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From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

Dan O'Neill is on a mission to find, film and measure the planet's biggest predatory sharks; he heads to the Neptune Islands, a place that is perfect for spotting giant great whites.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

A puppy fights against a deadly disease in the Karratha Vet Hospital, a chicken gets a prosthetic leg, and Dr Lu volunteers in a koala crisis caused by bushfires on Kangaroo Island.

The team prepares to release two beautiful and elusive spotted cats called servals - meanwhile, it's all hands on deck when a baby monkey arrives in critical condition.

Julian is called out in the middle of the night to save a cow that has prolapsed her uterus whilst giving birth; in Thirsk, sheep farmer Richard Todd has rushed in to see Peter.

Peter is called to help Marshmallow, a little foal born just hours ago who can't take a vital first feed from mum; Julian performs surgery on new mum Bea, a Labrador who's eaten a large sock.

A puppy fights against a deadly disease in the Karratha Vet Hospital, a chicken gets a prosthetic leg, and Dr Lu volunteers in a koala crisis caused by bushfires on Kangaroo Island.

The team prepares to release two beautiful and elusive spotted cats called servals - meanwhile, it's all hands on deck when a baby monkey arrives in critical condition.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Peter is given the run around as he tries to vaccinate not one but TEN cats at their home. As he goes

Following veterinary surgeries in Thirsk and Boroughbridge. Rare cattle breeder Chris is sick with worry, as

Observational documentary series. Greedy terrier Wesley has taken his food obsession too far and eaten

Julian is called out to treat two cattle; he removes a stone from the first cow's hoof, but the second animal is a different proposition. At the surgery, a baby goat is struggling to open his eyes.

Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan witness the rise of mega beasts like the woolly mammoth and sabretooth cat; we reveal how these mighty creatures survived such savage environmental extremes.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

Dan O'Neill is on a mission to find, film and measure the planet's biggest predatory sharks; he heads to the Neptune Islands, a place that is perfect for spotting giant great whites.

Meet the animals that live in the extremes who have created unique tools and techniques to cope with the harshest challenges to their continued survival.

Julian gets a call from farmer Jackie; two of her alpacas have gorged themselves on the food stash and are foaming at the mouth and choking. Julian is in a race against time to save their lives.

It's not just birds that enjoy life at the top as we reveal our top contenders living the high life; which species take the bronze, silver and gold place as nature's ultimate high flyers?

Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan witness the rise of mega beasts like the woolly mammoth and sabretooth cat; we reveal how these mighty creatures survived such savage environmental extremes.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

Six men find themselves in open water - and then disappear. Jeremy travels to the scene to investigate.

At the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Dr Bree and her team are dedicated to saving Australian wildlife; they treat every animal - from tiny echidnas to koalas and kangaroos - from their vet truck.

It's not just birds that enjoy life at the top as we reveal our top contenders living the high life; which species take the bronze, silver and gold place as nature's ultimate high flyers?

Chilli has kept all cubs alive for a month since the separation; Inara courts Shadow and may be expecting; a hunt injures Chilli and Inara returns just in time but is seen as an outsider at first.

We take a look at some of the animals that have led the way in refining their skills as masterful huntsmen; using their size, strength and unique weapons, animals use it all in order to survive.

This is the story of how Australia's snakes evolved, over millions of years, to thrive and become dominant predators in every ecosystem on one of the harshest and most extreme continents on Earth.

Lions, jackals, hyenas, sharks and birds of prey are no stranger to the path of least resistance; they aren't fussy eaters - the only objective is securing their next meal.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

Cyclone Damien, the biggest cyclone to hit Karratha for ten years, heads towards the Vet Hospital; meanwhile, a lady prepares to cross Australia by camel in the Pilbara desert.

Amanda goes on a white-knuckle bushwhacking adventure to rescue a waterbuck caught by a poacher's snare, and Alma gets a mysterious late-night monkey delivery.

Julian sets up a blood bank at Jackie's alpaca farm to take samples that could benefit any struggling crias born here; Peter rushes to help a cow struggling to give birth in the middle of the night.

Julian rushes to a farm where a cow is suffering with a rare and complex problem; in Thirsk, beloved dog Sweepy is waiting to see Peter with a large tumour that needs removing.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Cyclone Damien, the biggest cyclone to hit Karratha for ten years, heads towards the Vet Hospital; meanwhile, a lady prepares to cross Australia by camel in the Pilbara desert.

Amanda goes on a white-knuckle bushwhacking adventure to rescue a waterbuck caught by a poacher's snare, and Alma gets a mysterious late-night monkey delivery.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Bull Pip needs an urgent foot trim, but he's reluctant to lie down and allow Peter do his job; in Boroughbridge, Julian and Katy are operating on Bertie's the beagle's leg.

Amadeus the alpaca has a stick in his eye which has caused a nasty injury, and Peter greets a familiar face from Down Under when a baby wallaby comes to the practice a little down in the dumps.

There's some extreme vetting for Julian as he tries to help a struggling ewe give birth in an open field in the rain, and Peter performs an emergency C-section on heavily pregnant shih tzu Madge.

Jeremy Wade journeys to the infamous Congo River in Central Africa in search of the Goliath tiger fish, which is quite possibly the world's most ferocious river fish.

Jeremy heads to the Mekong River in Thailand in search of one of the world's largest and most terrifying river fish, the giant freshwater stingray.

Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan witness the rise of mega beasts like the woolly mammoth and sabretooth cat; we reveal how these mighty creatures survived such savage environmental extremes.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

Dan O'Neill is on a mission to find, film and measure the planet's biggest predatory sharks; he heads to the Neptune Islands, a place that is perfect for spotting giant great whites.

Chilli has kept all cubs alive for a month since the separation; Inara courts Shadow and may be expecting; a hunt injures Chilli and Inara returns just in time but is seen as an outsider at first.

We take a look at some of the animals that have led the way in refining their skills as masterful huntsmen; using their size, strength and unique weapons, animals use it all in order to survive.

This is the story of how Australia's snakes evolved, over millions of years, to thrive and become dominant predators in every ecosystem on one of the harshest and most extreme continents on Earth.

Lions, jackals, hyenas, sharks and birds of prey are no stranger to the path of least resistance; they aren't fussy eaters - the only objective is securing their next meal.

Filmmaker Uwe Anders spent two years observing the wildlife of Germany's north, a region that defies all expectations with its incredible biodiversity and spectacular animal behaviour.

Eastern Poland is one of Europe's last wild regions; the Biebrza lowlands make up the biggest national park in Poland and are of the utmost value for beavers, otters and countless aquatic birds.

Slovenia boasts a stunning variety of natural monuments, scenic landscapes and wildlife; the country has also been given top spot in a United Nations list of the most sustainable national lifestyles.

Filmmaker Braňo Molnár creates an emotional portrait of the Danube river, a home to hundreds of species of plants and animals that has witnessed drastic changes in recent years.

Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan witness the rise of mega beasts like the woolly mammoth and sabretooth cat; we reveal how these mighty creatures survived such savage environmental extremes.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

From deadly T-Rexes to giant woolly mammoths, new evidence reveals how giant beasts evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, and what triggered their extinction.

Dan O'Neill is on a mission to find, film and measure the planet's biggest predatory sharks; he heads to the Neptune Islands, a place that is perfect for spotting giant great whites.

Meet the animals that live in the extremes who have created unique tools and techniques to cope with the harshest challenges to their continued survival.

Katy takes on the role of avian midwife to a budgie in the Karratha Vet Clinic, Dr Lu rescues a koala on Kangaroo Island, and Ed and Dunc head off on a nighttime crabbing expedition in Shark Bay.

Amanda and visiting vet Sophie pull out all the stops to give a vervet monkey with a broken leg a chance at returning to the wild, and Alma receives a special orphan - a cat-like genet.

Series 9B

Julian meets poorly boy Georgie, a little Lhasa apso with a huge and horrible-looking mouth tumour; Peter examines a cow that has prolapsed her uterus and has to work quickly to try to save her.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Katy takes on the role of avian midwife to a budgie in the Karratha Vet Clinic, Dr Lu rescues a koala on Kangaroo Island, and Ed and Dunc head off on a nighttime crabbing expedition in Shark Bay.

Amanda and visiting vet Sophie pull out all the stops to give a vervet monkey with a broken leg a chance at returning to the wild, and Alma receives a special orphan - a cat-like genet.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Julian faces a massive challenge trying to save one of the biggest calves that he's ever had to deliver, and Peter operates to remove a cancerous testicle from owner Margaret's dog.

It's birthing season on Jackie Barlow's alpaca farm, and Peter heads over to West Yorkshire to open a brand-new animal hospital run by his friends and colleagues.

Peter rushes into Skeldale on his day off to try to save a lamb of Richard Bell's, and Julian's treating a very poorly one-week old llama called Noah at Suzanne Benson's trekking centre.

It's an exciting journey of discovery into an almost untouched wilderness through the seasons.

Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen.

Reindeer are seriously endangered in southern Canada; however, the fate of one of their herds is improving thanks to an exemplary conservation plan initiated by Indigenous peoples.

Wolves roam the Canadian Northwest in significant numbers; in this northern extremity of the Rockies, humans and wolves are learning to coexist and are building a common future today.

We explore a diverse range of topics that showcase the incredible survival skills animals have developed over time and feature our top 20 animal species for each of these categories.

Travel to the Arctic for a peek at the challenges of life in the boreal forest; witness a secret reindeer superpower, navigate a rodent labyrinth of snow, and learn why moose are foodies at heart.

This documentary explores the intricacy, majesty, and ecological connections of our planet which can only be revealed by a bird's-eye view.

Through all the seasons, animals need to find enough to eat, find partners, raise their families and deal with the weather, and they have amazing tricks to overcome what each season throws at them!

Through all the seasons, animals need to find enough to eat, find partners, raise their families and deal with the weather, and they have amazing tricks to overcome what each season throws at them!"

Chilli has kept all cubs alive for a month since the separation; Inara courts Shadow and may be expecting; a hunt injures Chilli and Inara returns just in time but is seen as an outsider at first.

We take a look at some of the animals that have led the way in refining their skills as masterful huntsmen; using their size, strength and unique weapons, animals use it all in order to survive.

This is the story of how Australia's snakes evolved, over millions of years, to thrive and become dominant predators in every ecosystem on one of the harshest and most extreme continents on Earth.

Lions, jackals, hyenas, sharks and birds of prey are no stranger to the path of least resistance; they aren't fussy eaters - the only objective is securing their next meal.

Travel to the Arctic for a peek at the challenges of life in the boreal forest; witness a secret reindeer superpower, navigate a rodent labyrinth of snow, and learn why moose are foodies at heart.

Our planet is marked by catastrophes whether collisions in the solar system, asteroid strikes, volcanic eruptions or global climatic crises; this series reconstructs some of these historic catastrophes.

Throughout its history, Earth has continuously fluctuated between greenhouse and icehouse; however, this particular icehouse phase is the most extreme period of cold our planet has ever witnessed.

Around 540 million years ago, plate tectonics and climatic fluctuations kept throwing new life off track; evolution nevertheless progressed and even managed to make the leap onto land.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

Ed and Dunc set out on a shark mission in Shark Bay to restock Ocean Park after having closed for Covid, and Rick weighs a Rottweiler using his local pub's forklift.

Amanda and Mandy try every trick in the book to help a snared hyena, and the team's plan to release a troop of 13 monkeys is thwarted by last-minute surgery and some crafty escape artists.

Peter has a fight on his hands to save the life of premature alpaca Maverick; Julian performs a delicate operation on Labrador puppy Amber, who has a condition called 'cherry eye'.

Series 9B Observational documentary series following veterinary surgeries in Thirsk and Boroughbridge.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Ed and Dunc set out on a shark mission in Shark Bay to restock Ocean Park after having closed for Covid, and Rick weighs a Rottweiler using his local pub's forklift.

Amanda and Mandy try every trick in the book to help a snared hyena, and the team's plan to release a troop of 13 monkeys is thwarted by last-minute surgery and some crafty escape artists.

Peter rushes into Skeldale on his day off to try to save a lamb of Richard Bell's, and Julian's treating a very poorly one-week old llama called Noah at Suzanne Benson's trekking centre.

Julian has to perform surgery on his dog, Emmy, and she is not too keen on needles.

Peter has a very, very big problem in the shape of one-ton bull Pip whose foot needs urgent attention.

Julian tries to save an alpaca with a terrible eye injury.

Chilli has kept all cubs alive for a month since the separation; Inara courts Shadow and may be expecting; a hunt injures Chilli and Inara returns just in time but is seen as an outsider at first.

We take a look at some of the animals that have led the way in refining their skills as masterful huntsmen; using their size, strength and unique weapons, animals use it all in order to survive.

This is the story of how Australia's snakes evolved, over millions of years, to thrive and become dominant predators in every ecosystem on one of the harshest and most extreme continents on Earth.

Lions, jackals, hyenas, sharks and birds of prey are no stranger to the path of least resistance; they aren't fussy eaters - the only objective is securing their next meal.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

Julian is called out to treat two cattle; he removes a stone from the first cow's hoof, but the second animal is a different proposition. At the surgery, a baby goat is struggling to open his eyes.

We explore a diverse range of topics that showcase the incredible survival skills animals have developed over time and feature our top 20 animal species for each of these categories.

Dive into the complex world of spectacularly brutal mass attacks. Season premiere.

Dive into the complex world of spectacularly brutal mass attacks. Season finale.

This is the story of how Australia's snakes evolved, over millions of years, to thrive and become dominant predators in every ecosystem on one of the harshest and most extreme continents on Earth.

Jeremy heads there to discover the identity of the mystery attacker.

At the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Dr Bree and her team are dedicated to saving Australian wildlife; they treat every animal - from tiny echidnas to koalas and kangaroos - from their vet truck.

We explore a diverse range of topics that showcase the incredible survival skills animals have developed over time and feature our top 20 animal species for each of these categories.

Kira is a bearded vulture born in the Spanish Pyrenees and released into the wild in Switzerland at a young age; she is equipped with GPS by wildlife biologists so we can accompany her.

Grey seals are less shy than the more famous harbour seals; camera close-ups don't scare them, so they allow us to follow them as they rest on the beach and hunt the waters for food.

On the edge of the wild Atlantic, Scotland's islands host dramatic wildlife spectacles.

An in-depth look is taken at the wildlife and natural elements that are abundant during the springtime in Scotland.

Many animals can be found in the forests and jungles. From Snares penguins in New Zealand to leaf-tailed geckos and fossas in Madagascar, a vast array of species have made their home among the trees.

Dr Katy has been given custody of two endangered Hawksbill turtles in Karratha - we follow their journey back to the sea; Ed and Dunc collect squid for their sustainable eating display in Ocean Park.

Dr Amanda rescues a blind pet baboon and Dr Charlotte operates on a pangolin whose leg must be amputated; two young baboons have gone AWOL, and we encounter a feisty monitor lizard.

Julian is called to an emergency on Tom Stockil's farm and Peter removes an ominous looking lump for boxer dog Boot; this brings back bittersweet memories for Peter of his own beloved boxer Alf.

An emotional emergency for Peter at a friend's farm; Steve's wife is seriously ill, and now her favourite sheep's life is in the balance. Julian tries to remove an abscess on Karine the alpaca's chin.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Dr Katy has been given custody of two endangered Hawksbill turtles in Karratha - we follow their journey back to the sea; Ed and Dunc collect squid for their sustainable eating display in Ocean Park.

Dr Amanda rescues a blind pet baboon and Dr Charlotte operates on a pangolin whose leg must be amputated; two young baboons have gone AWOL, and we encounter a feisty monitor lizard.

Return to South Luangwa to see the new pups born to the mighty Manzi, the tiny-but-fearless Kakumbi packs, and yearling Snowy face a hungry hyena before a lion pride scatters Manzi mum Weka's pups.

Julian tries to save an alpaca with a terrible eye injury.

Julian meets two-year-old Zac and his hedgehog, who needs surgery on her foot, and Lorraine brings her dog Corbin - who has a lump that's causing him pain when he walks - to see Peter at Skeldale.

Worried about a lump on her leg, Mark has brought Border Terrier Annie to the surgery to see Julian; Peter heads out to sheep farmer Roland Norris, who's worried about one of his breeding rams.

Peter heads to a local farm where Bernie the boar is strangely off his food, rescue dog Hector requires eye surgery, and Julian's at Rodney Sheard's farm to treat a couple of his rams.

Kira is a bearded vulture born in the Spanish Pyrenees and released into the wild in Switzerland at a young age; she is equipped with GPS by wildlife biologists so we can accompany her.

Grey seals are less shy than the more famous harbour seals; camera close-ups don't scare them, so they allow us to follow them as they rest on the beach and hunt the waters for food.

On the edge of the wild Atlantic, Scotland's islands host dramatic wildlife spectacles.

An in-depth look is taken at the wildlife and natural elements that are abundant during the springtime in Scotland.

Many animals can be found in the forests and jungles. From Snares penguins in New Zealand to leaf-tailed geckos and fossas in Madagascar, a vast array of species have made their home among the trees.

Peter is pushed to his limits when he tries to save the life of a mum who has prolapsed her uterus while calving; Julian goes head-to-head with a 300kg boar who doesn't want to part with his tusks.

The threat of climate change is above all a risk for those who live in hot regions of the world like Africa; will its incredible living beings be able to resist a little longer?

Kira is a bearded vulture born in the Spanish Pyrenees and released into the wild in Switzerland at a young age; she is equipped with GPS by wildlife biologists so we can accompany her.

Grey seals are less shy than the more famous harbour seals; camera close-ups don't scare them, so they allow us to follow them as they rest on the beach and hunt the waters for food.

On the edge of the wild Atlantic, Scotland's islands host dramatic wildlife spectacles.

Jeremy's search for answers takes him to dangerous new depths.

At the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Dr Bree and her team are dedicated to saving Australian wildlife; they treat every animal - from tiny echidnas to koalas and kangaroos - from their vet truck.

The threat of climate change is above all a risk for those who live in hot regions of the world like Africa; will its incredible living beings be able to resist a little longer?

Learn how plants and animals tough it out in some of the driest terrain Earth has to offer; see insects team up with plants for a chance at life and get an insight into natural chemical warfare.

This is the story of nature's greatest mums, an intimate portrait of the lives of animal mothers - big and small - and the unique challenges they face in looking after their offspring.

This is the story of nature's greatest mums, an intimate portrait of the lives of animal mothers - big and small - and the unique challenges they face in looking after their offspring.

This documentary explores the intricacy, majesty, and ecological connections of our planet which can only be revealed by a bird's-eye view.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

Katy treats a Staffie with a deadly disease, a Great Dane rescues a dog needing a blood transfusion, and Rick and zoologist Ed Swinhoe test a wild dingo's DNA in the outback near Exmouth.

A leg infection hampers a young duiker's release, Dr Amanda tracks and collars a young lion, and we check on an ailing bush baby and greet a new addition to the centre, a grumpy grey parrot.

Peter faces a difficult calving at Ed McDonald's farm; can he get a baby out alive and save mum? Also, Julian faces one of his biggest ever challenges trying to treat one-ton Clydesdale horse Howard.

Peter heads to a neighbour's farm hoping that he can save the life of a seriously ill sheep, and cocker spaniel Paddy has an unusual hernia that Julian will need to find a way to fix.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Katy treats a Staffie with a deadly disease, a Great Dane rescues a dog needing a blood transfusion, and Rick and zoologist Ed Swinhoe test a wild dingo's DNA in the outback near Exmouth.

A leg infection hampers a young duiker's release, Dr Amanda tracks and collars a young lion, and we check on an ailing bush baby and greet a new addition to the centre, a grumpy grey parrot.

Run into a lion-hyena showdown with Julz as he hunts for the elusive Manzi pack and join Henry from the Zambian Carnivore Program on a house call to the Kakumbi den where another pup has gone missing.

Peter heads to a local farm where Bernie the boar is strangely off his food, rescue dog Hector requires eye surgery, and Julian's at Rodney Sheard's farm to treat a couple of his rams.

Julian rushes over to see worried cow farmer Joe, Peter heads to Richard's farm - where a sheep's life is in danger - and at the Huddersfield hospital, Brandy the German Shepherd is lame and in pain.

Peter's under extra pressure with Charlie the horse - he belongs to his niece Jess; when Julian sees Jackie Barlow, it's usually about one of her alpacas, but today the patient is her little dog Isla.

Julian gets an emergency call to see a badly injured llama and helps a cow named Butterfly, and Peter drops in on his favourite Thirsk clients, elderly farmers the Greens.

Learn how plants and animals tough it out in some of the driest terrain Earth has to offer; see insects team up with plants for a chance at life and get an insight into natural chemical warfare.

This is the story of nature's greatest mums, an intimate portrait of the lives of animal mothers - big and small - and the unique challenges they face in looking after their offspring.

This is the story of nature's greatest mums, an intimate portrait of the lives of animal mothers - big and small - and the unique challenges they face in looking after their offspring.

This documentary explores the intricacy, majesty, and ecological connections of our planet which can only be revealed by a bird's-eye view.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

Documentary. It's the last in the series as we bid goodbye to Skeldale, Julian and the rest of the team.

Leopards live in a thousand ecosystems from the rainy jungles of India to the driest regions of Africa; they adapt to almost any climate, feeding on over 100 different species.

Learn how plants and animals tough it out in some of the driest terrain Earth has to offer; see insects team up with plants for a chance at life and get an insight into natural chemical warfare.

This is the story of nature's greatest mums, an intimate portrait of the lives of animal mothers - big and small - and the unique challenges they face in looking after their offspring.

This is the story of nature's greatest mums, an intimate portrait of the lives of animal mothers - big and small - and the unique challenges they face in looking after their offspring.

Jeremy goes on a dangerous mission from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico to Peru where he discovers a deep-sea devil.

At the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Dr Bree and her team are dedicated to saving Australian wildlife; they treat every animal - from tiny echidnas to koalas and kangaroos - from their vet truck.

Leopards live in a thousand ecosystems from the rainy jungles of India to the driest regions of Africa; they adapt to almost any climate, feeding on over 100 different species.

Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen; amongst the wonders he encounters is the bee hummingbird, the world's tiniest bird found nowhere else on the planet.

From the Andes to the sweltering Amazon, discover the extraordinary animal behaviours and adaptations that are key to survival and success in the varied and exciting natural world of Latin America.

In the remote southern latitudes of our planet, the Shadowlands are a diverse group of habitats and savage beauty where dolphins hunt in icy fjords and sea lion pups frolic in pristine waterfalls.

We explore a diverse range of topics that showcase the incredible survival skills animals have developed over time and feature our top 20 animal species for each of these categories.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

Dr James sees an emergency case involving two pets, Dr Kiara has concerns about a lump on blue-tongue skink Edward, and Dr Kelly performs tiny surgery on two very small German ram fish.

Embark on a busy day of releases and rescues, from pythons to birds to bushpigs.

Peter removes an oven glove from terrier Wesley's stomach and an optometrist spots a problem with his daughter's pet rabbit Patch; Julian makes the difficult decision to remove an eye.

A special episode focusing on births and babies; Julian heads to a local farm where a cow is struggling in labour, and baby goat Daisy has serious eye problems that are affecting her sight.

Wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt visits the South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season.

Dr James sees an emergency case involving two pets, Dr Kiara has concerns about a lump on blue-tongue skink Edward, and Dr Kelly performs tiny surgery on two very small German ram fish.

Embark on a busy day of releases and rescues, from pythons to birds to bushpigs.

Cameraman Julz Braatvedt returns to the South Luangwa National Park to see the Kakumbi, Manzi and Kakuli packs back in action alongside lions, warthogs, buffalo, leopards, elephants and hyenas.

Julz and Henry from the ZCP track the Kakumbi pups as they face off with a warthog, and Thandie Mweetwa - ZCP's lion specialist - counts the prides that are pushing the Manzi out of their territory.

Julian is called out to a desperately ill calf and rhe team are faced with their most dangerous job yet as Peter, vet Helen and head nurse Rachel try to free a young wild stag trapped by its antlers.

Farmer Richard Todd brings one of his much-loved semi-feral moggies into the practice, but "Pretty Tom" isn't living up to his name; Peter believes the lump on Tom's face could be a tumour.

Julian goes head-to-head with Hilda the Highland cow in a battle to remove a large lump from between her horns; it's lambing season, and Peter is called to a sheep farm to help a ewe.

Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen; amongst the wonders he encounters is the bee hummingbird, the world's tiniest bird found nowhere else on the planet.

From the Andes to the sweltering Amazon, discover the extraordinary animal behaviours and adaptations that are key to survival and success in the varied and exciting natural world of Latin America.

In the remote southern latitudes of our planet, the Shadowlands are a diverse group of habitats and savage beauty where dolphins hunt in icy fjords and sea lion pups frolic in pristine waterfalls.

We explore a diverse range of topics that showcase the incredible survival skills animals have developed over time and feature our top 20 animal species for each of these categories.

We explore the extraordinary lives of nature's wildest, most incredible, and sometimes weirdest animals and discover how they have learned to adapt, survive and evolve in every corner of the Earth.

In this special edition of the show, vets Peter and Julian revisit some of their patients and see how they are getting on - including the Greens and Dougie the Yorkshire pudding-eating parrot.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen; amongst the wonders he encounters is the bee hummingbird, the world's tiniest bird found nowhere else on the planet.

From the Andes to the sweltering Amazon, discover the extraordinary animal behaviours and adaptations that are key to survival and success in the varied and exciting natural world of Latin America.

In the remote southern latitudes of our planet, the Shadowlands are a diverse group of habitats and savage beauty where dolphins hunt in icy fjords and sea lion pups frolic in pristine waterfalls.

This special episode goes behind the scenes to give a unique insight into what it takes to make an entire season of "River Monsters" at sea.

At the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Dr Bree and her team are dedicated to saving Australian wildlife; they treat every animal - from tiny echidnas to koalas and kangaroos - from their vet truck.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

It's the battle of the early humans as Steve and Michaela uncover the David and Goliath story of Neanderthals versus Homo sapiens as both species compete for survival.