26.12 01:15
60 Minuten
Spy in the Snow
In this documentary, hidden cameras in a new generation of spy creatures reveal the fascinating behaviours of animals from penguins to parrots, polar bears to otters, and wallabies to wombats.
26.12 02:15
50 Minuten
Santa's Wild Home
A lyrical portrayal of the enchanting wild creatures that live in Santa's home, an ever-changing wilderness that is far to the north.
26.12 03:05
50 Minuten
White Winter
In spite of wintery conditions on the Northern Alpine rim, climate change forces animals to adjust their behaviour, alter their diet, and turn their ecology upside down.
26.12 03:55
55 Minuten
Evolve
Patrick explores the single most important driver of evolution: survival. He encounters animals that adapted over time and discovers how they are inspiring new technologies.
26.12 04:50
80 Minuten
Evolve
Patrick investigates evolution's regenerative secrets; could the next major medical breakthroughs be hiding in deadly scorpions, prehistoric predators, or even the smallest animals on Earth?
26.12 06:10
20 Minuten
Arctic Vets
Polar Bear Alert Team leader Andrew and recruit Brock release a polar bear back into the wild but find that another bear that has come dangerously close to town.
26.12 06:30
50 Minuten
Monsters of the Deep
Steve Backshall explores deep-sea creatures and reveals behaviour never caught before on camera; here we discover mysterious killers like the iconic anglerfish and the bizarre-looking stoplight...
26.12 09:50
50 Minuten
Wild Alaska
The few short months of an Alaskan summer must sustain the wildlife for the whole year; no matter how hot it gets, winter is just around the corner and there is much to do before the sun sets again.
26.12 10:40
55 Minuten
Wild Alaska
To survive the cold and darkness of an Alaskan winter takes courage, cunning and remarkable endurance; tough and resourceful characters face up to the ultimate challenges of this land.
26.12 11:35
40 Minuten
Arctic
The Arctic's steady seasons have allowed life to thrive for millennia, but global warming is upsetting this balance and scientists are discovering that what happens here affects us all.
26.12 12:15
55 Minuten
Snow Bears
Follow polar bear cubs and their mother on a 400-mile journey; with the arrival of spring the ice vanishes - and with it the seals - as polar bears follow their prey to the far north.
26.12 13:10
30 Minuten
Arctic Vets
At APC, snow leopard Batu suddenly stops breathing while Dr Andrea performs surgery; in the Yukon, an injured baby lynx is reunited with its family with the help of Dr Chris and intern Dr Shannon.
26.12 13:40
50 Minuten
Predator Countdown
We explore the diverse continent of South America and learn how a pod of orcas snatch seal pups from right under their mothers' noses; meanwhile, a jaguar hunts the formidable caiman in the jungle.
26.12 14:30
60 Minuten
Primates
Meet the people going to extraordinary lengths to safeguard primates' future; bridges are being built to help monkeys cross busy roads, and mountain gorilla rangers risk their lives on a daily basis.
26.12 15:30
60 Minuten
Waterhole: Africa's Animal Oasis
A custom-built waterhole in Tanzania rigged with hidden cameras captures a year of transformation through the seasons; which animals drank the most, and which species was spotted most often?
26.12 16:30
50 Minuten
Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall
Steve Backshall explores the Baliem River on the island of New Guinea; he starts his journey at Lake Habema and encounters some of the most extreme whitewater rapids seen anywhere on the planet.
26.12 17:20
55 Minuten
Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall
Steve continues his journey along the Baliem River as he and his crew kayak Baliem's lower gorge; with jagged rock walls looming overhead and crashing currents, the risk of capsizing is constant.
26.12 18:15
45 Minuten
Shark
Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.
26.12 19:00
50 Minuten
The Origins of Mammals
The Karoo desert in South Africa is a major palaeontological site preserving 120 million years of history; it is not mainly dinosaurs that have been discovered here, but the ancestors of mammals.
26.12 19:50
55 Minuten
The Origins of Mammals
Fossils in the Karoo Desert unveil the epic tale of therapsids, ancient ancestors of mammals; their survival strategies and evolutionary traits reveal a forgotten chapter of our own story.
26.12 20:45
50 Minuten
Grasslands: North America's Hidden Wilderness
This is an exploration of a little-known landscape in the heartland of North America where wildlife co-exists peacefully with humans working on the front lines of unique conservation practices.
26.12 21:35
50 Minuten
Pantanal - Brazil's Natural Miracle
Some animals are under serious threat elsewhere, but they thrive in Brazil's wetlands; this documentary reveals their secret and also reminds us why this natural paradise is under threat once more.
26.12 22:25
50 Minuten
My Otter Diary
Wildlife filmmaker Sugandhi Gadadhar explores the playful and resilient lives of otters in one of India's most rapidly changing waterways.
26.12 23:15
45 Minuten
Shark
Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.
27.12 00:00
55 Minuten
Wild Alaska
Alaska faces one of the greatest transformations on Earth as light and warmth return; for those animals emerging from a long winter's sleep, it's a time of intense competition.
27.12 00:55
50 Minuten
Wild Alaska
The few short months of an Alaskan summer must sustain the wildlife for the whole year; no matter how hot it gets, winter is just around the corner and there is much to do before the sun sets again.
27.12 01:45
50 Minuten
Wild Alaska
To survive the cold and darkness of an Alaskan winter takes courage, cunning and remarkable endurance; tough and resourceful characters face up to the ultimate challenges of this land.
27.12 02:35
45 Minuten
Arctic
The Arctic's steady seasons have allowed life to thrive for millennia, but global warming is upsetting this balance and scientists are discovering that what happens here affects us all.
27.12 03:20
55 Minuten
Snow Bears
Follow polar bear cubs and their mother on a 400-mile journey; with the arrival of spring the ice vanishes - and with it the seals - as polar bears follow their prey to the far north.
27.12 04:15
50 Minuten
Evolve
Patrick goes in search of the animals that have mastered the art of protection; from invisible octopuses to invincible cockroaches, they inspire scientists to create new survival technologies.
27.12 05:05
70 Minuten
Predator Countdown
We explore the diverse continent of South America and learn how a pod of orcas snatch seal pups from right under their mothers' noses; meanwhile, a jaguar hunts the formidable caiman in the jungle.
27.12 06:15
50 Minuten
Predator Countdown
We venture into the arid landscapes of Australia to witness the extraordinary battles between predators and prey; among them are a large goanna reptile, saltwater crocodiles and many more.
27.12 07:05
25 Minuten
Aussie Snake Wranglers
A young boy's trip to the toilet is quickly interrupted when he spots a slithery serpent hiding in the toilet rolls, and Mick and Adele search a whole house for a small brown snake.
27.12 07:30
45 Minuten
The Bizarre Pet Vets
Dr Hamish treats a bitey ferret called Nibbler, Dr James does a health check on Zeus the black-headed python, and Dr Michelle treats a talkative eclectus parrot with suspected reproductive problems.
27.12 08:15
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Gary, Arlie and Damon rescue two gators - one near a restaurant and the other at an industrial equipment supplier - while the team gets Gator Country ready for the busiest day of the year.
27.12 08:40
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Gary searches for a gator in a drainage ditch while Arlie finds another hanging out in a pool, and the Gator Country team trade wrangling for educating as they hit the road for a show in Fort Worth.
27.12 09:05
20 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Gary, Shannon, Callie and Damon try to catch a ten-foot alligator in a muddy mess, and there is one big problem near a local golf course when a gator gets stuck near a busy street.
27.12 09:25
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Gary, Arlie and Jake search for a gator in an RV park, Shannon finds a timber rattlesnake at a local business, and the team trade gators with their sister park in South Padre Island, Texas.
27.12 09:50
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Arlie constructs an ingenious new invention to help catch gators - but the results are mixed - Shannon charms a shy gator, and trouble is afoot for Arlie and Jessica away from the park.
27.12 10:15
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Arlie and his son Blue have five hours of father-son fun rescuing a gator in a pond, the team gather eggs from gator nests at the park, and an alligator goes looking for a chicken dinner.
27.12 10:40
20 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
The team take a paddle boat out for a rescue, a hunt for a sneaky gator ends in chest-deep water, and a gator with an eye problem gets a check-up.
27.12 11:00
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
Two US Army veterans help Gary with a rescue at the park, and Arlie and Blue wrangle a feisty gator out of a dangerous situation.
27.12 11:25
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
A new intern is tasked with helping the team remove a gator from a 20-foot-deep well, and Callie and Shannon rescue a gator hanging out near a movie theatre.
27.12 11:50
25 Minuten
Texas Gator Savers
A family and their pets are in danger when a gator finds a cool shady spot under their house, and a training day for intern Grace becomes scary when the team finds a huge gator at a local ranch.
27.12 12:15
50 Minuten
Nature's Fast Attacks
This first episode features footage showing the lightning-fast moves that predators deploy to capture their prey and the rapid escape tactics that will see who wins these high-velocity battles.
27.12 13:05
50 Minuten
Nature's Fast Attacks
In the battle between predator and prey, we explore how deception and speed can often be the difference between life and death; even some of the fastest hunters use stealth to trick their prey.
27.12 13:55
55 Minuten
Nature's Mass Attacks
In the battle to eat or be eaten, it's not always the mighty that win; featuring animals from the gigantic to the miniature, this is a fascinating look at the tactics used by predator and prey.
27.12 14:50
50 Minuten
Nature's Mass Attacks
We focus on the iconic migratory animals of Africa, North America and Oceania as they travel long distances through some of the world's most stunning landscapes and battle extreme odds of survival.
27.12 15:40
45 Minuten
Predators
The moment between predator and prey is a dramatic event in nature - for one it's a meal, for the other a matter of life and death. We look at the strategies top predators use to catch their prey.
27.12 16:25
50 Minuten
Wild Boar: The Comeback
Hunted, slaughtered and exterminated - that was the wild boar's fate throughout the last century. This is the story of the most underrated animal in Europe's forests and its remarkable comeback.
27.12 17:15
55 Minuten
Wolf: Wanderer Without Borders
Nature documentary - Ep. 1. A two-part documentary series dedicated to the return of the wolf to the forests of the Netherlands and Central Europe after 150 years as we follow the journey of a young...
27.12 18:10
50 Minuten
Wolf: Wanderer Without Borders
A two-part documentary series dedicated to the return of the wolf to the forests of the Netherlands and Central Europe after 150 years as we follow the journey of a young lone wolf.
27.12 19:00
50 Minuten
Wild Sky
Admire the ingenious ways in which animals adapt to Australia's extreme weather.
27.12 19:50
55 Minuten
Wild Sky
Map the polar vortex, witness the aurora, and see animals hide from tornadoes.
27.12 20:45
50 Minuten
Wild Sky
Criss-cross the vast continent of Africa and witness animals' endless quest for water.
27.12 21:35
50 Minuten
Wild Sky
Discover why wild variations in the weather fuel South America's biodiversity.
27.12 22:25
45 Minuten
Shark
There are several particularly aggressive species of shark that account for most fatalities; we explore how and where these key predators hunt in this episode.
27.12 23:10
50 Minuten
Nature's Fast Attacks
This first episode features footage showing the lightning-fast moves that predators deploy to capture their prey and the rapid escape tactics that will see who wins these high-velocity battles.
28.12 00:00
55 Minuten
Nature's Fast Attacks
In the battle between predator and prey, we explore how deception and speed can often be the difference between life and death; even some of the fastest hunters use stealth to trick their prey.
28.12 00:55
50 Minuten
Nature's Mass Attacks
In the battle to eat or be eaten, it's not always the mighty that win; featuring animals from the gigantic to the miniature, this is a fascinating look at the tactics used by predator and prey.