Animals Decoded

From ultra-long distance whale song, to infrasonic elephants, to messages flashed on a cuttlefish’s skin, animals have incredible ways of flirting, fighting, chatting and bonding. There’s a whole world of animal languages waiting to be decoded. ANIMALS DECODED shares the latest science and fascinating footage of animals in the wild to reveal the secrets of animal communication.

Meet the Penguins

In a sunlit corner of the southernmost part of Africa, there’s a very special rescue centre for some of the country’s noisiest residents: the African penguin. The passionate team made up of vets and volunteers at the Sanccob Seabird Rescue Centre work day and night to bring these loveable creatures back from extinction, releasing recovered birds back into the wild and providing a loving home for those that cannot return.

Dawn To Dusk

DAWN TO DUSK celebrates the daily rhythms of life in different locations around the world. From sunrise to sunset, from the tropical forests of Asia to the arid grasslands of the Australian outback discover a myriad of unique and exotic creatures as they struggle to survive through the day. The episodes cover 8 diverse and extraordinary locations: Central and South America, Asia, India and Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Pacific Islands.

New Kids In The Wild

Each episode of New Kids in the Wild features a baby animal, showcasing their amazing character and the difficult challenges they face growing up wild in their rich and unique habitat. In Brazil, we meet Chico the cheeky baby Capuchin, then across the pond in Africa we meet Usana the fearless Cheetah cub, Lyca the curious Painted Wolf pup and Chinga the fierce lion cub. Finally, we meet Ravi the brave baby Lion-tailed macaque as he explores India’s Western Ghats. Each infant has a unique and special story, which highlights their individual personalities.

The Pacific

The Pacific: the largest of Earth’s great oceans. Sixty million square miles of vast deep blue; it extends to the deepest reaches known to humankind, plays host to unique life forms, and stirs up the strongest hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones ever recorded. Larger than all of Earth’s landmasses combined, it’s the heart of our planet - without which we couldn’t survive. Now, in this epic landmark series we’ll celebrate Earth’s greatest marvel - exploring the wildlife, geology, weather and environmental factors that shape this ocean and our world.

China Revealed

CHINA REVEALED is a 3D expedition into a still undiscovered land. Lost in the vastness of China are sublime landscapes and cultural sites that the Western world has never seen.

Colombia's Wild Coast

Colombia’s two stunning coasts – the 1,100 mile-long Caribbean and the 905-mile Pacific – provide a huge diversity of habitats that are home to some of the most fascinating underwater creatures on the planet. In this beautiful two part series, we dive with Colombia’s remarkable marine animals, and explore its unique maritime habitats on land, revealing why this country’s coastlines are home to such a dazzling array of life.

City Wildlife Rescue

CITY WILDLIFE RESCUE tells the tale of small animals in the big city. Learn about their daily adventures and struggles—from a mother duck and her ducklings stranded on a rooftop, to an injured turtle in need of surgery. Follow the dedicated crew at an urban wildlife centre as they help thousands of animals find their way back home.

Man Hunt

Former Zoo-keeper Hayden Turner heads to various parts of the world to immerse himself in the indigenous people’s culture and way of life.

Land of Primates

Africa is home to the widest range of primates in the world. From lemurs and bush babies, to tarsiers and pottos, and most famous of them all, apes and monkeys, join us as we profile some of the cutest, cleverest and most charismatic animals on the continent.