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.
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.
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.
In a hidden realm at the end of the world, amidst the massive mountains of Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park, a strange story is about to unfold. In the last decade this part of Chile has become a Puma stronghold, but the family of big cats that lives here are behaving in strange ways. Follow the story of packs of pumas hunting together, and learn the story of their family bond.
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.
What happens when wild animals and humans collide? Each episode in this new series features a dramatic recreation of a deadly predator attacking an unsuspecting victim, resulting in either a story of incredible survival or a story of tragic and sudden death.
In each and every one of these action packed hours, Gordon Buchanan is on a personal and dangerous mission to really KNOW a MANEATER -an animal that has killed or even eaten a human. But as populations of the planet's apex predators decrease, the number of attacks on humans increases. Buchanan wants to go to the places where man still battles beast and put himself 'directly in the path' of a predator to find out.
Follow Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge, and Breezy Adkinson, a Walton County Sheriff’s Office investigator, as they investigate anonymous tips of animal cruelty, execute raids and rescues, and build cases to bring their owners to justice.
Flowing from the heart of Borneo, the Kinabatangan River is a cornucopia of life. From deep within mountains, to its ultimate meeting with the sea. Borneo stands at a triple junction of three tectonic plates, and at the crossroads of two oceans. The river is home to 50 mammal species, 200 types of bird, and countless insects. Fuelled by yearly monsoons, at its headwaters, mountains have sustained wet tropical forests. In the floodplains below, strange and more unexpected life inhabits the dense jungle. Beyond lie tangled mangroves nursing the next generation of marine creatures. Finally, at the cusp of the Sulu Sea the journey begins again. In the tropical warmth, moisture evaporates, rises to form clouds, and on mountain ranges rain falls again.
From source, to sea, and back again… this is Borneo’s Secret Kingdom.
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.
A land of elephants, tigers, leopards and bears, India is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth. But it's also home to 1.3 billion people who increasingly compete with wild animals for living space. Now, a dedicated team of conservationists and vets are on a mission to rescue animals in distress and find a way for India's people and wildlife to coexist in harmony.
Not all animals are meant to be domesticated and kept as household pets. Many wild animals, by definition, are rough and rowdy, often leading to out-of-bounds behavior or savage instincts run amok. This series showcases jaw-dropping moments captured by cameras, including attacks on people and other animals, "believe it or not" encounters, and animals that portray human traits. Heroic acts of bravery, narrow escapes and unpredictable incidents are also featured in the hourlong episodes.
From the largest waterfall on earth to the highest mountain in South America: Argentina is a country of extremes. Species-rich rainforests, rugged coasts, endless expanses and icy glaciers form a unique natural paradise. This three-part series delves into the extraordinary wildlife of Argentina's most diverse habitats.
Through the eyes of the Kakadu rangers, experience life in Australia's largest terrestrial national park, where every day is a life and death drama where man meets wild and nature calls the shots.
This forest is older than the Amazon river. Although Europeans discovered it many centuries ago, it still holds many secrets. A lot of animals live here alone. But most of their lives remain a mystery to us. One of the wonders of the world is locked in the green embrace of the forest.
Follow the highly trained doctors and staff of Houston’s Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists as they perform high-end, specialized veterinary medicine on domestic and exotic animals. Watch as they perform a double root canal on a Chimpanzee, a life-saving hysterectomy on a Bengal tiger, and dental surgery to restore functional living to a police dog.
Program that, thanks to archive images and recreations, delves into the tactics and strategies used by animals to survive and prevail in the wild world.
From savage deserts and active volcanoes to immense lakes and rivers, Africa is a land of extremes. Across this awe-inspiring continent, nature's beasts battle for survival in some of the world's harshest conditions.