How to be a Wild Elephant

In 2010 a baby elephant named Sities was rescued and brought to the Trust’s Nairobi Nursery to begin her rehabilitation. Her remarkable story was followed by audiences worldwide who watched her progress from day one. Three years later we catch up with Sities and learn of her challenges as she leaves the safety of the Nursery and moves on to the next phase of her journey back to freedom.

Wild Taiwan

From the spectacular beaches of Kenting to the 13,000 feet high Jade mountain, Taiwan has a vast array of landscapes that sustain a remarkable variety of animal life. The end of winter sends them into a frenzy of activity. They must take advantage of the bounty of spring if they are to raise a family before next winter. But with 24 million humans living here on this island, the size of Maryland, Taiwan’s wildlife faces challenges like no other. Those that capitalize on the bounty of spring will reap its rewards.

The Machine That Feels

Scientists see AI technology as an opportunity to address inequities and make a better, more connected world. But it also has the capacity to do the opposite: to stoke division and inequality and disconnect us from fellow humans. THE MACHINE THAT FEELS shows viewers what they need to know about a field that is advancing at a dizzying pace, often away from the public eye. What does it mean when AI makes art? How is it possible that AI creates sophisticated neural networks that mimic the human brain? Can AI interpret and understand human emotions and what does it mean to be human in a world filled with machines that feel? This special seeks to answer and investigate these questions, and more.

Written in Stone

WRITTEN IN STONE is the story of northwestern Canada’s Mount Todagin. It’s known as a “Serengeti in the sky” and yet it was once the ocean’s floor. This ancient seabed vaulted into the sky upon the shoulders of warring mountain ranges. Here on this alpine plateau mowed close by relentless winds, life subsists on the narrowest of margins. But this seemingly inhospitable landscape is home to an exotic species of mountain sheep and the Native peoples who have used this mountain for millennia. This documentary explores how the very minerals that attract the sheep and the indigenous people may also cause them to abandon Mount Todagin…forever.

Madagascar's Legendary Lemurs

Learn how the Lemurs of Madagascar have evolved into the species they are today.

Wild Dogs: Running With The Pack

Visit South Luangwa National Park in Eastern Zambia to follow three wild dog packs for six weeks during the dry season. Working alongside the Zambian Carnivore Programme in a place where Africa’s iconic wildlife still roams free, wildlife cameraman Julz Braatvedt is in a unique position to record the lives of the alpha females as they battle to keep their puppies alive through the toughest time of the year.

Africa's Hunters

AFRICA’S HUNTERS is an engrossing, character-driven look at the lives of some of Zambia’s most formidable predators – lions, leopards and hyenas. From an audacious, three-year old leopard who has won her first territory but is mercilessly challenged by older rivals, to a misfit lion cub who has finally found his place in the pride, and a clan of hyenas struggling in the grip of drought, life for predators is tough and they must be bold, cunning and strong if they are to make it through harsh times. Using state-of-the-art thermal cameras, we follow characters by night and day, revealing their lives in intimate detail.

The Great Elephant Tale

The film follows three elephant herds in three very different African environments; the lush abundance of the Okavango delta (Botswana), the wilds of the remote Lower Zambezi valley (Zambia) and the harsh terrain of the Hoanib Desert (Namibia). In each habitat we follow a different character. A mother guides her family to find food, water and shelter, a young calf navigates the dangers of her new environment and a bull pursues a breeding herd as he attempts to extend his bloodline. The three narratives intertwine as we compare and contrast the challenges faced by the same species in vastly different scenarios, while bitesize factual sequences are placed to give the viewer a deeper understanding of what makes elephants tick.

Alaskan Summer

Shot in stunning HDR, ALASKAN SUMMER reveals the vibrant majesty of the US’s most northern state. From the breathtaking coves, bays and inlets that showcase the rugged beauty of Baranof Island, to the Glacier Bay where humpback and killer whales navigate the calm waters among towering glaciers and soaring mountains, this is an Alaskan journey like none-other.

Sky Safari

Experience breathtaking scenery and truly unique wildlife in this aerial odyssey across Earth’s misfit continent.