While many animals face starvation and frostbite during the snowy season, winter can be a blessing for a hungry snow leopard. Tune into the premiere of Hostile Planet tomorrow at 9/8c. | National Geographic TV

Even in the coldest, harshest, most desolate environments, some animals manage to thrive. Take a trip into the mountains with Bear Grylls tonight during the premiere episode of Hostile Planet at 9/8c. | National Geographic TV

In order to film the bizarre creatures of the deep, the Hostile Planet filmmakers teamed up with scientists at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) – an organization working at the forefront of deep ocean science and technology. Watch this behind-the-scenes footage to see how they plunged into the depths. | National Geographic TV