Real Life Near Death Animal Attacks | Human Prey Part 1

Ocean Stories - The Fascinating World of Life Underwater | Ocean Documentary Part 1 - 00:00:00 Is there any truth in the legend that Sperm whales, the largest carnivores on earth, live in the depth of the Mediterranean? And what about the monk seals, one of the most endangered mammals on earth? Very little is known about the elusive seals that once populated most beaches from Greece to Spain. Part 2 - 00:50:06 The Ocean Sunfish or Mola is the biggest and one of the most weird bony fish in the Pacific as well as in the Mediterranean Sea, normally living in the unreachable deep sea. In Florida we meet the massive but gentle Manatees, and see how they live, and how they are endangered. Part 3 - 01:39:17 About 10 years ago Ute Margreff got to know the female solitary dolphin Mara -- it was the start of an unusual friendship. In the Pacific Northwest, Florian Graner found his private paradise close to Seattle, where he dives into a world inhabited by sea lions, giant octopuses and orca whales.

Life in the African savannah forces animals to improvise, resulting in some of the most complex co-living arrangements on Earth. From massive weaver bird nests weighing over a ton to underground burrow networks stretching meters deep, different species share space to survive harsh climates and relentless predators. Aardvarks spend their nights tearing through concrete-like soil, unintentionally constructing shelters for warthogs, porcupines, and bee-eater birds seeking safety. Meanwhile, tiny termites build thermal-regulated fortresses that attract squatters like dwarf mongooses, egg-eating snakes, and rock monitors. Every resident plays a role in keeping these animal skyscrapers standing. When an overbuilt nest collapses or an invading ant army breaks through a termite wall, these communities rebuild from scratch, proving that cooperation is the ultimate survival strategy in the wild.

The mighty Himalayas protect a massive sanctuary where the struggle for existence plays out every single day. Over a relentless twenty-four hour period, the wilderness forces every creature to fight for its place in the ecosystem. As dawn breaks, stealthy predators move through the tall grasslands targeting vulnerable young rhino calves, while wild dogs canvas the forest in massive packs searching for their next meal. Extreme heat pushes both hunter and prey toward shared water holes, forcing temporary truces alongside sudden, violent ambushes from hidden mugger crocodiles. From troops of monkeys getting high on fermented fruit in the canopy to lone tigers hunting in the dim dusk light, survival demands total adaptability. When night falls, an entirely new shift of nocturnal hunters emerges, proving that in this ancient landscape, luck determines who lives to see another sunrise.

Deep in Kenya's Masai Mara, a high-stakes struggle for survival unfolds along the banks of the Mara River. As hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras complete a grueling eight-hundred-kilometer migration, they face the ultimate obstacle: a river packed with massive Nile crocodiles. Armed with two-thousand-kilogram bite forces and millions of years of evolutionary engineering, these aquatic giants wait for the annual chaos to begin. From newborn crocodile hatchlings being transported inside their mother’s jaws to high-speed cheetah hunts across the open savannah, this documentary highlights the intense balance of power in East Africa. Watch as pride lions, massive elephant herds, and protective rhinos navigate the deadliest waters on earth, where a single misstep turns prey into a predator's feast.

Marty Stouffer is the narrator and producer of the Wild America series. This classic wildlife series features the beauty of wild animals that lift our spirits and leave us wanting to see more. He starts with animals in North America calling them "All American Animals". Marty claims that being in the right place at the right time is the only way to see the most amazing sights in the wild which come from a few simple steps. Not needing a lot of fancy equipment, understanding the animals, and patience. With this understanding, you'll be ready to see the most amazing wildlife in its natural environment. Wild America S1 E1

In this wildlife documentary series Steve Backshall, Miranda Krestovnikoff, Philippa Forrester, and Lindsey Chapman use low-light cameras to reveal what Britain's animals get up to after dark. Steve meets a fearsome nocturnal hunter - the barn owl. Miranda looks for the orphaned pine marten Polly in Scotland and Lindsey witnesses drama in a backyard between badgers and a young mum fox.