Some animals struggle while others thrive on the banks of one of Africa's greatest rivers. But what determines the winners from the losers.

Wine ditches lessons to make a new friend. Two refugees from a Thai circus get a second chance at living semi-wild on a pre-release island.

Meet a road-tripping chicken, a mouse family living in an English garden and Earth's last two northern white rhinos. Plus, beat arachnophobia with a spider's help.

Learn how cockatoos and platypuses inspired new careers, then explore the shared trauma that bonded a human and elephant for life. Plus, get playful with George the turkey vulture.

Bees are one of the most important species on the planet. Here, follow the trials and tribulations of two particular honeybees over two years from birth to death.

Spring is in the air as twin lambs Larry and Flora leap for joy in the meadow with the other newborns. Also available in HDR.

Summer days mean the animals get to roam in the open meadows. Meanwhile, the Hebridean sheep stage a breakout. Also available in HDR.

Meet the sharks and rays that patrol Arabia's coral reefs for their prey, and the toxic fish that have perfected the art of disguise.

As the dry season brings a band of gladiators to an African savannah watering hole, see a territory brawl and one honey badger's risky dance with a snake.

Become immersed in the lives of three African elephants and enjoy a glimpse into the language, interactions and deep bonds of the largest land mammal.

The remote island of Gorgona is nearly impenetrable. It's surrounded by seas full of sharks and jungles teeming with snakes. Within, lies a dark secret.

On the island of Providencia, a young female black crab undertakes a life-or-death hike to escort her 80,000 eggs from the mountain down to the sea.

Discover the story of Aztec warrior Popocatépetl - a giant active volcano - who erupts to wake his princess Iztaccíhuatl, a neighbouring ice-capped volcano.

Get a front-row seat to the planet's biggest biomass migration, as billions of sardines migrate along South Africa's east coast, each hoping to escape the jaws of hungry predators.

Filmed on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia over a period of five months, Sir David Attenborough's immersive documentary explores the extraordinary lives of king penguins.

Predator: It's a bug-eat-bug world out there, and the documentary continues with a look at how the various critters defuse the defences of their prey.

Feel the heat when the pride tries to hunt down adequate food as drought conditions push them dangerously close to death.

On the shores of Canada's Hudson Bay, a community of polar bears are battling to survive.

From the vast, dry plains of the interior come some of Australia's iconic imagery, such as the monolithic red rock of Uluru and the bounding red kangaroo.

Created by titanic forces and spanning thousands of miles along the eastern edge of Australia, the Great Dividing Range separates two very different worlds.

Feel the heat when the pride tries to hunt down adequate food as drought conditions push them dangerously close to death.

On the shores of Canada's Hudson Bay, a community of polar bears are battling to survive.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

Explore the historic home of an extraordinary family of birds of prey in a look at the wildlife living in the nature reserve surrounding Germany's Heidelberg Castle.

Flocks of birds, families of wild boar and armies of insects thrive in and around this centuries-old fortress. And years of human inhabitants haven't put them off.

Detecting chemical scents was one of the first skills that animals developed, and is vital for finding everything from possible mates to potential predators.

Some animals have developed an extraordinary sense of touch, and are able to pick up the tiniest vibrations that humans could only dream of.

One of the most amazing senses in the world, sight helps animals spot their prey - and avoid their predators. Learn how creatures throughout nature harness this gift.

Whether through the air or through water, some animals have evolved to perceive changes in their environment through the sense of hearing.

The humble wombat shares a common ancestor with the koala but is far less well known than its fellow Australian. But how do these elusive creatures live.

For wombats, the mating season is a break from their solitary lives. Despite their timidness, their behaviour here can be amazingly energetic.

Max Djenohan embarks on a mission to unlock and mimic the survival skills of some of the most charismatic animals on Earth.

From the vast, dry plains of the interior come some of Australia's iconic imagery, such as the monolithic red rock of Uluru and the bounding red kangaroo.

Created by titanic forces and spanning thousands of miles along the eastern edge of Australia, the Great Dividing Range separates two very different worlds.

Meet a new species of exotic animals perfectly suited to inhabit the mighty Drakensberg, one of South Africa's most impressive landscapes.

Novice fliers tackle their first ascents, earth-bound creatures soar uniquely and sky masters race with speed, power and agility.

Steve Backshall explores our changing understanding of whales, how much we have in common with them and how we can better protect them.

Steve encounters the largest hunters on the planet, revealing how their ingenious hunting strategies can cause trouble.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

Sir David Attenborough goes in search of the very first animals to inhabit our planet - a journey that begins in a forest near his childhood home in Leicester.

Sir David Attenborough explores the beautiful landscapes of Canada's Rocky Mountains, where fossils document an explosion in animal diversity.

Filmed on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia over a period of five months, Sir David Attenborough's immersive documentary explores the extraordinary lives of king penguins.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

In this documentary, explore the Canary Islands' astonishing ecosystems, where new opportunities arose for species when rocks engulfed by flames emerged from the ocean.

It's the end of November in the Luangwa Valley, and the rains have begun, ending a brutal dry season and beginning the transition to luscious wetland.

As the dry season takes hold in Luangwa Valley, lagoons dry up and verdant grasslands will gradually turn to dust. Animals must take advantage while they can.

The towering peaks of South Africa's Cederberg Mountains were forged through the ages by water, wind and fire. Now, they are home to incredible diversity.

From icy oceans to baking sand, there is no middle ground in the Namib Desert. Only the toughest creatures survive in these extraordinary surroundings.

In central Namibia, amid threats from lions and drought, a painted wolf pup called Lyca has to grow up fast and find her place as member of the pack.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Head to the oldest game reserve in Africa. Previously hunted to the brink of extinction, southern white rhino have found protection here in times of turmoil.

For weeks, Erik's been battling a mysterious head infection. Today he's feeling better and joins the group two students.

Growing Up Gibbon: Join young gibbon Samar on his crash survival course as he forages for food, dodges predators and masters the acrobatics needed for life in the Indian jungle.

Kamuti is a wise old leopard. She's reigned over two square miles of prime territory in the Luangwa Valley for 10 years. But now she's in trouble.

Dive to the darkest depths of the sea to uncover the ocean's most mysterious inhabitants and journey across vast stretches of open water with humpback whales.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Head to the oldest game reserve in Africa. Previously hunted to the brink of extinction, southern white rhino have found protection here in times of turmoil.

For weeks, Erik's been battling a mysterious head infection. Today he's feeling better and joins the group two students.

Growing Up Gibbon: Join young gibbon Samar on his crash survival course as he forages for food, dodges predators and masters the acrobatics needed for life in the Indian jungle.

Kamuti is a wise old leopard. She's reigned over two square miles of prime territory in the Luangwa Valley for 10 years. But now she's in trouble.

Dive to the darkest depths of the sea to uncover the ocean's most mysterious inhabitants and journey across vast stretches of open water with humpback whales.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

Watch polar bears hunt under the aurora, track a polar vortex and follow a prairie dog family dodging tornadoes.

Dive to the darkest depths of the sea to uncover the ocean's most mysterious inhabitants and journey across vast stretches of open water with humpback whales.

Kamuti is a wise old leopard. She's reigned over two square miles of prime territory in the Luangwa Valley for 10 years. But now she's in trouble.

Within Australia's unique and inhospitable habitat lies a striking variety of snakes. Some are harmless, but others are deadly.

In central Namibia, amid threats from lions and drought, a painted wolf pup called Lyca has to grow up fast and find her place as member of the pack.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

Watch polar bears hunt under the aurora, track a polar vortex and follow a prairie dog family dodging tornadoes.

Head to the oldest game reserve in Africa. Previously hunted to the brink of extinction, southern white rhino have found protection here in times of turmoil.

For weeks, Erik's been battling a mysterious head infection. Today he's feeling better and joins the group two students.

In South Africa's Greater Kruger Park, lion cub Chiga has been born into a family of hunters, and now she must find her place in the pride.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Rescuers save a trio of elephant orphans. But their lives won't be smooth sailing, as they need to learn some tough lessons before they can return to the wild.

Alejandra's view of the world has changed after an accident that left her blind in one eye. Can she overcome her new disability and learn to climb again.

Land of the Secret Rhino: Follow baby rhino Rajah and his mother as he learns how to survive the grasslands of Northeast India.

A wise leopard rules the Luangwa Valley, holding her own against lions. But she's about to face her biggest challenge yet - a younger, nomadic female.

Venture along Earth's coasts, where colliding worlds create a melting pot of biodiversity. Watch orcas hunt with precision and crawl to safety with turtle hatchlings.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Rescuers save a trio of elephant orphans. But their lives won't be smooth sailing, as they need to learn some tough lessons before they can return to the wild.

Alejandra's view of the world has changed after an accident that left her blind in one eye. Can she overcome her new disability and learn to climb again.

Land of the Secret Rhino: Follow baby rhino Rajah and his mother as he learns how to survive the grasslands of Northeast India.

A wise leopard rules the Luangwa Valley, holding her own against lions. But she's about to face her biggest challenge yet - a younger, nomadic female.

Venture along Earth's coasts, where colliding worlds create a melting pot of biodiversity. Watch orcas hunt with precision and crawl to safety with turtle hatchlings.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Get to know Fera, the Queen of the Pantanal, as she teaches her rambunctious cub Simba how to climb trees and hunt for dinner.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

Venture along Earth's coasts, where colliding worlds create a melting pot of biodiversity. Watch orcas hunt with precision and crawl to safety with turtle hatchlings.

A wise leopard rules the Luangwa Valley, holding her own against lions. But she's about to face her biggest challenge yet - a younger, nomadic female.

Wily and cunning, Australia's legendary dingoes have existed on its shores for over 3,500 years. What is their secret.

In South Africa's Greater Kruger Park, lion cub Chiga has been born into a family of hunters, and now she must find her place in the pride.

Get to know Fera, the Queen of the Pantanal, as she teaches her rambunctious cub Simba how to climb trees and hunt for dinner.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

Rescuers save a trio of elephant orphans. But their lives won't be smooth sailing, as they need to learn some tough lessons before they can return to the wild.

Alejandra's view of the world has changed after an accident that left her blind in one eye. Can she overcome her new disability and learn to climb again.

Usana, a cheetah cub, is born with the odds stacked against her. Few cheetah cubs make it through their first year. Will Usana manage to survive.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Zambia's Kafue National Park is an elephant heaven. Here, rescuers teach a herd of orphans the skills they need to make friends in the wild.

Super-smart Tulia and Zalipa go missing from Palas Island and the race is on to find them before they get into trouble.

Wild Stallion of the Himalayas: Many power battles await a Tibetan wild stallion as he follows a female herd for his chance to sire the next generation.

Three of the pride's lionesses go into labour. But with new cubs comes big danger. Across the river, three strong males are plotting to destroy their world.

Trace dazzling waterways all over the world, from volcanic rivers in Russia's far east to geothermal streams in Florida.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Zambia's Kafue National Park is an elephant heaven. Here, rescuers teach a herd of orphans the skills they need to make friends in the wild.

Super-smart Tulia and Zalipa go missing from Palas Island and the race is on to find them before they get into trouble.

Wild Stallion of the Himalayas: Many power battles await a Tibetan wild stallion as he follows a female herd for his chance to sire the next generation.

Three of the pride's lionesses go into labour. But with new cubs comes big danger. Across the river, three strong males are plotting to destroy their world.

Trace dazzling waterways all over the world, from volcanic rivers in Russia's far east to geothermal streams in Florida.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Never-before-filmed highland leopards stalk Sambar deer, while territorial mudskippers and fiddler crabs compete for homes and mates.

Warriors Of The Llanos: The flat savannahs of the Llanos face seasonal extremes that push life to the brink. In this unforgiving land, animals don't get a second chance.

Trace dazzling waterways all over the world, from volcanic rivers in Russia's far east to geothermal streams in Florida.

Three of the pride's lionesses go into labour. But with new cubs comes big danger. Across the river, three strong males are plotting to destroy their world.

Lurking in the waterways of Queensland and the Northern Territory, crocodiles are one of Australia's most successful - and deadly - creatures.

Usana, a cheetah cub, is born with the odds stacked against her. Few cheetah cubs make it through their first year. Will Usana manage to survive.

Never-before-filmed highland leopards stalk Sambar deer, while territorial mudskippers and fiddler crabs compete for homes and mates.

Warriors Of The Llanos: The flat savannahs of the Llanos face seasonal extremes that push life to the brink. In this unforgiving land, animals don't get a second chance.

Zambia's Kafue National Park is an elephant heaven. Here, rescuers teach a herd of orphans the skills they need to make friends in the wild.

Super-smart Tulia and Zalipa go missing from Palas Island and the race is on to find them before they get into trouble.

Join baby capuchin monkey Chico in Brazil as he explores a forest full of excitement and danger and learns key skills that will allow him to survive and thrive.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

In the heart of the Zambian bush lurks one of the last remaining strongholds for some of Africa's most endangered large carnivores.

At Jungle School, the fate of several graduates hangs in the balance as the staff plans the next round of releases.

A Sloth Bear's Dilemma: Life's far from lazy for sloth mum Bibi as she's forced to fight drought, food shortages and predators to keep her two cubs safe.

When the runt of the Nsefu pride's new litter gets dangerously separated, it's his shy character and his mother's love that saves his life.

Journey through mystical lakes, where life adapts, survives and transforms. Witness the power of ancient beasts like the snapping turtle and walk tall with flamingos.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

In the heart of the Zambian bush lurks one of the last remaining strongholds for some of Africa's most endangered large carnivores.

At Jungle School, the fate of several graduates hangs in the balance as the staff plans the next round of releases.

A Sloth Bear's Dilemma: Life's far from lazy for sloth mum Bibi as she's forced to fight drought, food shortages and predators to keep her two cubs safe.

When the runt of the Nsefu pride's new litter gets dangerously separated, it's his shy character and his mother's love that saves his life.

Journey through mystical lakes, where life adapts, survives and transforms. Witness the power of ancient beasts like the snapping turtle and walk tall with flamingos.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Discover the clever way elephants dig wells, mourn cheetah Kuleta's loss after lions kill one of her cubs and watch as wild dog Phoenix faces down a hyena mob.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

Journey through mystical lakes, where life adapts, survives and transforms. Witness the power of ancient beasts like the snapping turtle and walk tall with flamingos.

When the runt of the Nsefu pride's new litter gets dangerously separated, it's his shy character and his mother's love that saves his life.

Hiding in Australia's twilight, these fruit-eating bats are famous for their social nature and huge wingspans.

Join baby capuchin monkey Chico in Brazil as he explores a forest full of excitement and danger and learns key skills that will allow him to survive and thrive.

Discover the clever way elephants dig wells, mourn cheetah Kuleta's loss after lions kill one of her cubs and watch as wild dog Phoenix faces down a hyena mob.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

In the heart of the Zambian bush lurks one of the last remaining strongholds for some of Africa's most endangered large carnivores.

At Jungle School, the fate of several graduates hangs in the balance as the staff plans the next round of releases.

In India, baby lion-tailed macaque Ravi faces life in a shrinking habitat. Luckily, he has a caring family watching over him.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Having been ravaged by poachers, the lifeless Liuwa Plains National Park is now being restored to its former glory by a remarkable team of conservationists.

Everyone's on edge as the team reunite reluctant mother Dilla with her new baby Delilah. Clara and Clarita go on their final journey.

Rana: Queen of the Jungle: Follow a day in the life of a Bengal tiger mum as she fights to keep her three young cubs safe in India's unforgiving jungle.

Life in the pride is turned upside down when a disastrous buffalo hunt leaves one cub dead and three dangerously lost.

Unmask the eerie beauty of swamplands, which have inspired centuries of folklore and serve as a vital link between life and death.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Having been ravaged by poachers, the lifeless Liuwa Plains National Park is now being restored to its former glory by a remarkable team of conservationists.

Everyone's on edge as the team reunite reluctant mother Dilla with her new baby Delilah. Clara and Clarita go on their final journey.

Rana: Queen of the Jungle: Follow a day in the life of a Bengal tiger mum as she fights to keep her three young cubs safe in India's unforgiving jungle.

Life in the pride is turned upside down when a disastrous buffalo hunt leaves one cub dead and three dangerously lost.

Unmask the eerie beauty of swamplands, which have inspired centuries of folklore and serve as a vital link between life and death.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 monkeys, chimps, orangutans and other primates.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

As vet Phil handles some prickly patients, rescuer Chantel extracts a sooty possum duo from a chimney and vet Meaghan unhooks the catch of the day.

Unmask the eerie beauty of swamplands, which have inspired centuries of folklore and serve as a vital link between life and death.

Life in the pride is turned upside down when a disastrous buffalo hunt leaves one cub dead and three dangerously lost.

The marsupial family ranges from the iconic kangaroo to the cheerful quokka. While they come in all shapes and sizes, there are many similarities.

In India, baby lion-tailed macaque Ravi faces life in a shrinking habitat. Luckily, he has a caring family watching over him.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

As vet Phil handles some prickly patients, rescuer Chantel extracts a sooty possum duo from a chimney and vet Meaghan unhooks the catch of the day.

Having been ravaged by poachers, the lifeless Liuwa Plains National Park is now being restored to its former glory by a remarkable team of conservationists.

Everyone's on edge as the team reunite reluctant mother Dilla with her new baby Delilah. Clara and Clarita go on their final journey.

Explore Tasmanian devils' softer side, meet a pioneering sea turtle, enjoy family dinner with Buttons the deer and play football with 800-kilogram Spud the bull.

Flap around with Banksi the fruit bat, celebrate a pig's rescue-versary and learn to speak baboon with Dingani, who has a one-of-a-kind kinship with his primate pal Lucy.

Head to Prince Edward Island and explore the family life of the red fox, sly creatures who are adept at living just on the fringes of society.

In the rivers of Nova Scotia, two species of fish swim upstream to their ancestral home, while a colony of double-crested cormorants thrive on the Pictou River.

Welcome to the Tundra: Wake up post-hibernation with seven ravenous bears in Stage One of the competition. See tiny Stomper vie for power and grizzled vet Bernie have a brawl.

Off Guadalupe Island, top shark ecologist Mauricio Hoyos attempts a television first as he attaches a camera to the dorsal fin of a great white.

The inspirational story of family who left the Sydney suburbs to transform a derelict farm and former hunting ranch in South Africa into a sanctuary for local wildlife.

Watch evolution happen in real time as the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, learn to use tools, interact with fire and adapt to the human world.

Ancient Enemies: In Africa, lions and wolves lead their ecosystems. Discover the strength, social strategies and hierarchies behind how they raise and protect their young.

All animals employ special strategies to get through the winter. Migrating birds fly south. But what do insects do.

Sir David Attenborough goes in search of the very first animals to inhabit our planet - a journey that begins in a forest near his childhood home in Leicester.

Sir David Attenborough explores the beautiful landscapes of Canada's Rocky Mountains, where fossils document an explosion in animal diversity.

Sir David Attenborough goes in search of the very first animals to inhabit our planet - a journey that begins in a forest near his childhood home in Leicester.

Sir David Attenborough explores the beautiful landscapes of Canada's Rocky Mountains, where fossils document an explosion in animal diversity.

Courtship: Dating is just as tricky a business in the insect world, and Sir David Attenborough finds out how certain bugs choose and then woo their partners.

Contend with the challenges of the rainy season, which turns everything green and spoils the lions' camouflage.

Journey to Okavango Delta as the Matata Pride battle wildfires and flooding in a fight to keep their cubs alive.

As a newborn whale draws its first breath, its preparation begins for one of the longest migrations on the planet.

Tensions rise as breeding season nears for the squirrel monkeys. With enemies closing in, will dominant female Alba find her alpha male suitor.

Contend with the challenges of the rainy season, which turns everything green and spoils the lions' camouflage.

Journey to Okavango Delta as the Matata Pride battle wildfires and flooding in a fight to keep their cubs alive.

Experts study over 100 great white sharks off New Zealand, testing speed, hunting and fearlessness to crown the alpha male in their mating race.

For the first few weeks of life, the world is a frightening place. Danger lurks around every corner and animals can't afford to let their guard down.

When young animals reach adulthood, their chances of survival increase hugely. But there are a lot of obstacles to overcome first.

Raising the next generation is the number one priority for every animal species. For some creatures, an entire village lends a helping hand, but others prefer to go solo.

The threat of extinction is all too real in the wild, but even against terrible odds, many animals fight back from the brink to continue their empires.

The powers of fire and ice collide in Iceland, actually Earth's largest volcanic island. Take a journey to this country driven by the forces of nature.

Return to Iceland to see how its landscapes are changing through the retreat of its glaciers. Every year, their tremendous power alters the nation forever.

New & Exclusive. Join Liz Bonnin as she comes face-to-face with polar bears, bowhead whales, and wolves.

Prowl the heart of central Asia with biologist and naturalist Dan O'Neill as he races against time searching for the enigmatic snow leopard.

Navigate the harsh Mongolian wilderness with Dan as he searches for 'The Dude', the largest snow leopard ever recorded.

In Slovenia lies the world's largest castle that's carved into a cave - a subterranean haven for the region's birds, boars and mountain goats.

Millions of years ago, animals were stranded on the shores of Madagascar, leading to remarkable adaptations. A case in point - the ring-tailed lemur.

Explore the treed cityscape where Matnoor rules over the 30-member-strong Street Troop, before meeting Aarav - the wilder Hill Troop's old alpha.

The Hill Troop invade the Street Troop's turf, before the Sisterhood plots to kidnap Sara's baby. Meanwhile, alpha Loci discovers his old rival is back.

Stand back as a brawl erupts after the Street Troop finds the Hill Troop on their turf, before alpha wannabe Ajit makes his move.

An Eternal Duel: Canids and felines deploy an arsenal of hunting skills. Felines face endurance, while wolves rely on their privileged sense of smell in a fight for survival.

David Attenborough descends beneath the waves and meets some of the tiny coral animals that helped build the Reef and make it an underwater wonderland.

Sir David Attenborough continues exploring the Great Barrier Reef, and discovers the animals that visit every year - some travelling thousands of miles.

In this concluding episode, Sir David Attenborough tries to understand what the next few decades may hold in store for the Reef.

New & Exclusive. March to the steady drumbeat of a unique avian family and learn why the world's 239 woodpecker species are nature's best lumberjacks.

An Eternal Duel: Canids and felines deploy an arsenal of hunting skills. Felines face endurance, while wolves rely on their privileged sense of smell in a fight for survival.

Explore the pristine wilderness of Snares Island with its colony of Snares Crested Penguins, soar with giant petrels and swim with giant sea lions.

Join sea lions, albatrosses, red-billed gulls and fairy prions on New Zealand's Otago Peninsula as they find mates and nurture the next generation.

Home to sharp climatic and ecological gradients, South Africa's Drakensberg is one of the continent's most impressive landscapes.

In geological terms, humans have only been around for the blink of an eye. However, we've managed to influence the evolutionary path for many animals.

Join biologists as they try to decipher why North American loons are suddenly in danger. Will these beloved birds continue to compose summer's soundtrack, or will they go silent forever.

Despite the gruelling conditions of the Namib, a select few large mammals have managed to adapt and survive. But just how do they do it.

Personal space is at a premium on the rocky islands off South Africa's coast. As thousands of animals congregate to breed, competition becomes fierce.

Test the limits with jaguar cub Frida, as she hones her survival skills in Brazil's Caiman Lodge Reserve.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 primates.

Meet two boisterous elephant babies that are beginning to outgrow the Lilayi nursery. It's time they moved onto big school - Kafue National Park.

Start a new term at the Orangutan Jungle School in Borneo, as newbie Bumi struggles to focus and star student Valentino experiences a bumpy start to college.

Youngsters of the Desert: A lion cub is forced to go it alone when his family is torn apart. Meanwhile, two abandoned leopard youngsters quickly learn to fend for themselves.

Follow a doggedly determined and close-knit clan of hyenas as they face a tough season on western Zambia's Liuwa Plains.

Hunt for unsuspecting seals with polar bears, bathe in natural hot springs with macaques and try out a unique survival strategy with Arctic foxes.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 primates.

Meet two boisterous elephant babies that are beginning to outgrow the Lilayi nursery. It's time they moved onto big school - Kafue National Park.

Start a new term at the Orangutan Jungle School in Borneo, as newbie Bumi struggles to focus and star student Valentino experiences a bumpy start to college.

Youngsters of the Desert: A lion cub is forced to go it alone when his family is torn apart. Meanwhile, two abandoned leopard youngsters quickly learn to fend for themselves.

Follow a doggedly determined and close-knit clan of hyenas as they face a tough season on western Zambia's Liuwa Plains.

Hunt for unsuspecting seals with polar bears, bathe in natural hot springs with macaques and try out a unique survival strategy with Arctic foxes.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 primates.

Set in Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, this documentary series follows the day-to-day dramas of looking after over 240 primates.

An Eternal Duel: Canids and felines deploy an arsenal of hunting skills. Felines face endurance, while wolves rely on their privileged sense of smell in a fight for survival.

Witness the biggest marine feeding frenzy on Earth and join wildebeest herds and elephant clans on their epic migrations.

Hunt for unsuspecting seals with polar bears, bathe in natural hot springs with macaques and try out a unique survival strategy with Arctic foxes.