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A school of small mackerel called “Akule” gather in the tens of thousands to form a tight bait ball in order to protect themselves from predators, most notoriously the sharks of Hawaii. But sometimes increasing their profile only attracts more lethal attention.

  Penguins are fascinating creatures, not just because of their physical characteristics. They’re amazing at creating mental maps, recognizing each other’s calls, and hunting in a coordinated way. Penguins might not be the smartest animal on our list, but they’re pretty incredible in their own ...

No ordinary leopard dares to stalk baboons in broad daylight. Mother leopard Olimba proves her ability as a skilled hunter as she stalks a troop of baboons.

Young leopard Makumbi grows up under the tutelage of his mother Olimba. When he is a year old, he becomes a successful hunter with a penchant for birds.

Olimba faces the challenging task of raising newborn cubs, which is a constant battle to hunt successfully, to defend her prime territory and to protect her cubs against enemies. One day, Olimba discovers a nomadic male leopard near her cubs, and without hesitation, she attacks ...

  Clever, sly, and sneaky are words you might use to describe foxes but are they smart? Find out in the latest episode of Animal IQ from NATURE and PBS Digital Studios. Hosts Trace Dominguez and Dr. Natalia Borrego talk to David and Amy Bassett ...

Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more.

Follow the story of a leopard mother as she raises her cubs near the Luangwa River, facing a constant battle to hunt successfully, defend her territory and protect her cubs against enemies.

  The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine interaction but is there a downside to this all human-focused adaptation? Hosts Natalia ...