Plot Synopsis

From the shores of Japan to the swamps of Costa Rica, this 10-part television series reveals the wacky, often whimsical, always wild wonders of the world, including: the discovery of a 2,300-year-old peat bog mummy; the heart-pounding story of a man escaping the jaws of death in Dangerous Reef, Australia; the surprising tale of friendship between a tiger and a pig; puppies who reform criminals; the striking visions of blind photographers; extreme thrill-seekers; and the anatomy of a car crash. The companion book was available on June 29, 2010.