Imagine coming face to face with the most dangerous snakes in North America
You would not want to find yourself face to face with any of the animals in this episode of Wild Assassins.
To master the art of disguise, is for many, an impossible feat.
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Out of sight, but never out of mind.
Masters of the sky! These airborne assassins come in all shapes and sizes.
Going one on one with a single predator is a riotous battle. But to face a whole pack of predators?
In the wake of Covid-19, it's now more apparent than ever the impact disease can have on our world.
Sprawling across the globe are tropical rainforests - a humid, vibrant and colorful biome that is home to some of the deadliest animals on the planet. From the sleek and mysterious Jaguar, who stalks on branches high above. The Poison Dart Frog - small but deadly, it lurks ready to strike on the leafy undergrowth of the rainforest. The Green Anancadoa - one of the heaviest and largest snakes on the planet, it becomes one with its surroundings. Meanwhile, the Piranha idles in the waters and streams of the rainforest, waiting to attack with its twenty razor-sharp teeth. These are the WILD ASSASSINS of the Tropical Rainforest
Crossing continents, seven temperate forests cover planet Earth - changing color throughout the seasons, they are a beautiful, seasonal biome. These sprawling terrains of grass, mountains and trees are home to some of the deadliest animals on the planet. From one of the largest and most dangerous creatures on earth - the Kodiak Bear. To the heaviest of the deer species, highly dangerous in mating season, the two meter tall Moose. Throughout this biome packs of wolves roam, ferocious and deadly. While creeping through the undergrowth, lives a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of many - the Tarantula. These are the WILD ASSASSINS of the Temperate Rainforest.
Making up a third of the globe’s land area, this arid biome is home to earth’s most feared and deadly creatures - the Desert. Hidden in plain sight, the Viper, a snake that can strike with super speed, delivering a deadly bite. The Coyote, howling in the night, they are masters of the hunt. Only found in Iran, the Asiatic Cheetah is a deadly predator, with unparalleled speed, stealth and cunning. While the Monitor Lizard uses its paralyzing venom to kill prey; it is one of the most intelligent reptiles on earth. These are the WILD ASSASSINS of the Desert.
This biome has some of the harshest conditions on the planet, with baltic winters and chilly summers; the Tundra is home to some of the earth’s perfectly adapted, deadliest creatures. In the icy depths of the frozen oceans, Leopard Seals lie in wait, ready to pounce on unsuspecting prey. On land, stalks a pack of creatures that merge seamlessly into their white surroundings - Arctic Wolves. Flying high, soars an Ice Owl, armed with the deadliest of talons and the sharpest of beaks. Dominating this biome is the Polar Bear, the largest land predator on Earth, and one of nature’s deadliest weapons. These are the WILD ASSASSINS of the Tundra.
Nowhere is safe in this biome, home to the most wild cats on the planet, it boasts a deadly array of dangerous creatures - the Savanna. At home in the savannas and grasslands, this highly venomous snake is sleek, sly and cunning - the Black Mamba. High above, the fastest bird on the planet soars, able to strike with laser guided lethal efficiency - the Peregrine Falcon. A feral canine roams the savanna, hunting in packs; they are organized and persistent killers - the African Wild Dog. Kings and Queens of the Savanna, these cats are fearsome foes - the Lion. These are the WILD ASSASSINS of the Savanna.
Making up 71% of planet earth, this biome dominates the world. From shallow, warm water to cold, lightless depths - the Ocean. With much life left to be discovered, oceans are home to some of the world’s deadliest creatures. Silent and assuming, Sea Urchins litter the sea floor, armed with a lethal sting. A large, predatory fish swims through the water, the Barracuda. Floating peacefully through the sea, the Portuguese Man O’ War - a jellyfish armed with a devastating sting. Hunting in pods, these mammals are highly intelligent, with a fear inducing nickname - Killer Whales. These are the WILD ASSASSINS of the Ocean.