About this season
The parched and barren landscape of the Arabian Peninsula offers a vivid backdrop for life in the harsh desert. Water is scarce and death due to the extreme heat is common, yet a natural world continues to flourish. Follow some of the desert's most iconic creatures and learn the unique ways in which they've adapted to the stark conditions around them.
Episodes (5)
1. When the Rain Comes
Aired 6 April 2017 • 48 min
For 3 months every year, a remote region on the south west coast undergoes an astonishing transformation into a lush, verdant oasis.
2. In Cold Blood
Aired 13 April 2017 • 48 min
Discover Arabia, a corner of the world where various species of reptiles rule.
3. Life and Death in the Dunes
Aired 20 April 2017 • 48 min
In the Arabian Desert, creatures must seize every opportunity to find food, shelter and water.
4. Wonders of the Wadi
Aired 27 April 2017 • 48 min
A wadi is a waterhole, a rare place in the desert where animals must come to drink.
5. Aerial Masters
Aired 8 May 2017 • 48 min
The Arabian Peninsula is the world's transit hub for 3 billion birds on migration to and from Europe, Africa and Asia.