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Eugene Cussons uses his family's land to open a chimp sanctuary, where he performs hands-on rehabilitation, all the while travelling to various countries on rescue missions.

Stories of heroism and bravery as survivors of deadly animal attacks recount their tales. Dave Salmoni, host and large predator expert, introduces viewers to the survivors of these unique events as he helps them through the steps of their recovery process. In the series, Salmoni watches as every critical detail of the attacks is recreated, trying to get a deeper understanding of what triggered the animal's hostility and how the individuals survived. By the end of each heart-pounding episode, Salmoni and the survivors find out if it is possible to move on.

What makes a jet setting 'power-blonde' business executive from Queensland, Australia, ditch her sports car, friends and material processions to pursue a dangerous life in Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe - as self-appointed caretaker of the 'Presidential Herd' of elephants? Sharon Pincott, despite harassment, physical abuse and being accused of being a spy, has formed one of the most remarkable relationships between humans and wild elephants ever documented. She breaks all the rules of wildlife observation when she reaches out and touches Lady, one of the Presidential Herd's matriarchs. The dramatic, but inspiring, story of Lady and the 400-strong elephant herd unfold to reveal the emotions of these giants - joy, mourning, playfulness, jealousy and anger. But the herd is under threat. In desperation, Sharon seeks an audience with Robert Mugabe to convince him to reaffirm the 21-year-old Presidential Decree that protects this remarkable herd of wild elephants.

Dave Salmoni believes humans and lions can learn to live with each other as he's willing to risk his life to prove it. He walks on a chilling tightrope between life and death in his attempt to be accepted by the kings of the jungle.

Wildlife expert Dave Salmoni examines the wild, beautiful and unpredictable world of nature, from large apex predators to the world's tiniest warriors.

In Nigeria, there are a mysterious band of brothers, the hyena men, who use dangerous animals, snakes, hyenas and baboons as a marketing strategy to woo crowds of people in order to buy their medicine.

There is a village in Burkina Faso where man and beast live side by side in perfect harmony. Prosper Kabore is no ordinary man, he is the keeper of the sacred crocodiles of Bazoule, and it is up to him to make sure the legend continues.

Trapper Dairen Simpson canoes into the Amazon jungle for a date with destiny. His heart is set on catching Elvira, the young jaguar who beguiled him last time he worked here. She's now wearing a collar loaded with data that will help save her species. Dairen's conservationist employers badly want it back. But while he lays his traps and lures the jaguars in, the jungle develops a personality of its own. It has a killer grudge against Dairen. And will fight to keep its secrets. Will he ever see Elvira again?

Les ventures into the plains of northeastern South Africa. The scenario: hot-air balloon crash. The challenge: hike back to the support crew. The supplies: a machete, a knife, a bottle of water, some rope, a small first-aid kit, and the balloon itself. The dangers: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and the black mamba snake.

In Nigeria, there are a mysterious band of brothers, the hyena men, who use dangerous animals, snakes, hyenas and baboons as a marketing strategy to woo crowds of people in order to buy their medicine.

In Burkina Faso, the lakeside Bazoule village is world famous for its unique tradition. For many generations, the villagers have lived harmoniously with about 200 wild crocodiles. Crocodiles have remained the same for over 200 million years. They are feared and avoided by humans and animals alike. But the people of Bazoule revere the sacred crocodiles in the lake.

Dr. Craig O'Connell believes he has developed a system that allows sharks and humans to coexist, despite public anxiety and growing number of shark encounters.