Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
Episodes
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Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
S43 E10 - 54m 3s
Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
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Museum Alive with David Attenborough
S43 E9 - 52m 29s
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.
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Expedition Killer Whale
S43 E8 - 52m 51s
Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
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Outlanders | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E7 - 53m 33s
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.
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Landlords | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E6 - 53m 33s
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
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Attenborough’s Life Journey
S43 E5 - 53m 3s
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
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Lions of the Skeleton Coast
S43 E4 - 53m 33s
Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.
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San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 E3 - 53m 33s
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 53m 31s
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
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Silverback
S43 E1 - 53m 45s
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
Extras + Features
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Preview of Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation
S43 E12 - 30s
After the worst drought in years, hope looms on the horizon. The rains finally arrive, and the water brings relief and movement for all. However, the parched land cannot absorb the heavy rain, bringing fresh dangers and further testing the animal families’ survival skills.
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Preview of Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
S43 E11 - 30s
The dry season is developing into a severe drought that is more intense than anything Katavi National Park has witnessed before. The young animals attempt to understand their rapidly changing world while the experienced adults rely on their years of knowledge to survive.
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Hippo Mourning Caught on Camera
S43 E11 - 1m 32s
As a new day dawns on a changed hippo colony, the clan gathers around their fallen leader. It's hard not to interpret their behavior as mourning. While this type of procession has been observed with elephants, it is extremely rare amongst hippos.
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Alpha Hippo Vs. Two Intruders
S43 E11 - 2m 49s
An alpha hippo is challenged by two outside males. A coup by two hippo bulls is out of the ordinary, but this is no ordinary year, as a once-in-a-lifetime drought spurs unusual animal behavior.
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How Birds and Crocs Work Together to Trap Fish
S43 E10 - 3m 1s
A crocodile could easily devour a stork in a single snap of its jaws. Instead, these waterhole crocodiles form an unexpected alliance with the birds. Working together, they create a floating dam, trapping helpless catfish in their collaboration.
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Preview of Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Sanctuary
S43 E10 - 30s
Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
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Mass Crocodile Hatching
S43 E10 - 2m 43s
When a mother crocodile leaves her nest unattended, a Nile monitor takes the opportunity to steal her eggs. The mother returns to protect most of her eggs but the disturbance sets off a mass hatching.
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What the Dodo Bird Actually Looked Like
S43 E9 - 3m 4s
Sir David Attenborough comes face-to-face with the dodo, the first animal driven to extinction by humans in recorded history. In this extraordinary encounter, he reveals how this long-lost species has been misrepresented over time.
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Was Bigfoot Real?
S43 E9 - 3m 15s
Sir David Attenborough explores the scientific research behind the legend of a massive ape, known as "Bigfoot," the "Yeti," or the "Abominable Snowman." Drawing on fossil evidence, he unveils the astonishing scale of this elusive and seemingly mythical creature.
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Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough
S43 E9 - 30s
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.
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David Attenborough Befriends a Dinosaur
S43 E9 - 3m 11s
Sir David Attenborough befriends a lifelike diplodocus as its towering skeleton replica comes to life. During this encounter, surprising truths are revealed about this extinct dinosaur.
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What Is Wave Washing: How Killer Whales Hunt Seals
S43 E8 - 4m 14s
Killer whales rarely risk hunting leopard seals, Antarctica's second-top predator. But when reinforcements appear, this group of killer whales has a technique for capturing this aggressive predator: wave washing.
Schedule
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
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The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Saturday
Apr 5
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Saturday
Apr 12
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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