Brave Wilderness

BITTEN by an Alligator Snapping Turtle!

405K views · 4d ago · 13:04

Deep in the swamps of Caddo Lake, Texas, Coyote Peterson and Ray Tiller set out in search of the incredible creatures hiding beneath the water's surface. Along the way, they encounter venomous snakes, huge fishing spiders, and one of their favorite animals of all time... a BABY Alligator Snapping Turtle!

Topics: Setting Off into Caddo Lake · Exploring the Mysterious Goat Island · Encountering Tiny Venomous Predators · Targeting the Elusive Snapping Turtle · Testing the Bite of a Dragon

STOP SCROLLING! The world needs your help.

201K views · 7d ago · 2:48

A new report from @WorldWildlifeFund stopped me in my tracks: It found that over the past 50 years, wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% globally. But I still have reason to hope. Several species once on the road to extinction are bouncing back thanks to successful conservation efforts. Learn more at the link below

STUNG by a Tiger Bee!

1.3M views · 11d ago · 14:20

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK. Mark Vins and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife.

Topics: Is that the bee?! · Sting Table Time · The Tiger Bee is in the Box · Time to Enter the Sting Zone · Better put gloves on · Time for plan "C"

BITTEN by a Vampire Bat!

1.7M views · 18d ago · 12:24

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Topics: Let's catch some BATS! · Let's see what we caught! · Vampire Bat

DOUBLE STING! Cow Killer vs. Tarantula Hawk

1.1M views · 25d ago · 18:08

Ten years ago, two unforgettable insect encounters changed the course of Brave Wilderness forever. The Cow Killer. The Tarantula Hawk. Now, exactly TEN YEARS later, Coyote Peterson is returning to face BOTH of these legendary insects in one epic challenge.

Jaws of Death! Alligator & Crocodile Bite Test

171K views · 1mo ago · 8:46

How powerful is the bite force of an alligator compared to a crocodile? To find out, Coyote Peterson and Ray Tiller travel to Bellowing Acres Wildlife Sanctuary to team up with reptile expert Chris Gillette and come face-to-face with some of the most powerful predators on the planet!

Most Remote Fly Fishing in the USA!

85K views · 1mo ago · 13:18

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Topics: Arrival · This has to be it! · Practice for the dangers ahead · Oh NOOO wipe out! · Catch now or go home empty

Why This Giant Killer Snake is Destroying Florida

115K views · 1mo ago · 11:27

In this adventure, Ray Tiller treks deep into the Florida Everglades in search of an invasive killer, the Burmese Python. Teaming up with wildlife biologists, Kyle Findley and Meg De Angelis, Ray gets face to face with one of the largest snakes on the planet to learn first-hand why they're causing such a problem in the Everglades.

Snappy and Rare! Mini Croc Caught in the Amazon Rainforest!

155K views · 1mo ago · 11:32

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. The Brave Wilderness hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife.

Deep Sea Worm Attacks Everything!

245K views · 2mo ago · 20:08

Don't wait to watch! All episodes of WILD FILES are on TUBI NOW! Join Mark as he recounts his most incredible aquatic animal encounters from all over the world! PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK.

Topics: Tiny Master of Disguise · Deep Sea Worm Attacks Everything! · Hairy Shrimp! · Fashionista Crab · Sea Grass Imposter? · Frog Fish!

Bitten by an Angry Gecko!

369K views · 2mo ago · 10:47

What happens when Coyote Peterson comes face-to-face with one of the reptile world's most stubborn biters? In this episode, Coyote ventures into the night in search of the legendary Tokay Gecko, a powerful lizard known for its incredible jaws and fearless attitude. Often compared to a bulldog because of its crushing bite force and refusal to let go, the Tokay has earned a reputation that few reptiles can match.

Would You Enter a Venomous Snake-Infested Forest?

182K views · 2mo ago · 9:54

Brave Wilderness is proud and excited to officially announce that Ray Tiller is now officially a host on the Brave Wilderness YouTube channel! While many of you have already seen Ray alongside Coyote Peterson in previous adventures, this episode marks a major milestone as Ray's DEBUT as a standalone host. We could not be more excited for his future with Brave Wilderness and the incredible wildlife encounters still to come.

Giant Centipede Bite and Worst Stings I’ve Ever Taken!

378K views · 2mo ago · 22:52

Don't wait to watch! All episodes of WILD FILES are on TUBI NOW! Join Mark as he recounts the craziest bites and stings he's endured all over the world! PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK.

Topics: The Bite Sting Index! · One Mean Hornet! · Giant bee! · Mammoth Wasp! · Alien Worm! · This Worm burns!

STUNG by a Wasp & Hornet (Do Not Attempt)!

668K views · 2mo ago · 13:45

What happens when Coyote Peterson takes not one, but TWO insect stings in a single episode? In this painful showdown, Coyote puts himself to the ultimate test as he faces the sting of a Yellow-Vented Hornet and a Red Paper Wasp back-to-back to determine which insect delivers the more intense sting.

Catching Weirdest Bugs on Earth!

168K views · 3mo ago · 20:28

Don't wait to watch! All episodes of WILD FILES are on TUBI NOW! Join Mark as he recounts his most bizarre wildlife encounters from all over the world! PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK.

Topics: Longhorn Beetle · Giant Ants! · Assassin Bug · Electric Caterpillar · Dead Leaf Mantis · Violin Beetle

Should Science Bring Back These 5 Extinct Animals?

105K views · 3mo ago · 9:33

What if you had the power to bring an animal back from extinction? In this episode, Coyote Peterson counts down his TOP 5 extinct animal species he thinks would be the most fascinating candidates for @Colossal Biosciences to de-extinct! From ancient gentle giants to terrifying titans, each pick comes with a dive into the animal's history, habits, diet, size, ecological importance, and the challenges that could come with bringing it back to the modern world.

Topics: The REAL Bigfoot? · Coyote's De-Extinction Wish List · The World's Largest Lizard · Big, Cute, & Cuddly? · A 10-Foot Wingspan! · A BULLDOG Bear?

Genetic Breakthrough! My Private Tour of a Top-Secret BioLab

715K views · 3mo ago · 13:46

What if extinction wasn't forever? In this episode, Coyote Peterson goes inside the futuristic headquarters of @Colossal Biosciences for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious scientific missions in human history... bringing extinct animals back to life.

Topics: BTS with Ben Lamm · Woolly Mammoth & Thylacine · Dodo & Moa · The BioVault · Secret Animal Reveal

MASSIVE T. REX TOOTH FOUND!

326K views · 3mo ago · 1:19

You could not ask for a more beautiful dinosaur tooth to dig out of the ground. Makes you wonder... if we took this to @Colossal would they be able to use it to bring back dinosaurs or other prehistoric species?

500-Pound DINO BIRD Brought Back from the Dead!

255K views · 3mo ago · 20:32

Can an ancient giant bird be brought back from extinction? In this episode, Coyote Peterson travels to Bellowing Acres Wildlife Sanctuary to come face-to-face with one of the most important animals in the future of de-extinction: the emu. While this flightless bird may look like a modern-day oddity, its genetic makeup could hold the key to helping @Colossal Biosciences bring back one of the most incredible creatures ever to walk the Earth... the GIANT MOA.

Topics: Meeting the Emu · Genetic Modification · The World's Most Advanced Artificial Egg

Catching Most Dangerous Animal in Australia!

99K views · 3mo ago · 20:07

Don't wait to watch! All episodes of WILD FILES are on TUBI NOW! Join Mark as he recounts all of his most dangerous encounters while filming wildlife in Australia! PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK.

Topics: Bulldog Ants · Stonefish · Blue-lined Octopus · Sydney Funnel-web Spider · Saltwater Crocodiles · Elapids

Jurassic Mystery: Did We Find Dinosaur DNA?!

260K views · 3mo ago · 22:04

Guest: Jurassic Mystery

Could the key to bringing dinosaurs back from extinction be hidden beneath our feet? Join Coyote Peterson as he travels deep into the fossil-rich badlands of Montana in search of one of paleontology's greatest treasures: REAL dinosaur teeth!

Topics: Digging Up Dinos · The Prep Lab · How Does It Work? · Extracting DNA in the Lab · The Mammoth Work of Colossal

We Shot an Antelope for Conservation.

57K views · 3mo ago · 17:10

What if extinction wasn't the end? In this groundbreaking adventure, Coyote Peterson joins the team at @Colossal Biosciences to witness one of the most ambitious conservation initiatives ever attempted: bringing the extinct BLUEBUCK back to life.

Topics: Finding Our Antelope · Learning about the Bluebuck · The Veterinary Procedure · Extracting the Oocytes · Genetic Modification

Mosquito Experiment Gone Wrong (Do Not Attempt!)

1M views · 4mo ago · 19:23

What happens when you face the world’s deadliest animal... thousands at a time? Inside the Ohio State University entomology lab, Coyote Peterson and Ray Tiller step into the bite zone for an extreme experiment. Ray starts by placing his entire arm into a swarm of hungry mosquitoes, absorbing wave after wave of bites.

Viper Bite Test - DO NOT ATTEMPT

319K views · 4mo ago · 9:40

Guest: Viper Bite Test

Deep in the wilderness of Caddo Lake, Texas, Coyote Peterson and Ray Tiller are on a mission to find one of North America's most venomous snakes... the Cottonmouth, also known as the Water Moccasin. Armed with a pair of bite-proof snake gloves, the team sets out to answer one question