Predators
2000 · BBC One · 30 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Natural Born Killers
Fri, 9 June, 5:30 am
The last programme highlights how predators develop the killer instinct - killer whales, chimps, heron.
About
Predators uncovers the crucial split-second decisions between predator and prey — the moments where life hangs in the balance. Through action replays, computer animation and on-board cameras, the hunter and the hunted are analysed from any angle. It reveals the strength, determination and tactics of the hunter and the skilful strategies of the hunted. It's not blood, guts and predictable results. It's the behind-the-scenes drama of a battle of wits that will determine success or failure: how to get a meal, or escape becoming one.
Episodes
- E01
The Ultimate Predators
Fri, 5 May· 30 minA natural history series that uses on-board miniture cameras, action replay and computer animation to reveal the strength and determination of predators. The first programme profiles the golden eagle, great white shark and Nile crocodile.
- E02
Nowhere to Hide
Fri, 12 May· 30 minThe second programme profiles scorpions, star-nosed moles, sand-swimmer snakes and hammerhead sharks.
- E03
Special Agents
Fri, 19 May· 30 minThe third programme focuses on weapons used to kill prey - octopus, torpedo ray, gannet, aye-aye.
- E04
The Skills to Survive
Fri, 26 May· 30 minThe fourth programme shows how skills and tactics come to the fore when predators compete to catch and eat a meal - polar bears, dog whelks, lions.
- E05
Mass Attack
Fri, 2 June· 30 minThe fifth programme highlights the power of numbers - giant hornets, starlings, humpback whales.
- E06
Natural Born Killers
Fri, 9 June· 30 minThe last programme highlights how predators develop the killer instinct - killer whales, chimps, heron.