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In a male-dominated field of work, Primatologist Citlalli Morelos-Juarez is leading a conservation project in the Ecuadorian region of the Choco rainforest, one of the last coastal rainforests on Earth, a biodiversity hotspot within a biodiversity hotspot. 4 minutes
The wings of cliff swallows in Nebraska are getting shorter – while female turtles in Chesapeake Bay are getting larger. On the Galapagos Islands, two species of finches are developing back into one. Increasing numbers of peregrine falcons are living in urban areas – and have adapted their behaviour: thanks to the city lights, they have learnt to hunt at night. What has happened to evolution? The answer is very simple: us. 53 minutes
The African Baobab is one of the largest living things in the world, an icon of the African landscape, instantly recognisable, mysterious and intriguing. It is the world’s biggest flowering plant and the largest succulent plant on earth. It is now being hailed as an African ‘superfruit’ and as a ‘dryland crop for the future’. 59 minutes
On the coast of south Africa, a group of mammoth mammals is arriving from the deep ocean. Every year humpback and southern right whales make incredible migrations from the Antarctic seas to mate and give birth along southern Africa’s rich protected coast. 50 minutes
Five critically endangered African species find protection in one modest haven - De Hoop Nature reserve is not only a World heritage Site it's also incredibly important for the survival of these iconic animal. 36,000 hectares are home to the rare and plucky Cape Mountain Zebra; the beautiful Bontebok; Cape Vultures; the African Black Oystercatcher and the mighty Southern Right Whale. 51 minutes
Each year, the Atlantic Coast off Newfoundland sees one of Canada's greatest natural spectacles: humpback whales arrive here in spring, to feed on huge swarms of capelin. At the edge of Canada's vast boreal forest, we meet polar bear cubs and in Canada's west coast province of British Columbia, we explore the world's largest intact temperate rainforest. 51 minutes.
This episode features the region between the Western Canadian Pacific coast line and the Rocky Mountains. The salmon run is one of our planet’s greatest migrations. Every summer, hundreds of millions of salmon make their way from the Pacific Ocean through the rivers upstream to spawn in the very spot where they themselves once hatched. 52 minutes.
The wide grass plains offers the perfect habitat for what is probably the most iconic animal of North America - the bison. The Canadian heartland is also studded with countless lakes. These became a crucial resource for water birds, returning from nesting grounds in the Arctic, on their long migration south. Snow geese are drawn there in large numbers, as well as sandhill cranes and huge flocks of ducks. 52 minutes
Ice defines the Canadian Arctic, and it suits one creature more than any other - the polar bear. We follow a family as they travel to the ice edge - the hunting ground of these top predators of the Arctic. Once the temperatures begin to rise again, life starts to flourish. The Arctic summer is short, but intense - during these months, more than half of the sea ice melts away. This largest annual transformation on our planet has fundamental effects on nature and wildlife. 53 minutes
Grey seals bask and breed in isolated coves where smugglers once landed their forbidden wares. Wind-shorn cliffs are alive with shags, cormorants, fulmar, gulls and nature’s fastest creature, the peregrine falcon. All the land teams with life. Life at the mercy of the surrounding sea and the weather that it brings. ‘Wild Cornwall’ takes viewers through one year of extremes following the trials of nature in a remarkable, forgotten world, out on the edge. 50 minutes
Wild Edens Russia captures the rare and iconic wildlife that inhabit every corner of this vast country. The Wild Edens documentary series aims to increase public awareness of global warming and the threat it poses to the particularly vulnerable ecosystems around the world, including Russia, Turkey and South Asia. 52 minutes
At a time of global climate change, Turkey’s diverse species adapt to survive during the country’s hottest time of year. Wild Edens: Turkey captures the surprising array of ecosystems and the rare and iconic wildlife that inhabit them; From bears and butterflies to vipers and vultures. This film reveals that where East meets West, a biological superpower is forged. 52 minutes
At a time of global climate change South Asia’s diverse species are pushed to survive as their environment changes around them. Wild Edens: South Asia captures many contrasting ecosystems and the rare and charismatic wildlife that inhabit them; an all-star lineup including elephants, rhino, leopards and tigers. 52 minutes
Korea is known as a modern, high tech nation; but beyond the bustle of the cities there’s a land of stunning natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. There are lush wetlands and mudflats in contrast to the soaring mountains and turbulent seas; and the beautiful goshawk, bottleneck dolphin and curious racoon dog thrive alongside Korea’s traditional people as they have for many thousands of years. 50 minutes
The notorious demilitarized zone of Korea has existed on the boundary of two warring nations for nearly 70 years where a tense standoff still remains. However, amidst the barbed wire fences and thousands of land mines, a unique natural wonderland from wild boar to giant hornets to rare cranes peacefully co-exist alongside the ashes of war. 50 minutes
We get up close and personal with some of the world’s most endangered, most exotic, most feared and most loved animals and the people who help them fight for their survival. Baboons, Aquila, Cheetahs, Elephants, Khwa ttu, Kelp Forest, Leopards, Lions, Penguins, Seals, Sharks. 24 minutes each
Did you know that animals are innovative individuals? Capable of inventing new ways of doing things? And to spread their inventions, these leaders can count on copycats. In fact, imitating parents and friends is the basis of learning in many animal species. Copying saves time and can even save lives. Learning from others is beneficial for escaping predators, finding food and creating useful alliances. 58 minutes
In social animals, family is paramount. The little ones cannot survive without the attentive care of their parent. This family unit forms the basic social group. Several families, linked together, form a larger group. In the animal world, nothing is more important than the bonds of blood. 48 minutes
Being sociable has its advantages. Finding food and facing the enemy is much easier with the strength found in numbers. In hard times, you can count on family and friends. But social connections also carry a negative side. Pests and viruses can take this opportunity to spread. 48 minutes
Like human beings, each animal has its own personality. Violent, calm, shy, daring, willing, revengeful, wise and the list goes on. All animals are not cut from the same cloth. And everyone in their own way leaves a mark the group with which they live. In nature, personality has a great influence on the size and nature of social networks. Is it useful or harmful to be shy, to be daring? The answer is ... it all depends! 48 minutes
Snakes are one of the most feared creatures on the planet and Asia is a hotspot for bites! But which is the deadliest? And should we be truly afraid? To find out, international venom doctor Bryan Fry travels the continent to come face-to-fang with some of the most dangerous snakes in Asia. His journey takes him from the laboratories of Singapore, to the beaches of Bali and deep into the jungles of India. 50 minutes
The grassland that covers the central region of Brazil is the country’s least known habitat, depending on dramatic summer thunderstorms and fire for its character. The maned wolf is a longlegged and strange predator – it spends half the year feeding on fruit while at other times it hunts insects and rodents. The giant anteater is the most charmingly ridiculous animal on Earth. 50 minutes
The British back garden is a familiar setting, but underneath the peonies and petunias is a much wilder hidden world, a miniature Serengeti, with beauty and brutality in equal measure. Through all four seasons, we reveal a stranger side to some of our more familiar garden residents. 97 minutes
These mysterious dwarf-like lions are known all over the world, but curiously can live only in very particular places. Herpetologists around the world are on a quest to reveal the secret life of these strange-looking lizards. An array of high-tech tools show the life of chameleons as they've never been seen before. It’s a journey of discovery into the forests of Madagascar, the savannahs of east and southern Africa and the Namib desert. 51 minutes
The first year in a wild animal's life is the most crucial! Will it get enough nourishment? How will it cope with sibling rivalry or the ever looming risk of predation? Through a series of touching, connected stories, we come face to face with these dangers. Fox cubs, crane chicks or wild boars’ piglets, they all face the same challenges. But nature is sometimes merciful. She gives her children a head start. 50 minutes & 90 minutes version available
The Dehesa is the Iberian Peninsula’s best kept secret – sometimes called the Spanish Serengeti, it is an ancient, wild grassland dotted with trees. stealthy Iberian lynxes prowl the shadows, formidable eagles patrol the skies, and colourful wildflowers conceal predators that have such astonishing camouflage they seem to completely disappear. The Dehesa is a crucially important ecosystem with awe-inspiring biodiversity. 52 minutes and 94 minutes version available.
Mongolia, a landlocked country hidden deep in the interior of Eastern Asia. Roughly the size of all the countries of western and central Europe combined it hides a vast range of habitats and wealth of wildlife. The country boasts 139 species of mammals and 450 species of birds. 3 episodes of 48 minutes
