Wild on a High

Nature & Wildlife 2 x 52' 2025 4K

In the two-part nature documentary Wild on a High, the boundaries between instinct and indulgence blur as animals around the world are caught in moments of intoxication. From Peruvian jaguars chewing hallucinogenic vines to swans addicted to opium poppies, and dolphins seemingly sharing pufferfish for its psychoactive toxins, this visually stunning series reveals surprising and often unexplored behaviors in the animal kingdom.

Are these creatures seeking altered states for pleasure, evolutionary gain, or survival? Ethnobotanist Rocio Alarcon and biologist Aleksey Maro lead the investigation, uncovering how various species—from reindeer to lemurs, honey badgers to chimpanzees—interact with mind-altering substances. Blending scientific inquiry with breathtaking cinematography, the documentary challenges our understanding of animal consciousness and asks: are humans truly the only beings who enjoy getting high?