Surviving the Amazon

Surviving the Amazon

The Amazon is home to more than two million species across nine South American countries. How do they survive the volatile climate, hungry predators and changing seasons? Go deep into the jungle to see what life is like for creatures both fierce and friendly.

Documentary

Seasons

Jungle Killers

1. Jungle Killers

Air Date: 2018-10-03

A jaguar stalks the river, a snake makes a killer move and a stealth tarantula waits to strike. Nothing is safe when the Amazon's predators are on the prowl.

Jungle Love

2. Jungle Love

Air Date: 2018-10-10

Meet monkeys who like monogamy, a bird who rivals Casanova and a spider who'll risk his life for love. A look at how hard it is to find 'the one' in the jungle.

Life Among the Trees

3. Life Among the Trees

Air Date: 2018-10-17

Swing through the canopies of the Amazon's trees with a look at its 1,200 species and the creatures who call their leaves, branches and shadows home.

The Dry Season

4. The Dry Season

Air Date: 2018-10-24

Faced with little water and space, animals must learn new skills to survive the dry season. If they don't, they'll quickly become the vultures' next feast.

Jungle Juniors

5. Jungle Juniors

Air Date: 2018-10-31

Each year, more than 200,000 monkeys in Peru are trafficked illegally, and almost all are babies. Follow these little ones as they learn to survive alone.

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Rating

9.0/10

Release Date

2018-10-03

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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