’ abyss includes ghostly shipwrecks complete with ghastly residents, medieval trees felled by too much snow and fascinating sea life. High up on the mountaintops we meet the animals that breathe this rare air including lynx, the poisonous asp viper and the stone eagle. This alpine tour brings an entirely new perspective to one of Europe’s most fascinating landscapes. - River FoxA30
River FoxArab emirs called it the Great River; today it is called the Guadalquivir and it flows for 400 miles from the Carzola mountain range in Spain to the Atlantic Ocean. Together with a lone fox, we embark on the ultimate reality road trip along the banks of the Guadalquivir, from the snow-covered summits to the seashore, enjoying the greatest biodiversity in Europe. The fox’s goal is safer ground, and on his way he meets a motley crew of animals including an Iberian lynx, golden eagle, spider crab, dragonflies and sturgeon. This spectacular variety of landscapes and fauna is a must-see. - Elephant QueenA31
Elephant QueenIt's March - late summer in the Kalahari desert. Decision time for the old matriarchs of the herd. This summer, the rains just haven't materialized, and the nutritious desert is drying early. If you're an elephant you need a lot of water, so you have to plan ahead' The older members know that they have to move to survive. - Boteti: The Savage RiverA32
Boteti: The Savage RiverTwenty years of drought has turned the Boteti River into Botswana dust. The animals that live here endure hardship to stay alive and must adapt their behavior to survive. Herds of zebra fight over water, crocodiles dig tunnels to stay cool and elephants practice water conservation. Now for the first time in 30 years, rain has fallen, sending a stream of water through the riverbed. After years of extreme drought, the Boteti has returned in all its glory, transforming the landscape and bringing dramatic changes to the resident animals. It’s like when the contestants on “Survivor” get a food reward — buckle up for a wild ride. - Behind Russia's Frozen CurtainA33
Behind Russia's Frozen CurtainExplore the stark landscape, frigid sea and wild animals in Franz Josef Land, one of the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth. National Geographic Pristine Seas Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala leads a group of scientists and adventurers on the first international scientific expedition to Franz Josef Land. His team will work with some of Russia’s most formidable biologists, geomorphologists and ornithologists to see how climate change is affecting this untouched world. - Land of 10,000 GrizzliesA34
Land of 10,000 GrizzliesRussia’s Far East is a wild and isolated realm that was closed to outsiders by the Soviet military for most of the past hundred years, but wildlife was left to flourish. Compelled by the instinct to reproduce, millions of salmon journey to Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula every summer, drawing some 10,000 grizzly bears to its shores. Journey with us to this harsh and beautiful terrain to find Northern fur seals, the artic fox and Steller’s sea eagle. - Little KillersA35
Little KillersThe world is full of predators, but not all are big and showy. Lurking in the shadows, the little killers can be just as deadly. They often go unnoticed, but with cunning tactics and unmatched skills, they are the true masters of the hunt. Thanks to the tricks of their trades, they have conquered every corner of the globe. In meerkat clans, it’s all about family bonds. Raccoon dogs, on the other hand, go solo. And for fishing owls, it’s about relying on your partner to help with the hunt. With their specialized tactics, all of these tiny hunters are lethal predators. We tend to have a natural respect for big predators — but pound for pound, it’s the little killers that really pack a punch! - OceansA42
OceansJourney into the depths of a wonderland filled with mystery, beauty and power in Disneynature's feature film Oceans, narrated by Pierce Brosnan. Witness a spectacular story about remarkable creatures under the sea. It’s an unprecedented look at the lives of these elusive deepwater creatures through their own eyes. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking invites viewers to migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark and race with dolphins at play. - River Jaws: Monster CatfishA44
River Jaws: Monster CatfishBeneath the peaceful surface of Europe’s waterways lies a hidden danger. A colossal aquatic creature lurks in the murky depths. Over the past 50 years, it has colonized most of Europe’s rivers — even the most polluted. This intruder has become the largest freshwater predator in Europe … and it even hunts on land. So which fish species is capable of coming out of the water to catch birds? The answer may surprise you: the catfish. This cannibal fish regulates its own population. Only the largest and most voracious survive. - Rise of the Cats: Big Cat DynastiesA49
Rise of the Cats: Big Cat DynastiesBy 8 million years ago, the cat family had conquered Asia and Africa, but next, it would venture in a new world: the Americas. Here, they would evolve thick coats to withstand the snowy poles and long limbs to access the jungle canopies. In order to conquer the plains, one cat would go on to become the fastest land animal on the planet. - Rise fo the Cats: Cat PlanetA50
Rise fo the Cats: Cat PlanetEight million years ago, cats ventured into the Americas for the first time. To conquer this vast new super continent, they split into three new dynasties â€" one conquering the snow, one the jungles and one the plains. Patrick begins his American adventure in the tangled jungles of Central America, where he meets the OCELOT dynasty - Revenge of the LionessA51
Revenge of the LionessEvery year in Tanzania, the dry season hits the Ruaha Reserve hard. To survive, animal populations come down from the high plateaus to reach the Ruaha River, where a pride of lionesses wait patiently, poised for combat. Watch the drama unfold as the lionesses face off with herds of buffalo and elephants in epic battles to defend their territory. - Mind of a GiantA71
Mind of a GiantMind Of A Giant gets to the heart of what it is like to be a modern elephant surviving in a world of poachers, new human settlements and other dangers, as revealed by revolutionary new research. Together with the top elephant scientists in the world, we learn that elephants are smarter than we ever knew before. - Killers of the KalahariA77
Killers of the KalahariFrom the savanna to the desert, the heart of South Africa is home to everything from successful hunters and extremely odd animals. Due to the short, intense rainy season the vast semi deserts and dry savannas of South Africa’s interior become a perfect setting for one of the most colorful natural spectacles on the planet. - Born to RuleA80
Born to RuleFor the first time, our cameras capture unique footage of tiger cubs just a few days old as they tumble from a den and are returned, gently cradled in their mother’s huge, deadly jaws. As they grow into engaging, playful young cubs, many of the other jungle creatures are revealed. At this vulnerable young age they are prey for almost anything. Their mother must protect her precious charges, against the odds. We witness, up close, the split-second reactions that give her the edge in the jungle, as she instantly transforms from tender mother to ferocious super-predator, driving off the enemy. - Lethal LessonsA81
Lethal LessonsElephants carrying Trunkcam, Tuskcam and other spy cameras tell the story of four cubs growing up in the Indian Jungle.The cubs are now half grown and very playful. They are learning the hunting and fighting skills they’ll need as adults. Play-fighting erupts between them – it looks nasty, but their claws are never drawn. These bouts of boxing, caught on ele-cams, create an extraordinary spectacle. - Heirs to the ThroneA82
Heirs to the ThroneThe cubs are now a year and a half and learning to be kings and queens of the jungle. Play is becoming increasingly aggressive as they edge towards independence. But the biggest challenge is learning to hunt for themselves – and their mother soon loses patience with her overgrown family and their hapless attempts at hunting. One cub turns underwater cameraman when he discovers log-cam on the edge of a lake. Another tries tightrope walking across a flimsy branch. They’re even starting to consider the elephants as possible playmates – especially as an elephant’s tail to a tiger is like a piece of string to a kitten. - The Black DragonA83
The Black DragonThe Amur is the longest border river in human history: Over a stretch of two thousand kilometres, it separates two superpowers, Russia and China. In China, the meandering Amur is called the Black Dragon. Ferries cross between the only two cities along the Amur's middle course, Blagoveshensk and Heihe, but not a single bridge links the countries. The border land along the Amur and some of its tributaries offer sanctuary to wildlife, and it's also the border situation that has, so far, kept the Amur free of hydro-electric dams. - Into the ShadowlandsA84
Into the ShadowlandsThe Amur is not just a river -- it's a sprawling network of thousands of tributaries, wetlands and lakes, a river system of continental scale, all funneled into a single gigantic channel spilling one million olympic pools of water, sediment and nutrients into the Pacific Ocean, day after day. The Amur thus nurtures one of the earth's richest seas. It's the massive clouds drifting back inland from the Pacific that have kept the Amur River's myriad tributaries flowing for millions of years. And it is from here, the Amur's estuary on the wild and rugged coast of Russia's Far East, that we set out on an epic upstream journey. - Gangster JackalsA85
Gangster JackalsThreatened by the guns of Southern Africa’s farmers, some black-backed jackals have found a new shelter in a restricted and arid area: Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. Here, they adapt to a new lifestyle. They are learning to catch new coastal prey, and how to collaborate to catch bigger ones such as the fur seals. This requires cooperative hunting - a behavior rarely seen amongst these canids – and therefore social and communication skills. Some jackals succeed, other become scavengers, or die. - Wildest Wonders: Cracking the CodeA87
Wildest Wonders: Cracking the CodeSome of the most important scientific discoveries have come from evolutionary adaptations that already existed in nature. While we still have much to learn, a new kind of science is coming to life, one which is adopting nature’s most ingenious designs. - River in the SkyA88
River in the SkyBrazil has a river that is bigger than the Amazon. However, this river isn’t where you would normally expect. To find it, you’ll need to look up to the water-laden clouds that flow into the heart of Brazil. There is so much water in the clouds that they act like a river flowing overhead. - Italy's Wild AlpsA89
Italy's Wild AlpsUntamed wilderness around distinctive rocks touched by the golden glimmer of sunset: this gorgeous view could only be of the Dolomites. Pale, glowing perpendicular walls reflect a sense of mystery, of fantasy, even of fear. It’s a place for myths and fairy tales, and there’s no shortage of them here. - The Baboon KingA92
The Baboon KingFollow the story of a young male baboon, Wahou, as he journeys through the highlands of South Africa to find a troop who will accept him after he was exiled from his own. Born without rank, Wahou leaving his birthplace is a chance for him to write his own destiny, to forge a new identity and to maybe one day become the Alpha male of his own troop. - Jane Goodall: Saving ParadiseA97
Jane Goodall: Saving ParadiseThree islands off the coast of Tanzania are benefitting from huge efforts made by remarkable people. The three diverse projects focus on turtle hatching, coral protection and educating the next generation. Featuring the wisdom of one of the natural world's leading conservationist campaigners, Jane Goodall, Saving Paradise Islands shines an enlightening spotlight on practical marine conservation.