National Geographic’s Hostile Planet reveals how wildlife battles extreme conditions, fierce predators, and a changing climate in Earth’s most diverse ecosystems.
The Hostile Planet episode “Jungles: Survival of the Fittest” showcases the incredible challenges faced by animals living in the world’s rainforests. From jaguars hunting in shrinking waterways to orangutans, gibbons, and countless other species competing for food and survival, the documentary highlights how unpredictable weather and climate change are making life even more difficult in these rich but unforgiving habitats.