National Geographic travels to the heart of Africa to reveal up-close encounters and intimate stories of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo in the wild in this collection of specials. Programs include Super Cat, Game of Lions, Battle for the Elephants, The Rhino War, and Africa: Wilds of Madagascar.

Captures never-before-seen footage of lions, leopards, jaguars, and cheetahs fighting to survive and thrive in their native habitats.

Dive into the depths of the oceans around the world to experience close-up encounters with these gentle giants of the sea as scientists work to save these mysterious and captivating creatures.

Through eyewitness video, historical archives, and cutting edge CGI, National Geographic provides a comprehensive, yet intimate look at the most significant natural disasters of all time. A team of world experts reveal the pivotal moments that turned the top ten from natural phenomenon into human catastrophe and explain why these disasters became genuine game-changers.

"Was Abraham Lincoln dying of cancer when he was killed? National Geographic is on the front lines as scientists attempt to solve a genetic mystery - using a piece of fabric stained with the president's blood to run DNA analysis. The final year of Lincoln's life seemed to age him a decade, and he had lost an alarming amount of weight. Even today, his strange body shape, unusual height and long limbs have led to speculation that he harbored some hidden...

Alan Rabinowitz is a renowned Wildlife Conservation Society biologist who pursues the elusive jaguar, and races against time to create safe havens for these feared and respected predators while battling his own illness.

"To many people, viruses are simply agents for disease, but they may possess far greater power than originally thought. Some experts now believe that viruses helped give rise to the first complex cells, played a role in the diversification of life, changed how our young are born, drove evolution, and perhaps gave us emotions. One expert even suggests that an ancient virus could have entered our genes and rewired us for monogamy. National Geographic...

The story of Rescue Ink, a New York City area animal rescue organization made up of motorcycle-riding tough guys on a crusade to save helpless, abandoned, and abused animals. Eight tattooed tough guys formed their rescue organization. Some have tough, violent and turbulent pasts, complete with run-ins with the law, but all are seeking redemption in their mission to save animals from human abuse.

Traces anthropological research in human evolution, beginning with discoveries in Africa of australopithecine bones, the Leakeys' discoveries in the African Rift Valley and Olduai Gorge, Johanson's work in Hadar, Ethiopia. Includes discussion of dating techniques such as laser dating, and the search for a common ancestor.an. Gives a history of anthropological research, beginning with discoveries in Africa of australopithecine bones, the Leakeys'...

Gold's appeal and value span time and cultures, but there is a little-known secret to the story of gold. Most of the gold mined throughout history remains in circulation today, even the gold closest to your heart may have dark origins. From the Amazon jungle to the markets of Dubai, National Geographic examines the underbelly of the modern gold trade with a treasure hunter and an illegal miner to expose its volatile history.