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.

Red Crabs Crazy Ants

Christmas Island is home to the yearly mass migration of red crabs. Each year many of the crabs fall victim to the alien yellow crazy ants. These ants release formic acid as they crawl over and around the crabs which, with no defence against the ferocity of the onslaught, become stressed and generally die within a few hours.

Trimates

Narrated by award-winning actress Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve), TRIMATES is a documentary for the whole family. This is a story of two generations of women: the young pioneers - Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas - who set out into the jungles over half a century ago to live with our closest ancestors, the great apes. This is also the story of a generation who followed their articles, transfixed by their stories and determined to follow the same distant paths. Featuring an original musical score, and up-close and personal footage filmed by one of the world’s most renowned natural history cinematographers, this film takes us deep into the jungles and mountains of Uganda, Borneo and Congo, as we explore the frontiers of important research and our human origins.

Secret Life of the Wombat

Close to the cool highlands of the Snowy Mountains in South East Australia, lies an enchanted secret world where a group of very special creatures make their home. Shy and elusive, the common wombat may appear to be hidden from view – but the quiet wood is alive with scenes of marsupial friendship, new life, burrow hopping, and wombat disagreements.

Snow Leopards With Dan O'Neill

In SNOW LEOPARDS WITH DAN O'NEILL, biologist and naturalist Dan O'Neill embarks on a groundbreaking mission to protect one of the world’s most elusive creatures—the snow leopard. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kyrgyzstan’s rugged mountains, this two-part adventure follows Dan as he works to build a new research center dedicated to studying these majestic cats. With the snow leopard facing the threat of extinction, Dan uses cutting-edge technology and innovative tracking methods to capture rare, unfiltered footage of their behaviors. In his quest, he partners with local conservationists and learns traditional techniques for tracking and trapping, aiming to track the legendary "The Dude"—the largest snow leopard ever collared. Through unexpected challenges and setbacks, Dan’s journey becomes a powerful exploration of wildlife conservation, blending science and local wisdom to inspire change.

Walking With Elephants

Author and explorer Levison Wood embarks on a new expedition: an epic 650-mile journey on foot, following the world’s largest elephant migration. Lev fulfils a life-long ambition to get as close to these magnificent creatures as possible, and gains powerful insight into this still mysterious journey – one that the elephants have done for millennia, but no person has yet done on foot. Lev witnesses elephants under increasing threat from both natural and man-made dangers. Along the way, he also meets with locals and gets their uncensored view of whether humans and elephants can ever live in harmony. While millions of elephants once roamed across Africa, that number is now dwindling, and by 2040 these iconic creatures could all be gone. WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS reveals a deeper understanding of the elephants' remarkable lives, and timely insight into how we may secure their future.

Survival of the Beast

Prepare for a completely new way of looking at the animal kingdom with SURVIVAL OF THE BEAST, from adventurer, survival expert, and zoology nut Max Djenohan. Max is on a mission to discover and mimic the survival skills of some of the most charismatic animals on Earth. What incredible and surprising adaptations have allowed these creatures to thrive when others have failed? Whether Max is learning camouflage from the leopards of Sri Lanka or discovering how to find water with the desert-adapted elephants of Namibia, this globe-trotting wildlife extravaganza will bring you into their world through immersive, charming, and enlightening expeditions. Join Max as he gets his hands dirty and interacts with Mother Nature in ways others wouldn’t dare. As informative and respectful as it is entertaining, SURVIVAL OF THE BEAST promises incredible animals and an adventure to the remotest corners of the world to see amazing animals like never before.

Big Cats, Small World

On the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River, Africa’s three Big Cats have made themselves at home. This summer, as some embark on a journey to parenthood; others are nearing its end. An aging lion has his hands full with new cubs, and rivals that could kill them; a cheetah mother is racing to get her five cubs to independence, while a male leopard embarks on a bumpy journey to fatherhood. Winter floods bring opportunity, and tragedy to the lions, and challenge the young cheetahs adjusting to life without their mother. In the woodlands nearby, a leopard mother battles to protect her cubs against intruders. To succeed, all of these cats must use their unique skills to avoid lethal encounters, outsmart rivals, and thrive in a crowded neighbourhood.

Jewels of the World

From the raw natural beauty of Yosemite National Park to the historical riches of ancient Rome and Santorini, JEWELS OF THE WORLD will show the majesty of our planet like never before, by capturing its breathtaking splendour and beauty in immersive 3D. Also available in HD.

Wonders Of The Ocean

The Pacific Ocean encompasses an extreme range of environments nature has to offer, from deep ocean trenches to undersea volcanoes and from tropical lagoons to wave-tossed sub-Antarctic waters. The most remarkable thing about the Pacific is that life has managed to gain a foothold in all these environments. Unique and often bizarre creatures have adapted below and above the waves to make the most of every situation. This series showcases the many incredible creatures that have evolved to call the Pacific home.