Strange Creatures

Witness astounding adaptations, marvellous mating rituals, and amazing abnormalities among the weirdest of the wild. From vampire-fanged deer to fur-covered crabs, the animal kingdom’s curious and bizarre are captured in stunning 4K detail on STRANGE CREATURES

Hope In The Water

This one-of-a-kind adventure series explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet and saving our oceans at the same time. From Iceland to Alaska to Vietnam, these forward-thinking people are developing creative solutions and breakthrough technologies that will dramatically shape the future of sustainable food. Featuring Martha Stewart, actor and activist Shailene Woodley, journalist Baratunde Thurston, and celebrated humanitarian and chef José Andrés, the three-part series meets amazing innovators, explores an ocean of possibilities, and finds HOPE IN THE WATER.

Planet Weird

Earth has produced an endless parade of unique and WEIRD animals. Strange behaviours, odd physiology, and outlandish survival techniques can be found in every habitat. Each animal, in the competition to survive, has evolved a weird attribute to secure the winning edge. Across six episodes, PLANET WEIRD uncovers some of the most extraordinary wild characters, each stranger than the last. Inside every weird story is a revelation of amazing adaptation and scientific surprise. Meet an endless array of colourful characters and discover that evolution is alive and ongoing, conjuring every conceivable way for life to succeed.

Baby Animals

Arctic foxes, sea otters, tamarin monkeys and red pandas are just some of the tiniest, cutest creatures on BABY ANIMALS. With their big eyes and their wobbly first steps, nature’s newbies are irresistible. Watch how animals nurture their young as infant elephants, baby bison and rambunctious rhinos all eat, sleep and play their way to adulthood. Cuddly, clumsy and full of mischief, the babies of the animal kingdom certainly make up the wildest daycare you’ve ever seen.

Ireland's Wild Islands

Rising like emerald jewels off the far edge of Europe, Ireland’s western isles have always been places apart – the last scraps of rock before the void of the Atlantic Ocean. For millennia, Ireland was the very edge of the known world and her Atlantic islands were another step again - the final stop for countless animals before they disappeared into the mists of the western ocean on their ceaseless journeys of life. With the animal world collapsing around the globe, many experts look to these deserted islands as some of nature’s last strongholds, that are to be treasured long into the future. This series blends magnificent imagery with intimate animal insights to create a truly breathtaking series about Ireland’s most special wild places. Each episode of IRELAND'S WILD ISLANDS will weave stunning natural history and environmental themes, with traditional folklore and history to bring each island’s story to life. In the hosted version, Eoin Warner takes us on an informative journey across these secluded islands. Awards: Best Series, 48th International Wildlife Film Festival

Deep Dive Australia

From two-inch turtle hatchlings to 24-metre blue whales, Australia is home to the most diverse and charismatic marine life on the planet. Host Lizzie Daly embarks on an epic road trip from the cold water shores of South Australia, to the tropical reefs of northern Queensland and the wild currents of Western Australia. Making her way around the coast, exploring some of the richest and most isolated seas in the world, Lizzie meets a host of incredible creatures, and the amazing people protecting them. Consulting marine specialists and indigenous rangers alike, Lizzie gets an extraordinary insight into the unique ecology of Australia as she discovers what makes these waters so special.

Wild Survivors

Africa’s animals display an incredible diversity – countless species have evolved into endless shapes, colours and sizes. Each has its own solutions to day-to-day problems and each behaves differently in its quest to eat, mate and survive. WILD SURVIVORS takes a look at the relationship between animal and environment, and reveals the various ways each impacts the other.

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.

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!

Asia's Wild Secrets

Asia has some of the world’s most incredible wildlife and scenery: from Himalayan mountain peaks to tropical rain forests and islands fringed with coral reefs. In every environment live animals that have worked out how to survive there. In three episodes, ASIA'S WILD SECRETS reveals how water, mountains and islands shape the lives of animals from tigers to snow leopards, hot-pool dwelling macaques to Komodo dragons and many more creatures both iconic and obscure.