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Secret Life of Predators

2013

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EP1 Wet Sep 20, 2013

The oceans of our planet are ruthless battlefields that constantly test even the deadliest carnivores. Dive beneath the icy waves of Alaska's Aleutian Islands to witness a hunting technique rarely, if ever, documented amongst killer whales. Orcas spend only moments feeding on a gray whale calf before dragging the carcass to the sea floor in order to store the meat for leaner times. Remarkably, small cameras mounted on the dead whale capture the entire process.
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EP2 Stealth Jan 01, 2013

Whether searching for prey in the tropical canopy or stalking a meal over a spongy moss carpet, forest predators rely on “stealth-like” skills to survive. Natural instincts kick in right from birth, and in one never-before-seen case, even before birth. For the first time captured on camera, watch glass frog embryos hatch early to escape a little-known but lethal wasp, while their father fiercely defends the babies with his martial arts moves.
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EP3 Naked Jan 01, 2013

There are still places on Earth where fields of grass stretch as far as the eye can see. In order to survive in these open spaces, predators must hide in plain sight. On the vast plains of the African savanna, banded mongooses rely on strength in numbers in order to succeed in a land of giants. Cheetahs and secretary birds must conquer extreme heat and elusive prey, risking their lives to feed their offspring. Mongolian wolves hunt for scarce food on the steppe.
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EP4 Exposed Jan 01, 2013

When water meets land, landscapes clash and predators such as dolphins, lions, monitor lizards and baboons must master skills to hunt in both habitats. In the East African rift, where mountains and a dry lakeshore confine predators to a narrow strip of land, witness remarkable altruism among lions and see firsthand how ferocious a group of seemingly playful olive baboons can be.
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8.3| 0h30m| TV-PG| en
Synopsis

When you’ve clawed your way to the top of the food chain, you have to fight to stay there. Experience this harsh reality through the eyes of the determined predators that rely on skill, instinct and evolution to survive. But while they may be masters of their domains, that doesn’t mean things always go their way—and with young mouths to feed, the pressure is on. Three years in the making, the 4-part Secret Life of Predators reveals the hidden, unknown world of predators living in the oceans, forests, open spaces, and on the edge.

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Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
whitesalamander I was so spell bound by the action, images and musical score that I watched all four episodes twice. I tried to imagine the hundreds of hours the film crew spent on locations above and below ground and water to capture the enthralling footage in such colour and flowing action. The mix of extreme close ups, zooming and panning shots of sunsets, sunrises, prey and predators in their natural environment keeps the action moving and the mind fascinated. This is truly moving visual art at its best. Maybe there is some way to improve this four part series but I have no idea how, unless done in 3D with IMAX. The dialogue is concise, simple and matches the visual very well. The music is modern and current and pulls the viewer/listening in for a total sensory experience. If I were teaching biology in grade school, junior or senior high school I'd be showing this series for sure. I plan on sharing this with my family soon. I want the producers to know of my appreciation for the time, expense and creative energy it took to pull this four part series together. This is a major contribution to the increasing body of work of animal biologist, scientists and movie makers.