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Plants Behaving Badly
Scientists have recently shown that many more plants than we had ever thought are carnivorous.
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Plants Behaving Badly
Orchids produce thousands of seeds, which are so small that they contain no food reserves.
The Real Dingo
Not even the big bad wolf can touch the dingo when it comes to being feared and hated.
Wondrous & Wild
A glimpse at the marvelous life on Earth, from births to deaths, joy to danger, day to night.
Wild Winners
Big cats amaze: from tigers to elusive snow leopards, each boasts unique power, elegance, and skill.
Wild Winners
Worldwide bird journey: Arctic Eiders, Hawaiian albatross couples, Sri Lankan magpies, and Aussie cockatoos.
Wild Winners
Explore our closest relatives: snub-nosed monkeys at 4,000m, macaques in hot springs, and Thai macaque feasts.
White Lions: Born Wild
Will they survive? The odds are stacked against them – 80% of all newborn lion cubs don’t make it to adulthood
White Lions: Born Wild
We follow the cubs’ progress on the pathway to adulthood, learning to hunt and to avoid danger.
Wild Ways of the Coast
Many dream of sandy beaches, palm-lined inlets, and marine life thriving across coasts and mangroves.
Namibia's Desert Kingdom
Sand dunes, shimmering mirages and scorching temperatures—these are the deserts of northern Namibia.
Namibia: Sanctuary Of Giants
Of all the countries of Africa, there is one that wears the wildlife crown: Namibia.
The Secret of Migrating Birds
Each spring, millions of migrating birds traverse Israel, connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Leap Of The Lynx
Until five years ago, both populations of Iberian lynx were quickly fading away.
Wildlife Nannies
Albino coati Biene moves to a bigger enclosure and meets her new buddies, two raccoons. Will they get along?
Wildlife Nannies
Clint and Irene Davy turned their home into a animals shelter when they first arrived on the Gibsons coast.
Wildlife Nannies
A Marmoset family reunion will take place at the Zoo Eberswalde, Germany.
Wildlife Nannies
Wild boar piglet Janis is very excited to rejoin pot-bellied pigs, Schnitzel and Knödel, after an injury.
Wildlife Nannies
A new little opossum has arrived at the SPCA Wildlife Care Center, a real paradise for Florida's opossums
Wildlife Diaries Australia
We learn how dedicated scientists are securing the future of the fairy penguins with the help of GPS trackers.
Wildlife Diaries Australia
Researchers use thermographic cameras to search for flying foxes and koalas, also detecting bush and wildfire.
Wildlife Diaries Australia
Researchers at the Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre train wild animals to detect tracks of threatening predators.
Wildlife Diaries Australia
Koalas used to be poached for their fur, now it’s desertification that.threatens their natural habitat.
Wildlife Diaries Australia
We learn about the natural habitat of Australia's sensitive marine animals and how to ensure their survival.
Wildlife Diaries Australia
Tasmania's Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the famous Tasmanian Devil, wombats and many native species.
Raising Wildlife
How will an orphaned baby baboon respond when meeting a fellow baboon at an emergency wildlife center?
Raising Wildlife
Every day a monitoring team at Somkhanda Game Reserve keeps track of a rhino and her calf.
Raising Wildlife
We visit the animal carers of Lilayi Elephant Nursery in Zambia and the Mefou Primate Park in Cameroon.
Raising Wildlife
An African penguin chick has survived a fall from the nest, but can surgery help an adult savaged by a seal?
Raising Wildlife
Rehabilitating and teaching young wild dog packs to hunt is a goal of Erindi Private Game Reserve in Namibia.
Perfect Parenting
Parenting is tough, especially for humans – raising children is a nerve-wracking task.
Follow Your Cat
With a scientist that specializes in cats and modern technology we follow the cat on their wild wanderings.
Lake Balaton
Welcome to a hidden paradise, Lake Balaton, the largest body of freshwater in Central Europe.
Dehesa - Forest of the Iberian Lynx
We explore the unique Iberian forests, shaped by humans and nature, rich in biodiversity.
Dehesa - Forest of the Iberian Lynx
New residents of the Iberian forests appear, including the imperial eagle and lynx, plus returning animals.
Wild France I
Mountains and forests of France reveal wildlife and fragile natural balances.
Wild France I
Rivers and coasts of France host diverse wildlife and fragile natural ecosystems.
Wild France I
Mountains and forests of France reveal wildlife and fragile natural balances.
Wild France II
From Provence to the Basque highlands wildlife and humans share life in demanding lands.
What a Colourful World
A global journey to discover the colourful creatures that make our world wonderfully diverse.
Strandwolf
This is the story of Tosca, a long-haired, primeval-looking brown hyena.
Brazil: A Natural History
An enigmatic forest, home to South America's largest monkey and birds learning dances over 10 years.
Brazil: A Natural History
Brazil's secret lies in its vast grasslands, shaped by summer storms and fire, and its least known habitat.
Brazil: A Natural History
Otters thrive in the dry season but must let the caiman take over when it becomes a vast glittering swamp.
Brazil: A Natural History
Brazil’s coast offers more than Copacabana: whales, dolphins, octopuses, and deadly snakes make it diverse.
Brazil: A Natural History
One in ten species live in the Amazon, where its size, diversity, and annual flooding create relationships.
King of the Mountains
Witness Golden eagles in aerial views, showcasing their majestic flights, and hunting skills.
King of the Seas
Germany’s Sea eagles thrive by stealing food from sea ravens, showcasing their expert poaching skills.
Nature's Greatest Talents
Life is filled with magical moments. Some are extra-special.
Nature's Greatest Talents
Size is no obstacle for these wild magicians, from tiny insects to the mega-mammals of the African plains.
Nature's Greatest Talents
Navigation without a map? No problem. Building a fortress out of living bodies? Check.
Reasons to Love
Too many legs? Feathers? Tentacles as arms? Behold, there’s more to nature’s greatest than fluffy cuteness!
The Loco-motion Picture
Watch how animals move differently, exploring nature's ways to keep creatures alive and in motion.
Life At The Limits
Discover the fascinating solutions that animals have developed to thrive in extreme habitats around the world.
Life At The Limits
From the poles to the tropics, from desert to swamp, from mountain peaks to ocean depths.
Life At The Limits
The highest and the lowest places of our planet also offer niches where life thrives.
Wonders Of Africa: What A Difference A Day Makes
In Africa, where giants roam and predators hunt, every day brings wonders, life, and death.
Giraffe: Up High And Personal
Giraffes, nearly six meters tall, are wonders of physiology, yet long overlooked by scientists.
Planet Parrot
Alien invaders, like colourful parrots, thrive in cities, outsmarting species and making urban life their own.
The Lions Rule
In summer, the Glade is a paradise in Ruaha's dry plains, always providing water and sparking relationships.
The Lions Rule
As the dry continues in Ruaha, herds of elephants arrive in the Glade.
The Lions Rule
Cubs grow quickly, learning to hunt, until one young lion begins to change, disrupting life in the Glade.
The Sanctuary - Survival Stories of the Alps
In the Alps animals struggle daily to survive between frozen peaks and deep valleys.
The Sanctuary - Survival Stories of the Alps
In the Alps survival depends on adaptation intelligence and daily struggle with nature.
You, Planet
An unknown yet familiar planet, this alien world is not from space – it’s you.
Unnatural Selection
What has happened to evolution? The answer is very simple: us.
Tall & Tiny
Tremendously tall – or ridiculously small: nature never ceases to surprise.
Bird Brain
It’s used as an insult – ‘bird brain’ – not bright. But new research suggests that this may no longer apply.
Ostrich: A Life On The Run
This bird is something special: it can neither sing nor fly – but it is able to run at a speed of 70 km/h.
Earth: The Nature Of Our Planet
At first sight, our atmosphere seems empty. But this mantle of air is a habitat for life in its own right.
Earth: The Nature Of Our Planet
Viewed from space, our blue planet seems so familiar that we forget how extraordinary it is.
Earth: The Nature Of Our Planet
The oceans act as a driving force for local weather phenomena and global climate change.
White Beauty
The Lipizzaner are famous around the world. A documentary about the history of the oldest horse breed.
Rare Survivors
China's iconic wildlife, from snow leopards to elephants, is much more than just pandas.
Whale Wisdom
It has long been thought that cultural exchange is something that makes human society truly exceptional.
The Nile: The Ultimate River
The Nile's source in the Great East African Rift Valley, shaped by tectonic forces, forms towering mountains.
The Nile: The Ultimate River
The Nile, after roaring over massive rocks, flows peacefully into Murchison Falls National Park.
The Nile: The Ultimate River
The journey spans from the Ethiopian highlands, through the Egyptian desert, to the Nile delta.
Mystery Monkeys Of Shangri-La
Strangely beautiful, as endangered as the giant panda, charismatic but elusive: the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey.
Attenborough's Ant Mountain
The impressive mountains of the Swiss Jura set the stage for a natural drama – the epic tale of two cities.
Seasons in the Wild
It’s a giant leap back to life and spring time’s just the right time to welcome a new generation.
Seasons in the Wild
The world may change, but nature has devised ingenious ways to survive and thrive whatever the season.
Harnas Wildlife Rescue Camp
Young Europeans and Americans arrive at Harnas, facing harsh conditions and strict supervisor Frikkie.
Harnas Wildlife Rescue Camp
A lion has escaped! A tame warthog was having an afternoon nap nearby and pays with its life.
Harnas Wildlife Rescue Camp
Frikkie shows tourists feeding cheetahs, all rescued after being shot, injured, or kept as pets.
Harnas Wildlife Rescue Camp
Blacky the wild dog takes a battering from his pack which makes him try to escape on every occasion.
Harnas Wildlife Rescue Camp
A young volunteer learns how to feed a Nile crocodile without being devoured herself.