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A filmmaker determines to document the story of a conservationist who is struggling to save wild leopards in Africa from extinction.

Abandoned by her mother, a young lion cub is discovered by a John "JV" Varty and delivered to wildlife writer Gillian Van Houten to raise. This is the fascinating story, of Shingalana: the little hunter's life from infancy to adulthood.

A documentary that follows two of Africa's greatest predators -- the cheetah, who is the fastest sprinter in the world, and the leopard, a master stalker. Both mothers are followed through the cycle of seasons as they raise their cubs and teach them to hunt and fend for themselves. The cubs watch and try to mimic their mothers. When they reach independence, they join in the hunt and the cycle of life begins again.

Examines the spotted hyaena (Crocuta Crocuta). It looks at the social life and hunting ways of this super predator and explains why they have often been so wrongly perceived.

In the heart of Kruger National Park, seven elusive creatures silently navigate the challenges of survival. Over a single day, viewers witness the African wildcat, serval, aardvark, pangolin, genet, civet, and porcupine in their natural habitat amidst Thornybush Game Reserve, alongside formidable lion prides and cunning leopards. Survival hinges on acute senses. The aardvark detects buried danger, the serval relies on keen hearing, while smell guides the pangolin and genet. Camouflage conceals them from predators, but when evasion fails, they employ speed, agility, and cunning to outmaneuver danger. For those cornered, defense is paramount. The pangolin's armor and porcupine's quills offer protection. As darkness falls, the animals reveal nocturnal tactics, utilizing the cover of night to evade predators. This film offers an intimate portrayal of Africa's smaller creatures, highlighting their resilience and adaptability in a delicate balance of predator and prey, revealing the enduring struggle for survival in the wild.

A sequel to "The silent hunter", this video examines the threatened habitats and the three great predators: the jaguar, the leopard and the cheetah, of the great South American jungle, the Masai Mara grasslands of Kenya and the bushland of South Africa.

Powerful. Deadly. Elusive. Manana is a wild leopard. She could kill a man with ease. Yet besides her sits JV, unarmed and unharmed no bars, no cage. She gently brushes past him, almost touching. Today she will allow him to join her as a hunter, a privilege rarely bestowed on fellow leopards, let alone a human. John Varty, wildlife cameraman, has a unique friendship with this wild cat and has gained access to the mysterious world of one of nature's most enigmatic animals.

It captures some of the most extraordinary scenes ever seen on film of these predators hunting and killing. This award-winning programme, filmed at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa and Kenya's Masai Mara, features the "big five" super predators: lion, hyena, wild dog, leopard and cheetah. The film includes a place for a man to work in closer partnership with nature for our mutual benefit and survival.

Cameraman John Varty spent five years making this documentary about Africa's elusive, silent hunter, the leopard. Included is footage of leopards mating at night, raising a litter of cubs, interacting with hyenas and going for the kill.

We take an exclusive peek into the mysterious lives of the most secretive animals of the African Bushveld. For the first time ever, we take an exclusive peek into the mysterious lives of the most secretive animals of the African Bushveld. We will expose the behaviors of these animals seldom, if ever, seen before as we delve into the shadowy existence of animals rarely seen, let alone captured on television. We will investigate seven enigmatic creatures - the serval, aardvark, pangolin, genet, African wildcat, civet and porcupine - as they furtively go about their top-secret activities. Each story will introduce us to one of these animals, and give us a privileged glimpse into their extremely private lives and their particular adaptations for life in the dangerous wilderness, where they battle against tremendous odds. We witness how each one cunningly outwits the super-predators in its own special way, with extra-sharp senses and other strategies for survival.

For generations lions have ruled over the Londolozi region of Mpumalanga but one brotherhood reigns supreme: a coalition of two brothers descendent from a long dynasty. To get to the top they have hunted, fought and won many battles. This show follows this Brotherhood as they conquer prides, kill rivals and continue their bloodline guaranteeing their genes are firmly entrenched in future generations to come.

The complex dynamics between predator and prey are carefully examined through the use of modern technology. Prey are constantly finding new ways to avoid being eaten by predators it is thus crucial for the predators survival that he too finds mechanisms to outsmart his prey- it's an ever-evolving world on the African Savannah. This show examines this evolutionary process - are predators today fitter, faster and stronger than their predecessors? What gives one animal the edge over another? And how much of the animals behaviour is instinctive and how much is learnt? It's a fine balance out on the Savannah grasslands- a world that demands the very best from predator and prey.

Documentary about the trials and tribulations of rearing Jamu, an orphaned leopard cub in the Luangwa Valley. Jamu was orphaned at two weeks old after her mother was killed in a snare. Under the care of John Varty and his team, Jamu survived severe dehydration and slowly began to explore her world.

The Rivers of Africa shape the lives of those who call their banks home- in the African wilderness there can be no life without water. The continents rivers are the focal point of the dramas of the bushveld- the same river that gives life also harbours death. For the many creatures that live along Africa's rivers - the need to quench their thirst is an essential part of their lives- but rivers such as the Mara in Kenya are a barrier for animals where death comes in many guises- but each animal has their own way of navigating these treacherous waters.

JV and Gillian are given the task of reintroducing three magnificent cheetahs- two of which are the rare King Cheetah- back into their natural surroundings. JV and Gillian document and share their story as they follow the lives of the three cub's journey from cub to adulthood in the Tswalu reserve. We follow all the trials and tribulations as the young cubs navigate their new world and learn to survive in their desert home. Filled with hope and heartbreak it's a gripping tale in which we witness the extraordinary return of the Kings.

The grasslands of Africa are a banquet spread for feline predators. Explore the hunting and nurturing habits of lions, leopards, and cheetahs of the African savannah, as well as the overlooked grasses that lay the foundation for the amazing array of wildlife flourishing among its leaves.

Thirst overcomes the hordes of Wildebeest and Zebra moving through Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve on their spectacular annual migration. With the cycle of the seasons comes the dry months, the water of the marsh receded. Now the residents of the marsh face a time of hardship, food will be scarce, until the next rains fall.

Lions, leopard, cheetah, hyaena, wild dog and crocodile - extraordinary scenes of super predators hunting. The Super Predators was filmed over three years at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa and on Kenya's Masai Mara. It captures some of the most extraordinary scenes ever seen on film of these super predators hunting and killing. Dramatic slow-motion action replays allow the viewer the opportunity of observing all the subtleties of these magnificent hunters in action. The film includes a plea for the world's most notorious predator, man, to work in closer partnership with nature for our mutual benefit and survival.

For millions of years, the annual migration in the Masai Mara has survived everything that the natural world has thrown at it. Wildebeest, Zebra and countless other species set off on this journey of enormous proportions to reach the greener grasses thousands of miles away. But the treacherous journey is filled with hardship and the ever-present threat of being ambushed by hungry predators. Crossing the Mara River will be one of the mega herds biggest challenges with crocodiles and lions alike eagerly awaiting at the infamous paradise crossing. It's a bloodbath like no other and only the lucky will make it to the greener pastures on the other side.

For millions of years, herbivores and carnivores have competed in the race of evolution. Over time, they developed more and more specialised features, survival techniques and superior sensory abilities. They can see, smell and hear what we cannot, way beyond natural human experience. Telescopic vision. Advanced radar. Instant, wireless communications. Animal e-mail. Graphically illustrated in 3D, and filmed by the world's top wildlife cinematographers, Sense and Scentability explores the animal evolution and the phenomenal world of animal's super-senses. Dramatic footage of the hunters and the hunted, and their advanced mechanisms of defence and attack, in Africa's great wilderness areas.

A captivating look at a pack of wild dogs, from the birth of a litter to growing up, hunting, playing and interacting amongst themselves. The tribulations and trophies from encounters with predators and prey in the African bush. A specialized Collar Camera placed on one of the pack sisters uncovers the dogs' personal world and their intricate society. Births, hunts and tragedies - the Collar Camera reveals the dogs' most intimate moments at close quarters, but above all it exposes how wild dogs bite back. Witness the exceptional privilege of being at the birth of a wild dog litter, one of the most important events of their lives. Testimony to their highly developed social system - one of the strongest and deepest bonds in the African natural world. The pack now has more mouths to feed and will hunt soon. Unlike other predators, they run it down, lowering their ears, charging, dispersing, each dog hunting for itself. However, the whole pack regroup to gorge and back at the den regurgitate a share of their meal to feed the growing pups. More than half of the pups may not reach adulthood, but, of those that will, one could become the future leader of the pack. The pack is a formidable force collectively seeing off leopards, lions and enemy number one - hyenas. While hunting, they leave the den vulnerable with only one adult on guard but once the pups are old enough to join the hunt, their chances of survival are greatly improved. An enthralling view of a wild dog pack in a struggle for survival - functioning as a perfect whole... a successful unit.

John Varty, Gillian van Houten and Elmon Mhlongo track the secret life of a Leopard called Lula. They diaries the birth of her cubs, her triumphant hunts and her interactions with other lethal predators. At Londolozi Game Reserve they experience a close interrelationship with the animals and this is the window which allows them into the secret life of the magnificent Leopard Lula.