The very word Colombia raises certain expectations in us: exoticism, injustice and danger. The truth is that, despite its relatively small size, Colombia is the second country in the world with the largest biodiversity and home to 14 percent of the species on the planet. Colombia, for example, has more species of birds and vertebrates than any other country on Earth. And all these animals have adapted to life in an incredible number of different locations.
Sharkfest shines a light on the science of sharks, giving audiences a better understanding of the ocean’s most misunderstood predator but also features their true beauty, power and mystery.
Europe is the second smallest continent, yet is incredibly diverse. It's temperatures range from 40 degrees to minus 40 degrees across several ecoregions. It is home to the most northerly feline species as well as the only spider to live entirely underwater. Its hectares of forests are on the increase and it boasts off shore islands deep within the Arctic Circle and far out in the Atlantic Ocean. Europe's Great Wilderness is a three part series exploring its wildlife and the mosaic of habitats in which they live:
Life Below Zero- discovering the life that the arctic supports, characterised by hardiness and an amazing ability to survive at the very edge of the world.
Green Heart - charting life across the seasons in Europe’s most ancient and enigmatic forests.
Living Waters - exploring the major waterways that provide home to a myriad of life forms.
Few countries in South America can boast to have such contrast and variety as Argentina. Diverse habitats such as Patagonia's bleak steppe, soaring Andean snowcaps, vast salt pans, lush rainforest around Iguazu Falls, steamy marshlands of Ibera, and grasslands of the Pampas support an astonishing range of wildlife - from penguins, whales and seals to condors, armadillos and guanacos.
During the Alaskan summer, 400 vessels with unrelenting fishing captains race out into Cook Inlet in an intense competition to secure a share of the wild Alaskan salmon run worth 60 million dollars.
Ghost crabs preying on turtle hatchlings in the crossroads of continents in the Middle East is just one of the many battles for survival playing out in these unforgiving deserts.
Nowhere else can you find heat and cold, desert and tropics, Africa and the Antarctic altogether in a single country: South Africa - as diverse as an entire continent!
From a lifetime of experience living in the harsh conditions of the wild, the animal kingdom is filled with creative ways of survival. From navigation to clever disguises, the series takes a look at creative solutions for staying safe.
Each hour tells the stories of various snakes: how they live, why we can’t see them, what they do to feed and breed, and how they deal with living near humans. Glossy natural history footage showcases the beautiful snakes and their behaviour. To tell the human side, we feature snake catchers entering houses and properties before rescuing the snakes and releasing them to live out their days in the wild.
On the beautiful Hawaiian islands of Maui and Kauai, veterinarian Dr. Buckeye Bottoms and his dog, Kevin, keep busy in their mobile vet clinic taking care of a diverse animal clientele, surrounded by rustic beauty and friendly people.
Living the wild life doesn't always mean fun and partying for Bud DeYoung and Carrie Cramer. They live together with over 400 animal residents, and work together, rescuing exotic animals, rehabilitating local wildlife and running a struggling small zoo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With no days off and no vacation, their relationship has more than its fair share of pressure. They sometimes butt heads, but mostly they share a deep passion for animals. My Life Is a Zoo follows this couple at their DeYoung Family Zoo as they constantly work to keep up with the demands of their business, while tending to their huge and ever-growing wild family. The zoo is home to a diverse mix of exotic and regional animals, some of them rescued from distant parts of the world. Carrie moved in seven years ago and since then the zoo has grown dramatically. It now includes a rehab and rescue program with Bud and Carrie adopting between three and 10 orphaned animals every week.
Professional bass fisherman and TV personality Mike "Ike" Iaconelli searches for the world's most iconic fish living alongside some of the world's busiest concrete jungles.
Enter the ring to witness an epic battle between two animals! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each contender will help you pick winners in more than a dozen mighty matchups.