Africa’s Deadliest is one of National Geographic’s most popular wildlife series — famous for capturing dramatic, high-stakes encounters in the African wild. <br /><br />But how real are these scenes? <br /><br />In this follow-up investigation, The Wild Truth examines a dramatic sequence from Season 7, Episode 3, showing a stand-off between a troop of banded mongooses and a snouted cobra, presented as taking place in the Okavango Delta. <br /><br />When we analyse the footage closely, serious questions emerge: <br /><br /> The snake species shown does not naturally occur in the Okavango Delta <br /> The environment and filming style change abruptly mid-sequence <br /> Camera proximity shifts from long-distance telephoto shots to extreme close-ups <br /> Multiple implausible camera angles appear during a supposedly wild encounter <br /><br />Taken together, the evidence suggests that footage filmed in different locations may have been edited together and presented as a single, continuous event. <br /><br />That alone would be misleading. <br /><br />But if dangerous predator interactions were constructed or staged for dramatic effect, it raises serious ethical concerns — particularly when animals may have been put at risk. <br /><br />This video asks an uncomfortable but necessary question: <br /><br />Were these issues simply overlooked — or was National Geographic aware of how this scene was constructed? <br /><br />We invite National Geographic to respond. <br /><br />🔔 Subscribe to The Wild Truth for evidence-based investigations into wildlife filmmaking <br />💬 Comment below — do you think this scene was authentic? <br />📢 Share if you believe wildlife documentaries should be honest and ethical <br /><br />Because the truth matters — especially when animals are involved. <br /><br />#animalcruelty #natgeo #nationalgeographic #africasdeadliest
