Discovery en Espanol Unleashes Pure Adrenaline

Discovery en Espanol Unleashes Pure Adrenaline

A New Season of the Human Adventure Block Kicks off with the Premiere of Tattoo Hunter

MIAMI, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting on March 8th Discovery en Espanol launches two months' worth of premieres of the popular series that form part of the Human Adventure block, one of the programming genres that characterizes the network and is a favorite among viewers. Airing every Monday through Friday at 9PM ET/10PM PT, Human Adventure offers audiences the thrill of extreme expeditions and adrenaline filled moments that are real-life testaments to the human spirit.

Discovery en Espanol will introduce its viewers to Tattoo Hunter an exciting new series that premieres on March 9 at 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT. The program follows anthropologist Lars Krutak as he investigates ancient body modification rituals from around the planet, exploring sacred traditions that date back thousands of years by immersing himself into the daily life of warriors, cannibals and head-hunters. Lars uncovers an ancient art form and exposes several unique customs, including tattooing styles, practices, design and scarification processes.

The Human Adventure block also includes the premiere of new episodes of Destroyed in Seconds, Out of the Wild: Alaska Experiment, I Survived and Whale Wars. Via heart-stopping, real life stories, these programs show how their intrepid protagonists overcome human fear to accomplish the unthinkable, from death defying explorations to the most inhospitable wilderness known to man.

It's amazing, spine-tingling, gripping television. It is Discovery en Espanol at its best.

2010 Series Guide:
Destroyed in Seconds - starting on 03/08, Mondays at 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT

If you're mesmerized by the awesome power of destruction then you'll be hooked on Discovery en Espanol's brand new episodes of Destroyed in Seconds. Each show brings viewers back to back clips of the most shocking devastation and life or death situations ever to have been caught on camera. From the well orchestrated implosion of the Las Vegas iconic Dunes Hotel, to terror attacks on an Israeli market place, no topic is too trivial or taboo for the show. Whether it's an act of nature or an event caused by man himself, go behind the scenes and explore the true causes of mass destruction, finding out how families and communities cheat death and bounce back from ruin.

Tattoo Hunter - starting on 03/09, Tuesdays at 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT

One man, no tattoos, no piercing, no scarifications, absolutely no body markings of any kind travels the world taking part in tribal cultures, both primitive and modern. The reason? To seek out why these ancient tribes put themselves through pain (ranging from discomfort to agony) to have their skin transformed into striking canvases of color. If you want a chance to catch the latest adventure reality show, you will want to tune in to the Discovery en Espanol's Tattoo Hunter. It's a documentary-style show in which the "host," tattoo anthropologist Lars Krutak, submerges himself in the world of the tribes he visits, offering up his own body on the altar of science in spine tingling demonstrations.

Out of the Wild: Alaska Experiment - starting on 03/10, Wednesdays at 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT

Nine ordinary Americans will be flown in, dropped off, and stranded deep in the heart of Central Alaska. Their goal is to make it back to civilization...alive. Left with only the barest of essentials, they will travel sixty of the harshest miles on the planet while battling hunger, fatigue, and an unforgiving winter that will make surviving nearly impossible. Along the way, they will encounter several backcountry shelters that they must utilize in order to protect themselves from Alaska's frigid winter temperatures and whipping winds. This epic test of wills will last almost an entire month and the brutality of life in the wild will tax each member physically as well as psychologically. The group has no idea how long it will take, or how far they must travel, to get Out of the Wild.

I Shouldn't be Alive - starting on 03/11, Thursdays at 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT

Relive ten heart stopping journeys past the edge of human endurance. Ordinary people thrown into epic struggles for survival tell their own stories while drama brings these incredible experiences to life. Every new episode has an extraordinary physical ordeal at its heart, but there's always an equally powerful emotional journey. What would you do if you suddenly had to accept that you were about to die alone? Would you lose your mind or would you fight to your last breath to defeat unimaginable odds? Moment by moment, survivors relive the moral dilemmas, chance events and desperate decisions that ultimately brought them home.

Whale Wars - starting on 03/12, Fridays at 9 PM ET/ 10 PM PT

Highlighting both the controversial whaling trade and the tactics that Sea Shepherd and its staff and volunteers use to attempt to cripple it, Whale Wars documents the group's sojourn across the icy Antarctic waters at the far end of the globe. With each brand new installment, viewers will embark on a powerful, adrenaline-fueled adventure that will spotlight how Sea Shepherd takes action against alleged illegal whaling operations. The 2010 season promises even more aggressive and adrenaline-fueled adventure as the self-proclaimed eco-pirates continue to fight for marine conservation.

For Discovery en Espanol programming information, interactive games and more, viewers may log onto discoveryenespanol.com.

About Discovery en Espanol

Discovery en Espanol is the Spanish-language voice of Discovery. It is the premiere network dedicated to offering the finest in quality programming in the areas of science and technology, world culture and history, nature and wildlife as well as real-life drama. The network creates an indelibly enriching experience by collecting the best of what Discovery's networks have to offer in combination with its own original Spanish-language content. Created by the world's most trusted media brand, Discovery en Espanol translates not just the words, but the feeling of Discovery, educating and engaging audiences nationwide with fascinating glimpses into the incredible world they inhabit. For more information, visit discoveryenespanol.com.

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