Watch Lords of the Animals

2012
1 Season

In Lords of the Animals, cameras follow men and women as they work to train, keep, and catch wild animals that they use for several purposes. This series focuses on exotic, not often seen, and popular animals from all over the world. Each episode focuses on the animal's story, the keeper that is training the animal, and looks at the culture and world in which both live.

All of the animals featured are trained to perform specific tasks, with most being used for manual labor or entertainment purposes. Viewers are made aware of all the circumstances around each animal and the person that keeps them, in a way that bridges the human and animal world together.

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Seasons

13. The Prince of Slooghis

October 13, 2012

The Slooghi is the most revered breed of dog in Morocco. For 5,000 years, it has inspired the tales of man. This is one of those tales.

12. The Legend of the Otter Man

October 13, 2012

Meet Bao, Lam, and their otter, Lutra. They are the last example of an age-old tradition of man and otter fishing together in harmony. Poachers look to threaten this harmony, so it is up to Bao and Lam to find Lutra a peaceful home.

11. Gaston and the Truffle Hunters

October 13, 2012

In Southern France, Gaston takes his pig Kiki out to find rare black truffles, but Kiki has an agenda of his own.

10. The Pelican of Ramzan, the Red

October 13, 2012

Manchar Lake, Pakistan is where you can find a unique culture of bird people. They are able to catch and tame the elusive wild pelicans, which are not only a tool for fishing but also a representation of status.

9. The Llamero and the Boy With the White Llama

October 13, 2012

This Llamero, or Llama herder, understands his Llamas. Unfortunately, he was given a son whom he does not understand, and who does not always understand him.

8. The Gatherers from the Sky

October 13, 2012

Bobo the monkey is trained to fetch coconuts from the high palms. Boran, her trainer, works hard to train Bobo so that she can be sold for a good price, but will Boran's bond to her be stronger than the need for coin?

7. The Tsaatan, the Reindeer Riders

October 13, 2012

In the mountains of Mongolia lives a nomadic people. Their family is a herd of reindeer, their bond is symbiotic. Neither can live in these harsh conditions without the other.

6. Zongman and the Cormorant's Egg

October 13, 2012

Cormorant fishing is as old as China itself. With the help of his flock and best bird, Mao, Zongman the fisherman is able to bring in about 100 pounds of fish per day.

5. The Mountain Sculptors

October 13, 2012

In the mountains of China, villages come together with the help of Yaks to carve out the land into beautiful rice terraces. See one of these undertakings from beginning to end.

4. The Father of Camels

October 13, 2012

In the Thar Desert, a nomans land between India and Pakistan, there lives three brothers. They each have their strengths and duties in their camel herding business, but only one brother is named the Father of Camels.

3. Lord of the Eagles

October 13, 2012

Discover the ancient tradition of eagle falconry in the skies and hills of Kazakhstan. No words are necessary to show the rite of passage as a proud father shows his son this timeless practice.

2. The Monkey Player

October 13, 2012

Born to gypsies, Deva of India travels to various camps and entertains with his trained monkeys. This family is headed toward Kishkindha, the legendary city of monkeys.