Animal Battlegrounds

The eternal conflict between predator and prey plays out on a series of diverse backdrops around the world; the changing nature of the environment can tip the odds in favor of either the hunter or the hunted.
Rivers
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How the depth, speed, turbulence and turbidity of rivers influence the outcome of battles between predators and prey.

Deserts
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A spider that rolls down dunes; hyenas take advantage of seals on a beach.

Seas
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Sardines herded by dolphins; coral reef fish trapped by predators; bubble-netting techniques of whales.

Air
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A peregrine falcon takes down a pigeon; a dragonfly works to outwit a hobby above a river in southern France.

Wetlands
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Wetlands create a landscape in constant flux, merging wildlife combatants.

Grassland
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Cheetahs and gazelles in the African savannah; termites and anteaters in South America's pampas; wolves and bison in the Canadian prairies; foxes and rabbits on Wiltshire's man-made grasslands.

Frozen Seas
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Visiting the Arctic and Antarctic where the constantly changing sea influences the battles fought; struggle of the polar bears as the ice melts.

Jungles
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The jungles of the world, one of the most complex habitats on earth.

Coast
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The effect of coastal weather and the tide on battles; killer whales catch sea lions by beaching themselves.

Light and Dark
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Light and dark are the two conditions that affect every battleground.

Tundra
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A vast area of treeless plains in the Arctic; golden eagles attack mountain hares; barnacle geese.

Cities
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The influence of people, traffic and lights in the outcome of battles between predators and prey.