World's Biggest Beasts

Before man ruled the world, Earth was a land of giants. Count down the biggest beasts of their kind to ever roam the planet in this eye-opening special, and uncover the secret lives of these supersized species. Birds with plane-length wingspans, dinosaurs rivalling a Boeing 737; this stunning CGI special goes in search of the truth behind these monsters, counting down the ten largest and most extraordinary finds.From handling the recently unearthed bones of a dinosaur far larger than previously known, to analysing the flight technique of a giant seven-metre bird – uncover the unique adaptations that allowed each animal to thrive.

The Earthshot Report

THE EARTHSHOT REPORT is the definitive review of the world’s progress in protecting and restoring the planet. Hosted by Hannah Waddingham and introduced by HRH Prince William, this inspiring special highlights global success stories, innovative solutions, and emerging trends driving us toward a sustainable future. From renewable energy solutions like agrivoltaics in Colorado, to indigenous-led conservation efforts in Ecuador, THE EARTHSHOT REPORT showcases real-world efforts to fix climate change, restore nature, reduce waste, revive our oceans, and clean our air. We also explore trends in sustainable materials, biodiversity monitoring, and electric transport, and feature the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, in a celebration of African youth and innovation. With a final reflection at Shakespeare’s Globe, this is an hour of planetary optimism you won't want to miss.

Wild 24

Celebrate the rhythm of light and dark as it reveals the daily cycle of survival amongst a diverse group of creatures

Leos' FishHeads

This science adventure series explores what is going on under the waves and around the shorelines, discovering these amazing ecosystems and the beings that call them home. Our young hosts Sayat and Christian are passionate about fish, turtles, water bugs, frogs, really any and all creatures that make water their home. Along with Leo The Catfish – their animated, sassy sidekick – they’ve formed the FishHeads Explorer’s Club whose mandate is to get to know as many aquatic creatures as they can and find ways we can all protect them.

Wild Taiwan

From the spectacular beaches of Kenting to the 13,000 feet high Jade mountain, Taiwan has a vast array of landscapes that sustain a remarkable variety of animal life. The end of winter sends them into a frenzy of activity. They must take advantage of the bounty of spring if they are to raise a family before next winter. But with 24 million humans living here on this island, the size of Maryland, Taiwan’s wildlife faces challenges like no other. Those that capitalize on the bounty of spring will reap its rewards.

The Magic Circle Of The Reef

The Coral Triangle is the reef containing the highest diversity of marine and coral species of our planet. This reef has created an ecosystem of its own and manages to thrive despite external aggressions, creating a feeding magic circle among species. THE MAGIC CIRCLE OF THE REEF shows us this magical ecosystem; a closed and self-sufficient circle that captivates with its beauty and serenity.

Raised Human

RAISED HUMAN tells the extraordinary stories of animals that formed a surprising attachment with humans. These astonishing relationships that cross the species divide allow privileged insight into the life of creatures that share our world.

Malawi Wildlife Rescue

This series follows Head Vet Amanda Salb and the rest of the dedicated staff at Malawi’s only animal rescue centre. Amanda and the team will stop at nothing to save injured and orphaned animals and get them back into the wild, where they belong.

How The Wild Things Sleep

Everybody does it differently – but everybody does it: enormous elephants do it for only two hours a day, while tiny bees snooze up to 10 hours daily. Some birds spend 300 days a year up in the air and sleep on the wing. HOW THE WILD THINGS SLEEP explores some of the most extreme sleepers on Earth, as scientists investigate and dig deeper into understanding this incredibly important part of life. How do animals deal with sleep deprivation or the danger of being unconscious while predators roam? These are some of the baffling questions tackled in HOW THE WILD THINGS SLEEP.

Hunting The Ice Whales

An elite squad of highly trained experts is on a mission to prove that you can research whales without killing them.