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!

Becoming Elephant: The Orphans Of Reteti

BECOMING ELEPHANT is a powerful documentary series set in Northern Kenya, following the remarkable journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti - the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa. Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild. From tiny calves taking their first bottle to older elephants facing release, the series captures intimate moments of struggle, healing, and transformation. It also tells the story of the local community, especially the women known as “milk mamas”, whose contributions are reshaping the conservation model from the ground up.

Death Valley

Shielded on all sides by lofty mountain ranges lies spectacular, forbidden and inhospitable DEATH VALLEY – wracked by thirst but shaped by water: mangled and torn by nature’s supreme forces. This hour long documentary shows how species survive, and even thrive, through four seasons in DEATH VALLEY.

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 Sky

The skies above our planet never stop moving. Wind, rain, drought and blizzards shape the lives of every living thing. The polar vortex provides hunting opportunities for polar bears and fuels tornadoes dodged by prairie dogs and wolves. In South America a mysterious river of clouds brings life-giving rain to frogs and monkeys, while flamingos and puma eke out a living in the rain shadow. In Africa elephants, meerkats and lions choose different strategies to deal with drought, while in Australia the monsoon baths crocodiles and kangaroos. As weather sweeps across four continents, creatures find ingenious solutions to survive our planet’s WILD SKY.

Big Cat Country

In Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, three majestic lion prides battle to lay claim to the land and protect their young- as danger lurks at every turn. As the temperature soars through the dry season, every triumph and every tragedy is on brilliant display. Can these prides beat the odds, and survive the greatest challenge of their lives?

The Secret Life Of The Hermit Crab

THE SECRET LIFE OF THE HERMIT CRAB follows the adventures of a small community of Hermit crabs in Guadeloupe during their epic migration of more than 3 kilometers - from the immense cliffs at the north of the island, to the gentle beaches at the south. After carrying their thousands of eggs for a month, and across many landscapes, the females will finally release them into the ocean waves. An incredible adventure of this little island crab and its exoskeleton.

Secrets Of The Enchanted Forests

SECRETS OF THE ENCHANTED FORESTS takes a journey through some of our planet’s richest and most diverse habitats, exploring these magical realms through the stories of the animals that call them home. Each episode explores the unique character of our different forested worlds - from the diverse ecosystems of our tropical forests, to the sparse wooded mountain tops. From the ever changing environment of the seasonal forest to the brutal boreal woodlands in the north. Join us as we reveal the secrets of how our forests connect and nurture the lives of countless species that live within them.

Equator's Wild Secrets

In EQUATOR'S WILD SECRETS, discover the Equator’s wildest and most diverse ecosystems. This series features exotic animals in habitats ranging from steamy rainforests and great grasslands to snowy mountains and great reefs. Although there is access to plentiful food, fierce competition is still part of daily life on the equator. Welcome to the jungle, the mountain, the savannah and the rich reef that are all part of the Equator’s greatest hotspots

Great Lakes Wild

GREAT LAKES WILD tells the stories of the wild animals who make North America’s vast Great Lakes their home. Famous for their stunning landscapes, the Great Lakes are also home to a rich ecosystem bursting at the seams with wildlife. From coyotes to muskrats, from moose to wolves, GREAT LAKES WILD will take you on an adventure of a lifetime as it explores what scientists call the ‘Canadian Serengeti’.