An extended cut of this sneak peek is available now on VOD platforms that carry HISTORY. The HISTORY Channel's hit survival series "Alone" returns for an epic season 12 on Thursday, June 12 at 9pm ET/PT and heads to Africa! For the first time in series history, ten new survivalists navigate searing heat, foul water, and unpredictable storms in the Great Karoo Desert and face off against exotic animals including warthogs, scorpions, venomous snakes, baboons, Cape buffalo, wildebeest and more. In “Alone,” survivalists are dropped off in undisclosed, remote locations and equipped with just ten survival tools, and enough camera gear to self-document their harrowing experiences. The survivalist who endures the longest, facing total isolation, punishing weather, and deadly predators, will win the $500,000 cash prize. No camera crews. No gimmicks. “Alone” is the ultimate test of grit and human perseverance. #AloneOnHistory Subscribe for more from Alone and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: http://www.history.com/shows/alone What gear are the participants equipped with? http://www.history.com/shows/alone/articles/gear-list Want to be on the next season of Alone? http://www.history.com/shows/alone/articles/want-to-be-on-alone Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/history TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@history Season 9 of The HISTORY® Channel’s hit survival series “Alone” delivers a fresh set of dangers and challenges for ten new participants. Equipped with just ten items of their choosing, the survivalists are dropped into a remote wilderness valley in Labrador, Canada. While documenting their experiences, each participant must survive in total isolation, with hopes of outlasting everyone else to claim the $500,000 prize. Not only must they endure hunger, loneliness, and the elements, but this season, they’ll become the hunted as they discover their location is situated deep in polar bear territory. No camera crews. No gimmicks. It is the ultimate test of human will."