The fate of several graduates awaits the next round of wild releases; runaway Zalipa is found, but her partner in crime, Tulia, is still missing; baby Clarita has a complete meltdown as the vets perform surgery on her mother.

At a home for rescued baby chimps in Liberia, Jim and Jenny Desmond teach the orphans the skills they would have learned from their mothers in the wild; a new orphan named Miracle is rescued from her life on a chain.

Tag along with Lizzie on her most dangerous Atlantic adventure yet; free diving with bull sharks; explore otherworldly Gulf Coast swamps filled with hungry alligators, crafty snapping turtles and tiny but mighty beach mice who strengthen sand dunes.

Chris discovers the cleverest animal travellers and how they find their way, from deer with mental maps, blue whales' planning routes, and dung beetles navigating by the stars.

Along the west coast of Great Britain, the world's longest uninterrupted footpath forges through more than 800 miles of breathtaking scenery; the diverse landscape of the Welsh coast is a geological treasure.

Four squirrels arrive with their tails tangled together and Zak's bald eagle is released.

Hope Swinimer recalls the most heartfelt and heart-wrenching moments from eight years and 100 episodes of "Hope for Wildlife.".

Hope fights a problem that kills millions of birds each year in Chicago.

Along the west coast of Great Britain, the world's longest uninterrupted footpath forges through more than 800 miles of breathtaking scenery; the diverse landscape of the Welsh coast is a geological treasure.

Four squirrels arrive with their tails tangled together and Zak's bald eagle is released.

Hope Swinimer recalls the most heartfelt and heart-wrenching moments from eight years and 100 episodes of "Hope for Wildlife.".

The team makes the final attempt to reunite reluctant mother Dilla with her new baby Delilah; Clara and Clarita are on their final journey to freedom when a dangerous flood stops them in their tracks and threatens everyone.

Along the west coast of Great Britain, the world's longest uninterrupted footpath forges through more than 800 miles of breathtaking scenery; the diverse landscape of the Welsh coast is a geological treasure.

A Lion cub runt must survive alone.

Adolescent lions face many challenges.

Spotted Hyenas on the Liuwa Plains in western Zambia.

Chase three young gazelles as they navigate the perils of life in the Serengeti.

At a home for rescued baby chimps in Liberia, Jim and Jenny Desmond teach the orphans the skills they would have learned from their mothers in the wild; a new orphan named Miracle is rescued from her life on a chain.

Tag along with Lizzie on her most dangerous Atlantic adventure yet; free diving with bull sharks; explore otherworldly Gulf Coast swamps filled with hungry alligators, crafty snapping turtles and tiny but mighty beach mice who strengthen sand dunes.

Chris discovers the cleverest animal travellers and how they find their way, from deer with mental maps, blue whales' planning routes, and dung beetles navigating by the stars.

Heading out with Lizzie and the Oncafari team as they set out on the hunt for a missing, dominant jaguar; monitoring the battle between young individuals who are all coveting power.

RSPCA vets treat a favorite koala in crisis and a prickly pair get messy.

An injured goanna climbs high up a tree and a bird gets fancy footwear.

Heading out with Lizzie and the Oncafari team as they set out on the hunt for a missing, dominant jaguar; monitoring the battle between young individuals who are all coveting power.

RSPCA vets treat a favorite koala in crisis and a prickly pair get messy.

An injured goanna climbs high up a tree and a bird gets fancy footwear.

The team makes the final attempt to reunite reluctant mother Dilla with her new baby Delilah; Clara and Clarita are on their final journey to freedom when a dangerous flood stops them in their tracks and threatens everyone.

Heading out with Lizzie and the Oncafari team as they set out on the hunt for a missing, dominant jaguar; monitoring the battle between young individuals who are all coveting power.

RSPCA vets treat a favorite koala in crisis and a prickly pair get messy.

An injured goanna climbs high up a tree and a bird gets fancy footwear.

Ireland is small in size but epic in wonder; surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, Cliffs of Moher to the extraordinary Giant's Causeway, this land has been shaped and reshaped by both the power of water and violent geological forces.

Hope is caring for the tiniest porcupine she's ever seen as the team tries to match orphans with surrogates; raccoon babies are paired with a family; Zak introduces goslings to a tame goose.

There's a moment of panic at Hope for Wildlife when Maxwell, the three-legged skink goes missing; luckily, they find him unharmed, just in time for Zak to release the vulture that has been in rehab for more than six months.

A mysterious predator prowls the streets of a giant metropolis.

Ireland is small in size but epic in wonder; surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, Cliffs of Moher to the extraordinary Giant's Causeway, this land has been shaped and reshaped by both the power of water and violent geological forces.

Hope is caring for the tiniest porcupine she's ever seen as the team tries to match orphans with surrogates; raccoon babies are paired with a family; Zak introduces goslings to a tame goose.

There's a moment of panic at Hope for Wildlife when Maxwell, the three-legged skink goes missing; luckily, they find him unharmed, just in time for Zak to release the vulture that has been in rehab for more than six months.

An inside look at the Nyaru Menteng Rescue Center in Borneo to explore how the orangutan school curriculum works, from nursery through graduation.

Ireland is small in size but epic in wonder; surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, Cliffs of Moher to the extraordinary Giant's Causeway, this land has been shaped and reshaped by both the power of water and violent geological forces.

A journey down Spain's Guadalquivir River, from the high Sierra de Cazorla down to Andalusia; passing through Cordoba and Seville, following the footsteps of Columbus and Magellan.

Discover the stories of six epic river journeys via the fascinating characters who live and work on and around the water.

Rumoured to be the cleanest river in Europe, few dispute it's the coldest; cascading down from the Dinaric Alps in Serbia, it soon crosses the border into Bosnia Herzegovina, where marine biologist and fisherman Sanel Riđanović casts for salmon.

Tackling the grade 6 rapids and untamed waters of the Buller River on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, blessed by a Māori elder of the Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō.

Heading out with Lizzie and the Oncafari team as they set out on the hunt for a missing, dominant jaguar; monitoring the battle between young individuals who are all coveting power.

RSPCA vets treat a favorite koala in crisis and a prickly pair get messy.

An injured goanna climbs high up a tree and a bird gets fancy footwear.

The story of some of the most impressive creatures in the world, two Nile crocodiles, living together in the African river.

The story of two mothers, a crocodile and a hippopotamus, as they face the perils of raising a family in this beautiful, remote location of Katuma.

In Borneo, Max discovers the art of nest making with the jungle's master builder: the orangutan; he escapes the insect-filled floor of the rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate's natural engineering prowess.

The story of some of the most impressive creatures in the world, two Nile crocodiles, living together in the African river.

The story of two mothers, a crocodile and a hippopotamus, as they face the perils of raising a family in this beautiful, remote location of Katuma.

In Borneo, Max discovers the art of nest making with the jungle's master builder: the orangutan; he escapes the insect-filled floor of the rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate's natural engineering prowess.

An inside look at the Nyaru Menteng Rescue Center in Borneo to explore how the orangutan school curriculum works, from nursery through graduation.

The story of some of the most impressive creatures in the world, two Nile crocodiles, living together in the African river.

The story of two mothers, a crocodile and a hippopotamus, as they face the perils of raising a family in this beautiful, remote location of Katuma.

In Borneo, Max discovers the art of nest making with the jungle's master builder: the orangutan; he escapes the insect-filled floor of the rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate's natural engineering prowess.

From the icy peaks of age-old mountain glaciers to the fog-shrouded canopies of Canada's only rainforest, it's the wettest place in North America.

Animals are being rescued left and right, including a harbor seal, a barred owl, and even a crow; Hope knows the most majestic animals are yet to arrive as the team anticipates the first fawn of the season.

Hope's first fawn of the season is doing better than expected, while a goose receives care at the Burnside Veterinary Hospital following a potentially fatal encounter; more than 60 raccoons are now in rehab.

Hope gets hurt; an owl gets a nasty welcome back to the wild.

From the icy peaks of age-old mountain glaciers to the fog-shrouded canopies of Canada's only rainforest, it's the wettest place in North America.

Animals are being rescued left and right, including a harbor seal, a barred owl, and even a crow; Hope knows the most majestic animals are yet to arrive as the team anticipates the first fawn of the season.

Hope's first fawn of the season is doing better than expected, while a goose receives care at the Burnside Veterinary Hospital following a potentially fatal encounter; more than 60 raccoons are now in rehab.

The orphaned orangutans attempt to make friends, which is a vital step in rehabilitation.

From the icy peaks of age-old mountain glaciers to the fog-shrouded canopies of Canada's only rainforest, it's the wettest place in North America.

Wake up with a new generation of lion cubs, zebra calves, and hyena pups on the African savannah, where every sunrise brings hope and new challenges. Celebrate their first strides toward independence in a land where every step is a test of survival.

The story of two mothers, a crocodile and a hippopotamus, as they face the perils of raising a family in this beautiful, remote location of Katuma.

Seven daredevil filmmakers try to capture a shark shot; see the preparation and planning that goes into achieving the desired footage.

Learn the secrets of the most powerful, capable birds in the sky; follow the dramatic story of a family of bald eagles; join avian specialist Lloyd Buck as he puts his trained golden eagle to the test in a series of remarkable experiments.

The story of some of the most impressive creatures in the world, two Nile crocodiles, living together in the African river.

The story of two mothers, a crocodile and a hippopotamus, as they face the perils of raising a family in this beautiful, remote location of Katuma.

In Borneo, Max discovers the art of nest making with the jungle's master builder: the orangutan; he escapes the insect-filled floor of the rainforest and takes inspiration from this solitary primate's natural engineering prowess.

Spy on the summer cubs as they learn to climb trees and forage for food in preparation for their release into the wild; get surprised by a set of new arrivals, observe the annual pre-hibernation eating binge and enjoy a bear-friendly Thanksgiving.

It is autumn and Gordon finds out that Hope is back with her mother.

Bailing out koala joeys and a grounded owl.

Spy on the summer cubs as they learn to climb trees and forage for food in preparation for their release into the wild; get surprised by a set of new arrivals, observe the annual pre-hibernation eating binge and enjoy a bear-friendly Thanksgiving.

It is autumn and Gordon finds out that Hope is back with her mother.

Bailing out koala joeys and a grounded owl.

The orphaned orangutans attempt to make friends, which is a vital step in rehabilitation.

Spy on the summer cubs as they learn to climb trees and forage for food in preparation for their release into the wild; get surprised by a set of new arrivals, observe the annual pre-hibernation eating binge and enjoy a bear-friendly Thanksgiving.

It is autumn and Gordon finds out that Hope is back with her mother.

Bailing out koala joeys and a grounded owl.

The jungle, underwater caves and lush everglades of the Yucatan shelter Mexico's largest predator, Morelet's crocodile.

The first skunk of the year arrives while Dr. Sherri operates on a pigeon's toe, and saves it from infection; the first songbirds of the year are released.

The clinic opens to visitors; starlings are moved; raccoons are released; Dr. Barry tends to an injured beaver.

Hope and Dr. Barry journey to Central America to meet frontline wildlife rescuers in the jungles of Costa Rica.

The jungle, underwater caves and lush everglades of the Yucatan shelter Mexico's largest predator, Morelet's crocodile.

The first skunk of the year arrives while Dr. Sherri operates on a pigeon's toe, and saves it from infection; the first songbirds of the year are released.

The clinic opens to visitors; starlings are moved; raccoons are released; Dr. Barry tends to an injured beaver.

Food-obsessed Beni receives an educational lesson from the local dominant male Petruk; Spanser, a former illegal pet, attempts to control his sweet tooth.

The jungle, underwater caves and lush everglades of the Yucatan shelter Mexico's largest predator, Morelet's crocodile.

Amanda races to save an elephant calf tangled in a poacher's wire snare; Alma tries to get a baby baboon nicknamed Doodle Bob to bond with a foster baboon mother.

Amanda puts a radio collar on one of the first cheetah cubs born in Malawi in twenty years; the team struggles to give a 4-meter python a physical; a group of tourists deliver a rambunctious baby monkey they rescued from the pet trade.

The team prepares to release two servals and a giant eagle owl, but the plan goes awry when a serval escapes into the dangerous city of Lilongwe; finding a foster mom for an orphaned vervet.

Amanda goes on an adventure to rescue a waterbuck caught by a poacher's snare; the center's resident hyena is treated for fly-bitten ears; Alma gets a mysterious late night monkey delivery.

Spy on the summer cubs as they learn to climb trees and forage for food in preparation for their release into the wild; get surprised by a set of new arrivals, observe the annual pre-hibernation eating binge and enjoy a bear-friendly Thanksgiving.

It is autumn and Gordon finds out that Hope is back with her mother.

Bailing out koala joeys and a grounded owl.

Researchers study shark behavior and fight for the protection of these predators.

The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom - from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet.".

Researchers study shark behavior and fight for the protection of these predators.

The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom - from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet.".

Food-obsessed Beni receives an educational lesson from the local dominant male Petruk; Spanser, a former illegal pet, attempts to control his sweet tooth.

Researchers study shark behavior and fight for the protection of these predators.

The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom - from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet.".

In the heart of central Mexico, lies Sierra Gorda, a region that is home to bobcats, pumas and flying squirrels.

A fox undergoes surgery; the marine mammals begin to move outside; the deer enclosure fills up with orphaned fawns.

The team tries to help a stranded sunfish.

Hope and Dr. Barry discover a horrifying problem in Costa Rica where man and monkey cross paths.

In the heart of central Mexico, lies Sierra Gorda, a region that is home to bobcats, pumas and flying squirrels.

A fox undergoes surgery; the marine mammals begin to move outside; the deer enclosure fills up with orphaned fawns.

The team tries to help a stranded sunfish.

Going up against infant Cesia's case of malaria and spotting a thief in the food store.

In the heart of central Mexico, lies Sierra Gorda, a region that is home to bobcats, pumas and flying squirrels.

The sun rises on a day in May and the animals of the American tropics get ready to beat the heat.

The summer solstice drives macaques into cool water and makes cranes dance on the chilly plateau.

Sea lions, yellow-eyed penguins and dolphins make the most of extra feeding time.

Mother's Day means the beginning of the dry season in Sri Lanka and the end of it in India.

Researchers study shark behavior and fight for the protection of these predators.

The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom - from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet.".

The animals are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their food, young ones, and territories. Some of their strategies can put the smartest of human beings in the shade.

Coasts are gateways from land to sea, offering opportunities to many creatures.

A journey across Madagascar uncovers the unique and incredible wildlife it has to offer, from its famed lemurs to chameleons.

The animals are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their food, young ones, and territories. Some of their strategies can put the smartest of human beings in the shade.

Coasts are gateways from land to sea, offering opportunities to many creatures.

A journey across Madagascar uncovers the unique and incredible wildlife it has to offer, from its famed lemurs to chameleons.

Going up against infant Cesia's case of malaria and spotting a thief in the food store.

The animals are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their food, young ones, and territories. Some of their strategies can put the smartest of human beings in the shade.

Coasts are gateways from land to sea, offering opportunities to many creatures.

A journey across Madagascar uncovers the unique and incredible wildlife it has to offer, from its famed lemurs to chameleons.

Costa Rica is a world of its own; a tropical corridor squeezed between two great oceans, powered by rivers and volcanoes; its volcanoes erupt and deposit minerals into the soil, making the land fertile and creating the country's rich bio-diversity.

Hope attempts to reunite a fawn with its mother; an eagle recovers from an infestation.

Hope's three bobcats get released into the wild, and the second baby barred owl arrives.

A bird is in trouble, but is it wildlife? Spring patients are ready to return to the wild.

Costa Rica is a world of its own; a tropical corridor squeezed between two great oceans, powered by rivers and volcanoes; its volcanoes erupt and deposit minerals into the soil, making the land fertile and creating the country's rich bio-diversity.

Hope attempts to reunite a fawn with its mother; an eagle recovers from an infestation.

Hope's three bobcats get released into the wild, and the second baby barred owl arrives.

Tracking down Lahei, who's gone AWOL; seeing who earns their post-college freedom.

Costa Rica is a world of its own; a tropical corridor squeezed between two great oceans, powered by rivers and volcanoes; its volcanoes erupt and deposit minerals into the soil, making the land fertile and creating the country's rich bio-diversity.

Live through a sunny tropical September day with creatures from Polynesia.

On the first day of spring in Australia, creatures look for either dinner or a date, ranging from kangaroos in the grasslands to koalas in the trees and freshwater crocodiles.

In Madagascar, meet unique primates and reptiles searching for water and dodging predators, from ring-tailed lemurs in the rainforests to tiny brown leaf chameleons in a land of extreme climate variations and habitats.

The sun rules everything on the arid Arabian Peninsula where lizards and camels have adapted to withstand intense conditions; rare hyrax and chameleons forage in more moderate southern mountains.

The animals are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their food, young ones, and territories. Some of their strategies can put the smartest of human beings in the shade.

Coasts are gateways from land to sea, offering opportunities to many creatures.

A journey across Madagascar uncovers the unique and incredible wildlife it has to offer, from its famed lemurs to chameleons.

Adapt or perish in the coral streets as higher-than-normal temperatures make autumn cooling more difficult; shack up with a clownfish family and their sea anemone landlord, then see cleaner fish give manta rays a day at the spa.

Roaming across America with a road-tripping chicken and meeting a mouse family living in an English garden; beating arachnophobia with a spider's help; trekking with the guardian of Earth's last two northern white rhinos.

Cockatoos and platypuses inspire new careers; a shared trauma bonds a human and an elephant for life; George the turkey vulture gets playful; a farewell to human-raised kangaroos.

Adapt or perish in the coral streets as higher-than-normal temperatures make autumn cooling more difficult; shack up with a clownfish family and their sea anemone landlord, then see cleaner fish give manta rays a day at the spa.

Roaming across America with a road-tripping chicken and meeting a mouse family living in an English garden; beating arachnophobia with a spider's help; trekking with the guardian of Earth's last two northern white rhinos.

Cockatoos and platypuses inspire new careers; a shared trauma bonds a human and an elephant for life; George the turkey vulture gets playful; a farewell to human-raised kangaroos.

Tracking down Lahei, who's gone AWOL; seeing who earns their post-college freedom.

Adapt or perish in the coral streets as higher-than-normal temperatures make autumn cooling more difficult; shack up with a clownfish family and their sea anemone landlord, then see cleaner fish give manta rays a day at the spa.

Roaming across America with a road-tripping chicken and meeting a mouse family living in an English garden; beating arachnophobia with a spider's help; trekking with the guardian of Earth's last two northern white rhinos.

Cockatoos and platypuses inspire new careers; a shared trauma bonds a human and an elephant for life; George the turkey vulture gets playful; a farewell to human-raised kangaroos.

A journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

The foxes escape their enclosure; two seals are released into the wild.

Three healthy, orphaned baby raccoons arrive; Justine the beaver returns; a raccoon arrives in a predicament.

The rehab is abuzz as Hope's open house approaches; a release at the birthplace of hockey goes offside; a deer doesn't want to depart.

A journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

The foxes escape their enclosure; two seals are released into the wild.

Three healthy, orphaned baby raccoons arrive; Justine the beaver returns; a raccoon arrives in a predicament.

Congratulating the new Orangutan Jungle School graduates, who aren't all spring chickens; following the convoy to the release site, where the team bids their friends a poignant farewell; enjoying the celebrations as Molly and Bumi move up a grade.

A journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

The islands' natural rhythms and challenges of new life unfold in this wild outpost; turtles return to nesting sites, rival iguanas compete for mates and albatrosses perform courtship dances.

A front-row seat to the planet's biggest biomass migration, the annual 1,000-mile sardine run along South Africa's east coast.

A veteran pair of ospreys return home to a Connecticut salt marsh; over one summer they must battle their enemies, withstand the elements and hunt hundreds of fish, all to raise the next generation of sea raptors.

Exploring pine forests, coral reefs and the Everglades to find out what scientists are doing to protect alligators, mini deer, manatees and other vulnerable species from human and animal invaders.

Adapt or perish in the coral streets as higher-than-normal temperatures make autumn cooling more difficult; shack up with a clownfish family and their sea anemone landlord, then see cleaner fish give manta rays a day at the spa.

Roaming across America with a road-tripping chicken and meeting a mouse family living in an English garden; beating arachnophobia with a spider's help; trekking with the guardian of Earth's last two northern white rhinos.

Cockatoos and platypuses inspire new careers; a shared trauma bonds a human and an elephant for life; George the turkey vulture gets playful; a farewell to human-raised kangaroos.

Jimmy and Jenny Desmond and their team are at breaking point, with 38 chimps to look after; losing one of them to illness leaves the team more determined than ever to build them all a new sanctuary where they can live like wild chimps.

Lizzie heads north to tag sharks and witness first-hand the slow disappearance of sea ice; she does time in bear jail with polar bears who are caught raiding a town for food after their hunting grounds diminish.

Gordon Buchanan must overcome his own fear, black bears have a dangerous reputation and attack more people than any other bear in the world, but once he meets Lily, a tolerant bear, mother of Hope, Gordon feels heartbroken.

Jimmy and Jenny Desmond and their team are at breaking point, with 38 chimps to look after; losing one of them to illness leaves the team more determined than ever to build them all a new sanctuary where they can live like wild chimps.

Lizzie heads north to tag sharks and witness first-hand the slow disappearance of sea ice; she does time in bear jail with polar bears who are caught raiding a town for food after their hunting grounds diminish.

Gordon Buchanan must overcome his own fear, black bears have a dangerous reputation and attack more people than any other bear in the world, but once he meets Lily, a tolerant bear, mother of Hope, Gordon feels heartbroken.

Congratulating the new Orangutan Jungle School graduates, who aren't all spring chickens; following the convoy to the release site, where the team bids their friends a poignant farewell; enjoying the celebrations as Molly and Bumi move up a grade.

Jimmy and Jenny Desmond and their team are at breaking point, with 38 chimps to look after; losing one of them to illness leaves the team more determined than ever to build them all a new sanctuary where they can live like wild chimps.

Lizzie heads north to tag sharks and witness first-hand the slow disappearance of sea ice; she does time in bear jail with polar bears who are caught raiding a town for food after their hunting grounds diminish.

Gordon Buchanan must overcome his own fear, black bears have a dangerous reputation and attack more people than any other bear in the world, but once he meets Lily, a tolerant bear, mother of Hope, Gordon feels heartbroken.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters; how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark.

A fawn in need of CPR interrupts the annual fox release; the owls and a seal make great strides.

The team races to save a raccoon covered in oil; a silver fox recovers after a vehicle collision.

Hope Swinimer rescues, rehabilitates and releases thousands of animals each year, while struggling to make ends meet; she is driven by her compassion and belief that every animal matters.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters; how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark.

A fawn in need of CPR interrupts the annual fox release; the owls and a seal make great strides.

The team races to save a raccoon covered in oil; a silver fox recovers after a vehicle collision.

An introduction to some of the big characters including "class clown" Valentino and "Big Boy" Beni; an emergency arrival of teenage mom Clara and her baby Clarita; vets round up the older orangutans, who are now ready to be released.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters; how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark.

Winter in Marakele National Park is one of the scarcest, but also most plentiful, times of the year; looking at how a giraffe's demise becomes a source of life for the region's vultures, who depend on the decaying flesh of animals like these.

Cape Town, South Africa is home to twenty types of frogs, but many are threatened by urban development; following western leopard toads on their tenuous journey to breed in the city's shrinking wetlands.

Once superabundant, African Elephant populations have declined drastically due to hunting; getting an in-depth look into the lives of these powerful land mammals, and seeing what parks like Addo and Tembe are doing to preserve their future.

Surviving the African savanna requires guile and teamwork for species who live in packs; following a day in the life of African wild dogs and dwarf mongooses to see how they rely on their tight-knit families to overcome the challenging landscape.

Jimmy and Jenny Desmond and their team are at breaking point, with 38 chimps to look after; losing one of them to illness leaves the team more determined than ever to build them all a new sanctuary where they can live like wild chimps.

Lizzie heads north to tag sharks and witness first-hand the slow disappearance of sea ice; she does time in bear jail with polar bears who are caught raiding a town for food after their hunting grounds diminish.

Gordon Buchanan must overcome his own fear, black bears have a dangerous reputation and attack more people than any other bear in the world, but once he meets Lily, a tolerant bear, mother of Hope, Gordon feels heartbroken.

Lizzie gets to know Fera, the Queen of the Pantanal, as she teaches her rambunctious cub Simba some essential jaguar skills, including how to climb trees and hunt for dinner.

The wildlife hospital is swamped after a major flood crisis in Brisbane.

An operation for a critical koala and rainbow lorikeets create chaos.

Lizzie gets to know Fera, the Queen of the Pantanal, as she teaches her rambunctious cub Simba some essential jaguar skills, including how to climb trees and hunt for dinner.

The wildlife hospital is swamped after a major flood crisis in Brisbane.

An operation for a critical koala and rainbow lorikeets create chaos.

An introduction to some of the big characters including "class clown" Valentino and "Big Boy" Beni; an emergency arrival of teenage mom Clara and her baby Clarita; vets round up the older orangutans, who are now ready to be released.

Lizzie gets to know Fera, the Queen of the Pantanal, as she teaches her rambunctious cub Simba some essential jaguar skills, including how to climb trees and hunt for dinner.

The wildlife hospital is swamped after a major flood crisis in Brisbane.

An operation for a critical koala and rainbow lorikeets create chaos.

The journey down the attraction-packed Niagara River is filled with adventure and beauty; navigating the fascinating history and engineering of this border river between Canada and the United States, arriving at the world-famous Niagara Falls.

The team prepares for the annual open house; Aislyn spends her last day organizing the second raccoon roundup.

Hope prepares for the annual open house, but approaching rainstorms threaten the event.

A rare owl appears ready for release but everyone wonders if it will fly.

The journey down the attraction-packed Niagara River is filled with adventure and beauty; navigating the fascinating history and engineering of this border river between Canada and the United States, arriving at the world-famous Niagara Falls.

The team prepares for the annual open house; Aislyn spends her last day organizing the second raccoon roundup.

Hope prepares for the annual open house, but approaching rainstorms threaten the event.

"Class Clown" Valentino is busy showing off; the staff decide that "Big Boy" Beni needs to lose weight; teenage mom Clara and her baby Clarita face a return to island life; they welcome a new pupil: Alba, the only reported albino orangutan.

The journey down the attraction-packed Niagara River is filled with adventure and beauty; navigating the fascinating history and engineering of this border river between Canada and the United States, arriving at the world-famous Niagara Falls.

The St. Lawrence River is one that forged North America, allowing ships to traverse the continent; the adventure begins in Canada's first capital city of Kingston and near Canada's second-largest city of Montreal.

Navigating the historic Potomac River from West Virginia to Chesapeake Bay, passing through Washington, D.C. and the national monuments and ending at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.

A journey down one of the wild rivers in the world, the Yukon; the unusual trip starts in an aircraft piloted by a painter and the odyssey ends with a visit to a graveyard of disintegrating rear-wheel steamers.

Meandering through the black waters of a primordial river immortalized in a folk song.

Lizzie gets to know Fera, the Queen of the Pantanal, as she teaches her rambunctious cub Simba some essential jaguar skills, including how to climb trees and hunt for dinner.

The wildlife hospital is swamped after a major flood crisis in Brisbane.

An operation for a critical koala and rainbow lorikeets create chaos.

In South Dakota, the rugged beauty of the Badlands is the backdrop for an assortment of animals, including the American bison, the black-tailed prairie dog and the burrowing owl; prairie dog pups are threatened by badgers, golden eagles and coyotes.

A look at the wide variety of creatures - both native and invasive - that currently occupy the city of Miami, including peacocks, pythons and parrots.

Tracking chimpanzees through the Rwandan forest with Max, who tries to convince these powerful monkeys that he's a friend, not a foe; key tips on jungle dining and witnessing complex family dynamics, including grooming and socializing.

In South Dakota, the rugged beauty of the Badlands is the backdrop for an assortment of animals, including the American bison, the black-tailed prairie dog and the burrowing owl; prairie dog pups are threatened by badgers, golden eagles and coyotes.

A look at the wide variety of creatures - both native and invasive - that currently occupy the city of Miami, including peacocks, pythons and parrots.

Tracking chimpanzees through the Rwandan forest with Max, who tries to convince these powerful monkeys that he's a friend, not a foe; key tips on jungle dining and witnessing complex family dynamics, including grooming and socializing.

"Class Clown" Valentino is busy showing off; the staff decide that "Big Boy" Beni needs to lose weight; teenage mom Clara and her baby Clarita face a return to island life; they welcome a new pupil: Alba, the only reported albino orangutan.

In South Dakota, the rugged beauty of the Badlands is the backdrop for an assortment of animals, including the American bison, the black-tailed prairie dog and the burrowing owl; prairie dog pups are threatened by badgers, golden eagles and coyotes.

A look at the wide variety of creatures - both native and invasive - that currently occupy the city of Miami, including peacocks, pythons and parrots.

Tracking chimpanzees through the Rwandan forest with Max, who tries to convince these powerful monkeys that he's a friend, not a foe; key tips on jungle dining and witnessing complex family dynamics, including grooming and socializing.

A breathtaking journey down the German section of the beautiful Moselle river, famous for vineyards on its dramatically steep banks and remarkable meandering loops.

The crew deals with emergencies in the bone-chilling cold; a herd of white-tailed deer is released.

Animals - and a plant - that use stench to survive.

Two tiny orphans struggle to survive; Hope takes a second swing at a release gone wrong.

A breathtaking journey down the German section of the beautiful Moselle river, famous for vineyards on its dramatically steep banks and remarkable meandering loops.

The crew deals with emergencies in the bone-chilling cold; a herd of white-tailed deer is released.

Animals - and a plant - that use stench to survive.

Kasper, who is 90kgs, somehow eludes the capture team and climbs 30 meters high in a tree; Beni's food theft and ongoing weight gain starts causing serious concern for his health.

A breathtaking journey down the German section of the beautiful Moselle river, famous for vineyards on its dramatically steep banks and remarkable meandering loops.

The kangaroos that populate the woodlands, pastures and forests of Australia cluster together in groups known as mobs.

Aggressive predators, extreme weather and lively joeys can make it challenging for mother kangaroos.

Male kangaroos, also known as bucks, face both risk and reward in their drive to secure their species.

A two-year-old Tasmanian Devil named Carlos looks for food and fights for dominance.

In South Dakota, the rugged beauty of the Badlands is the backdrop for an assortment of animals, including the American bison, the black-tailed prairie dog and the burrowing owl; prairie dog pups are threatened by badgers, golden eagles and coyotes.