Island of the Monsoon

The Queen of Yala: Join young female leopard Asha as she fights for territory, finds a mate and becomes a mother in the shadowy forests of Yala National Park. (S5, ep 1) Also in UHD.

Journey to Minneriya National Park, where baby elephant Loka has just been born. Watch as he learns to suckle, swim and handle his trunk. (S5, ep 2)

Sri Lanka's lowlands are full of seemingly peaceful lakes, but don't be fooled, this is the mugger crocodile's realm - a predator that competes in the fierce heat. (S5, ep 3) Also in UHD

A manmade lake in Minneriya National Park supports Asia's largest concentration of elephants. Follow a young male who has reached a turning point towards adulthood. (S5, ep 4) Also in UHD

Monsoon storms sweep over the tropical island of Sri Lanka, beginning a journey through the many changing faces of the island's forests. Also in UHD.

Yala National Park is home to 215 species of bird, that must either raise their offspring there or find a new home before the monsoon storms begin. Also in UHD.