S2013 E1 • A New Age of Exploration: National Geographic at 125

For well over a century the National Geographic Society has been synonymous with pioneering expeditions, groundbreaking discoveries and breathtaking imagery of world cultures and exotic locations. In celebration of the iconic yellow border's 125th anniversary, National Geographic Channel pays tribute to the hotshots, the mavericks and the best in their field who have devoted their lives to exploring the world around us and the groundbreaking discoveries that are making a difference.

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 2013

S2013 E2 • Sloth Bears

"The Jungle Book" made India's sloth bear famous, serving as inspiration for the character Baloo. But little is actually known about this mostly nocturnal species. For three years, scientists filmed these elusive creatures day and night, focusing on an adolescent fittingly named Baloo. After two years under his mother's care, he must now venture out on his own. Remote-controlled cameras offer insight into the sloth bear's life, and even capture a behavior never before filmed.

Première diffusion : 13 janvier 2013

S2013 E3 • Croc Invasion

Saltwater crocodiles are spotlighted on Australia's Crab Island.

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2013

S2013 E4 • Monster Croc Hunt

A giant crocodile terrorizes a small Filipino community.

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2013

S2013 E5 • Sharks of Lost Island

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Enric Sala journeys to the Pitcairn islands to document life in the sea and on land with hopes of turning this ocean environment into a protected marine reserve. Sala is hoping that the same isolation that has kept Pitcairn's inhabitants so removed from the rest of the world may also have protected the population beneath the waves. This is exploration at its most extreme and isolated.

Première diffusion : 10 mars 2013

S2013 E6 • Killer Whale vs Shark

This is the ultimate showdown of the sea - the killer whale and the great white shark. Killer whales are the world's biggest dolphin: 32 feet long and up to six tons heavy. They spend several years at their mother's side, learning how to hunt some of the smallest, and biggest, animals in the sea. They’ll develop into a predator so fierce with the speed, strength and sophisticated hunting skills to attack the legendary great white shark, the largest predatory fish on Earth. This is a clash of the titans – but who will win?

Première diffusion : 16 mai 2013

S2013 E7 • Man-Eater of the Congo

It was an accident that rocked the kayaking world: A massive Nile crocodile attacked renowned kayaker Hendri Coetzee, while American kayakers Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic watched helplessly. Now, the two survivors return to the scene of the tragedy, hoping to track down and capture the deadly predator. Joining forces with a team of crocodile experts, including Australian croc wrangler Matt Wright, they battle high water and erratic weather as they search for signs of crocs.

S2013 E8 • Africa's Blood River

In the most brutal migration on the planet, ride shotgun with ZuluEcho545 and FoxtrotOne, a zebra mother and her son. They run the gauntlet through crocodile infested rivers and lion offensives, culminating in the world’s ultimate ambush: the Mara River – where the biggest crocodiles in Africa are on the attack.