Arabian Inferno

Each year a remote desert region undergoes an astonishing transformation into a lush oasis. Watch the arid landscape blossom into a frenzy of feeding and breeding for grazing camels, invertebrates, predatory birds, and the endemic Dhofar toad.

Discover a land where reptiles rule. More than 170 species of reptiles live in Arabia, including the two-foot vegetarian dhub, the bad-tempered monitor lizard, geckos with night vision, and massive sea turtles that come ashore only to lay their eggs.

Sidle up to a desert wadi, a rare place in the arid landscape where bedrock traps traces of water to create a life-giving waterhole. In these vital valleys, thirsty animals must brave venomous vipers, glowing scorpions, and stalking tarantulas.

The Arabian Peninsula is the world's transit hub for 3 billion birds that migrate to and from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Experience how the majestic raptors and magnificent waders fly, hunt, and survive in a region of extremes.