World's Biggest Baddest Bugs

How big and how bad are the beasties lurking in your backyard? Bugman Ruud Kleinpaste is taking us on an entomological odyssey around the globe in search of the ultimate biggest and “baddest” creepy crawlies.

The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge

Welcome to THE HUNGRY GAMES: ALASKA’S BIG BEAR CHALLENGE, the world’s greatest natural competition, where Alaskan bears battle annually for dominance, for food and survival. They have only 150 days to eat at least 3 MILLION calories and gain enough weight to be able to survive the long winter. This fun and ground-breaking series combines two formats - nature documentaries and competition shows - as it takes audiences on a wild and immersive weight gain journey with these captivating creatures. The ursine competitors contend with each other, fierce predators, and mother nature to consume the limited available resources, before they’re forced to retreat to their dens. Their journeys are followed by a team of experts that study the bears' behavior in real time to score beefiness, ingenuity and grit, and to crown the winner of THE HUNGRY GAMES.

How The Wild Things Sleep

Everybody does it differently – but everybody does it: enormous elephants do it for only two hours a day, while tiny bees snooze up to 10 hours daily. Some birds spend 300 days a year up in the air and sleep on the wing. HOW THE WILD THINGS SLEEP explores some of the most extreme sleepers on Earth, as scientists investigate and dig deeper into understanding this incredibly important part of life. How do animals deal with sleep deprivation or the danger of being unconscious while predators roam? These are some of the baffling questions tackled in HOW THE WILD THINGS SLEEP.

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.

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!

Siberia's Wild Year

Only the hardiest animals are capable of carving out a life in Siberia. Over a wild year, polar bears, reindeer, red-crowned cranes, cherry salmon and least weasels must endure a long unforgiving winter and take advantage of the brief abundance of spring. From the ice-covered shores of the north, across miles of barren tundra, to the depths of the taiga forest, these animals must face incredible challenges and fight for survival.

Japan's Wild Year

Japan is synonymous with crowded high tech cities. In fact, 73% of Japan is uninhabited forests, mountains and coastlines. Here a great diversity of wildlife ekes out an existence adapted to a country with great climate extremes. From the tropics in the south to the sub-arctic climate of Hokkaido Island, this series explores animals such as the northernmost primate, the Snow Monkeys, bears, giant hornets, the weird goat-antelope Serow, the iconic Red-headed crane and the abundant Cherry Salmon that are the life blood of Japanese rivers.

Cute Baby Animals

Meet the cutest baby animals from around the world. From Rhinos to Wombats, learn all about the coolest, most interesting features that enable these babies to survive in their diverse habitats.

Brazil Untamed

Deep in the heart of Brazil lies the Pantanal, a lush wetland of unimaginable biodiversity. It is as astonishing as it is unforgiving, with nearly 1,500 different species, all struggling to survive in the face of extreme seasonal transformations and the threat of fierce predators. Delve deep into the Brazilian wilderness in this captivating new series, where breath-taking danger lurks behind every corner.

Gladiators

Across the planet, there are animals born to fight and destined to face their foe. Armed with weaponry, guile and tactics, these gladiators are ready to battle. Some are fighting for territory, others for access to food or a mate; but ALL are fighting for the same ultimate prize – survival. GLADIATORS is set in iconic and diverse battlefields: the wide open Outback, the vast plains of the Serengeti, the rugged heights of the Rockies and the life-rich Rainforest. Battles are dissected moment by moment in stunning slow motion, revealing astonishing details of unseen strategy, bravery and strength. These stories are about much more than just the fight - they are packed with context and character, unlocking the secrets of the ecosystem and the gladiators themselves. These battles will shape the destinies of all our characters, whether victorious or defeated. Only champions will reign supreme.