Animals Like Us

Throughout the Animal Kingdom wild animals live in sophisticated societies, inhabited by individuals that show deep emotion and real intelligence. This six-part series takes viewers on an epic journey around the world, touching down on all seven continents to witness the beauty of nature, and to uncover the secrets of the key species that reside on our planet. Throughout it all, the forces of competition, cooperation, and companionship shape the lives of these animals - much like they shape ours. The closer we look at their actions, and unravel what drives them to behave as they do, the more we realize animals are a lot like us!

Jaguar Journals

JAGUAR JOURNALS is an exciting new five-part series led by biologist, conservationist and animal tracking expert Lizzie Daly. Lizzie joins forces with Oncafari, an extensive 10-year jaguar research project, on their mission to monitor, study and conserve the world’s most elusive big cat. Combining beautiful natural history and innovative science, the series tracks five key jaguar characters as they survive and thrive in the Brazilian wetlands. Delving into a decade of data, Lizzie works with passionate scientists who spend their lives getting to know wild jaguars on a first-name basis, with a mission to document new animal behaviours and understand the complex social structure within the densest jaguar population on the planet.

Wild Castles

Discover Europe’s great historic sites anew. Visit five famous castles and the natural world around them. Whether at the Mediterranean salt ponds or the wild caves of Slovenia, see nature’s surprising and extraordinary contributions to the rise and fall of notorious empires.

Africa's Hidden Kingdoms

AFRICA’S HIDDEN KINGDOMS explores the wonders of the most primitive plant and wildlife biomes found in Africa. See the flower carpets of Namaqualand — a global biodiversity hotspot – and the southern right whales that mate off the coast of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, as you revel in the beautiful, ancient and bizarre world of South Africa’s wildlife kingdoms.

Secret Life of the Wombat

Close to the cool highlands of the Snowy Mountains in South East Australia, lies an enchanted secret world where a group of very special creatures make their home. Shy and elusive, the common wombat may appear to be hidden from view – but the quiet wood is alive with scenes of marsupial friendship, new life, burrow hopping, and wombat disagreements.

Animals At Play

Across the planet, young animals spend huge amounts of time playing – but it’s a behaviour that has long been overlooked by science. Now new research reveals that play is at the heart of almost everything an animal learns. In ANIMALS AT PLAY we uncover why play is so much more than just having a good time.

Pridelands: Wilderness Reborn

Join the Hutchinson family and some amazing elephants, rhinos, lions and leopards, as they take the first step in their mission, transforming a derelict farm in South Africa from a place where animals are hunted to a land where animals rule.

Red Crabs Crazy Ants

Christmas Island is home to the yearly mass migration of red crabs. Each year many of the crabs fall victim to the alien yellow crazy ants. These ants release formic acid as they crawl over and around the crabs which, with no defence against the ferocity of the onslaught, become stressed and generally die within a few hours.

National Parks From Above Ireland

Narrated by Irish comedian and presenter Dara Ó Briain, NATIONAL PARKS FROM ABOVE: IRELAND takes viewers on a stunning aerial journey over six of the country’s most breathtaking national parks. From soaring over the rugged peaks of the Wicklow Mountains with paragliders, to diving into the crystal-clear lakes of the Burren with park rangers, this series offers a unique perspective on Ireland’s wild beauty. Each episode brings viewers up close to the incredible wildlife, diverse habitats, and rich history of these protected areas, while showcasing the passionate people who live and work within them. With stunning landscapes and captivating stories, this series reveals the magic of Ireland’s natural heritage, both from the skies and on the ground.

Deep In The Heart

Narrated by Matthew McConaughey, DEEP IN THE HEART is a visually stunning celebration of Texas wildlife. Told through the eyes of animals ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the elusive ocelot, the film showcases Texas’ most spectacular landscapes and natural events. Featuring state-of-the-art cinematography, this family-friendly film flows from the high peaks in West Texas, through aquifers, rivers, and bays, and deep into the Gulf of Mexico. DEEP IN THE HEART shows both the natural beauty of an iconic state and its ecological importance at a continental scale.