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Season 1

  • S01E01 Queen of Yala

    • May 31, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    The shadowy forests of Yala National Park are the perfect hideout for secretive leopards. It’s time for one young female, Asha, to strike out alone. Join her as she fights for her own territory, finds a mate, and becomes a mother.

  • S01E02 Loka The Baby Elephant

    • June 7, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Every year, the biggest elephant congregation in Asia occurs in Minneriya National Park. Here in this sacred place, baby Loka is born. Watch as he learns to suckle, swim and handle his trunk among the mêlée of giants that make up his family.

  • S01E03 Lake Hunters

    • June 14, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Sri Lanka’s lowlands are dotted with thousands of seemingly peaceful lakes, but don’t be fooled, this is the realm of the mugger crocodile. Muggers are hunters from day one. Watch as these supreme predators compete with each other in the fierce heat.

  • S01E04 Web of Life

    • June 21, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    A manmade lake in Minneriya National Park supports the largest concentration of elephants in Asia. Follow a young male who has reached a turning point toward adulthood. In the rainforest, jungles teem with a variety of bizarre species of insects.

  • S01E05 From Cloud to Coast

    • June 28, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Monsoons sweep into Sri Lanka’s mountainous heartland, beginning a journey through the island’s forests. Follow along from cloud forest to rainforest, mangrove to ocean’s edge. On this island the water cycle is creating special habitats for wildlife.

  • S01E06 Life on the Wing

    • July 5, 2018
    • National Geographic Wild

    Yala Park is an avian Eden, home to 215 bird species. Join them as they work to raise their young and find homes before the rains arrive. Discover a myriad of winged beauties from massive sea eagles to ornate flycatchers and tiny fantails.