72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America

Season 1

Latin America. A vast region containing a vast array of ecosystems, from the steaming rainforests of the Amazon, to the peaks of the Andes and the deserts of the Baja peninsula. Within these environments live some of the world's most fascinating and dangerous animals. From the enigmatic jaguar to the prehistoric Orinoco crocodile, this series counts down 72 of Latin America's most dangerous animals.

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12 Episodes

Jungle Jeopardy
E1
Jungle JeopardyThe rainforests of Latin America stretch from southern Mexico to the Amazonian Basin and are home to some of the most amazing and dangerous animals in the world. From the jaguar, a cat with the strongest bite force of any big cat, to the comical but surprisingly intelligent and ferocious capuchin monkey and the venomous fer de lance snake, enter the jungle at your own risk.
Deathly Bite
E2
Deathly BiteOrcas possess awesome speed, power and intelligence, but the rattlesnake, black widow spider and even the mosquito challenge them in dangerousness.
The Freaks
E3
The FreaksDespite dwindling numbers, the Humboldt squid's beak is deadly, but the Brazilian wandering spider's fangs and venom are ruthlessly efficient.
Killer or Saviours
E4
Killer or SavioursCreatures such as the tarantula and the Gila monster are nightmares of myth and legend -- but also a surprising treasure trove for medical science.
Pack Hunters
E5
Pack HuntersThe oceanic whitetip shark is infamous for attacking shipwreck survivors. On land, packs of feral dogs are becoming a serious threat to human life.
One Hit Wonders
E6
One Hit WondersThe boa constrictor crushes the life out of its victims and the bullet ant's sting is painful, but the assassin caterpillar lives up to its name.
Stop! Danger Ahead
E7
Stop! Danger AheadA friendly-looking but deadly seal prowls the frigid waters off the tip of South America. The recluse spider's sting is painful, then rots away flesh.
Best Left Alone
E8
Best Left AloneThe murky rivers of the tropics contain a shocking surprise: the electric eel. The cute capybara and the furry llama can be surprisingly treacherous.
Are They For Real?
E9
Are They For Real?The elephant seal's crushing head-butt is a killer skill, but the bites of both the Amazonian giant centipede and the vampire bat are horrifying.
Stealth Hunters
E10
Stealth HuntersThe Brazilian yellow scorpion is one of the species' most venomous, but a tiny, parasite-bearing snail has a much bigger and more devastating effect.
Killers: Myth or Reality
E11
Killers: Myth or RealityThe dive-bombing harpy eagle feeds on monkeys and wild pigs, while the maned wolf is more the victim of bad PR than actual threat.
The Final Countdown
E12
The Final CountdownThe top 11 "fearsome finalists" from previous episodes, including bugs, bats, spiders and snakes, battle it out for the No. 1 spot.