Secret Creatures of the Swamps exploits our exclusive access to film in Jao, the heart of these dense waterways. Vegetation shifts from permanent swamps to dry land, creating varied habitats for wildlife. Here, predators hunt in the water, lechwe antelope pick their way through submerged grasses, and birds of prey dive on schooling barbel.
Across five distinct episodes, we weave together an immersive narrative of symbiosis, survival, and mystery—stories that will beguile and engage viewers—following everything from stealthy predators to elusive prey, from vibrant birdlife to secretive reptiles, offering an unfiltered, cinematic journey into one of the planet’s last great wetlands.
With each episode crafted to honor both scientific rigor and storytelling at heart, our series promises a close-up encounter with Delta’s untold wonders, brought to life with care, insight and awe.
Episodic Breakdown
Episode 1: Nile Crocodile, Water Monitor Lizard, Fishing Spider, Black Heron, Pike, Tilapia, Brown Water Snake, Spotted Genet, African Porcupine, Leopard Tortoise
Episode 2: Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Serval, Water Mongoose, Giant African Bull Frog, Spotted Genet, Pel's Fishing Owl, African Wild Cat
Episode 3: Lions, Lechwe, Cheetah, Aardvark, Banded Mongoose, African Rock Python, Green Mamba, Yellow Mongoose
Episode 4: Wild Dogs, Honey Badger, Sitatunga, Caracal, Herons, Egrets, Carmine Bee-Eaters, Fishing Parties, Giant Elephant Shrew, African Civet, Mozambican Spitting Cobra
Episode 5: Cape-Clawless Otter, Water Mongoose, Leopard Tortoise, Fish Eagle, Boomslang, White-Tailed Mongoose