Description
A completely new way of looking at the animal kingdom with adventurer, survivalist, and zoology nut Max Djenohan. Max is on a mission. To unlock and mimic the survival skills of some of the most charismatic animals on Earth.
Survival of the Beast
Where to watch Survival of the Beast
- Free On Demand on Animal Planet
Season 1
6. Leopard
Air Date 05/08/2025
Over the course of evolution, the leopard has adapted to the hot climate and developed a number of survival techniques.
5. Sloth Bear
Air Date 05/08/2025
Looking inside the secret world of the fearless, often misunderstood sloth bear; travelling to Sri Lanka and discovering how this fierce, shaggy animal fights off leopards and other deadly rivals, all while trying to secure enough protein to survive.
4. Chimpanzee
Air Date 05/08/2025
Tracking chimpanzees through the Rwandan forest with Max, who tries to convince these powerful monkeys that he's a friend, not a foe; key tips on jungle dining and witnessing complex family dynamics, including grooming and socializing.
3. Orangutan
Air Date 05/08/2025
In Borneo, Max discovers the art of nest making with the jungle's master builder: the orangutan; he escapes the insect-filled floor of the rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate's natural engineering prowess.
2. Saltwater Crocodile
Air Date 05/08/2025
Navigate a mangrove forest in Borneo with the saltwater crocodile, which is perfectly suited to life among the watery roots; discover how this reptile uses the environment to regulate its temperature and why its patience makes it a good hunter.
1. Desert-Adaped Elephant
Air Date 05/03/2025
Trek across the Namibian desert with the bush elephant and learn how it keeps its cool in a place with little food or shade; discover how this giant consumes specific plants, digs wells and hikes endless dunes in a quest to find precious water.