Africa is the mother continent the core from which all the other continents were torn away 270 million years ago. Since then, three factors have had profound consequences on its wildlife.
This mighty block of land has stayed in much the same place, it stands alone and it straddles the equator. Its also been protected from crippling ice ages and destructive invasions as well as nurtured by gentle changes in climate and geology.
As a result, animals and plants have flourished here more successfully than on any other continent. This is Africa rich, diverse and fascinating and the heart of the world. Time is the key to our series.

Predators uncovers the crucial split-second decisions between predator and prey — the moments where life hangs in the balance. Through action replays, computer animation and on-board cameras, the hunter and the hunted are analysed from any angle. It reveals the strength, determination and tactics of the hunter and the skilful strategies of the hunted. It’s not blood, guts and predictable results. It’s the behind-the-scenes drama of a battle of wits that will determine success or failure: how to get a meal, or escape becoming one.

Predators uncovers the crucial split-second decisions between predator and prey — the moments where life hangs in the balance. Through action replays, computer animation and on-board cameras, the hunter and the hunted are analysed from any angle. It reveals the strength, determination and tactics of the hunter and the skilful strategies of the hunted. It’s not blood, guts and predictable results. It’s the behind-the-scenes drama of a battle of wits that will determine success or failure: how to get a meal, or escape becoming one.

Predators uncovers the crucial split-second decisions between predator and prey — the moments where life hangs in the balance. Through action replays, computer animation and on-board cameras, the hunter and the hunted are analysed from any angle. It reveals the strength, determination and tactics of the hunter and the skilful strategies of the hunted. It’s not blood, guts and predictable results. It’s the behind-the-scenes drama of a battle of wits that will determine success or failure: how to get a meal, or escape becoming one.

Predators uncovers the crucial split-second decisions between predator and prey — the moments where life hangs in the balance. Through action replays, computer animation and on-board cameras, the hunter and the hunted are analysed from any angle. It reveals the strength, determination and tactics of the hunter and the skilful strategies of the hunted. It’s not blood, guts and predictable results. It’s the behind-the-scenes drama of a battle of wits that will determine success or failure: how to get a meal, or escape becoming one.