After losing his mother and sister at one year old, he taught himself to hunt, but now has to deal with his other thieving relatives. He's survived this long in spite of difficulty, and knocks down all stereotypes as he is not only social, but family oriented.

Six deadly snakes live in the greater Durban area, but for professional snake catchers Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillet, the black mamba is the most dangerous. This fast-striking snake packs enough venom to kill up to 20 people, and it’s the subject of some of their most hair-raising snake rescues.

In Southern Africa, there are many more spotted cats like the cheetahs and leopards in this story. They are ambassadors of two species now extinct in many parts of Africa.

In this episode we follow a Spotted Hyena clad led by a powerful matriarch, and a pack of Wild Dogs, that settle in the Hyenas' territory to den and raise their nine pups.

Journey across Africa exploring the continent's most iconic and deadliest predators. These African stories are a show of raw power, strength and endurance. An awe-inspiring display of the fierce, everyday battles fought in the wild.

To see them stride across the Mara is a spectacle indeed. An undeniable band-of-brothers, these males significantly enhance their odds of survival against the larger super-predators of the savanna, lions and hyenas, and prove an attractive dynamic to the female spotted athletes also forging a living on the plains. But no partnership comes without its challenges and leadership amongst the group is not a done deal either.

In Southern Africa, there are many more spotted cats like the cheetahs and leopards in this story. They are ambassadors of two species now extinct in many parts of Africa.

After losing his mother and sister at one year old, he taught himself to hunt, but now has to deal with his other thieving relatives. He's survived this long in spite of difficulty, and knocks down all stereotypes as he is not only social, but family oriented.

The Christmas Island red crab is a land bound crab that still has strong ties to the ocean, the only place where they can give birth to their young.

On the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali, a society struggles to thrive. This isn't a society of humans but of rare desert elephants. More than just a herd of animals, they are a tribe of extended families and comrades with their own unique culture.

With the arrival of spring, animals from all over the South Atlantic are suddenly converging on the Falklands. The striated cara-cara is one of the few year-round inhabitants of the islands.

Each year, monarch butterflies undertake a multi-generational migration from Mexico all the way to Canada and back again.

Ain't love grand? Well, to many animals in the wild, attracting a mate and getting the chance to breed is more like a blood sport. The mating urge drives animals to make long journeys, to let down their guard in the presence of predators, and even to fight each other to the death

Dennis searches the Manitoba wilderness for a polar bear den in hopes of capturing the first moments of a cub’s life in the wild.

One big shark is a terrifying predator enough, but imagine two. Sharks have long been considered solitary creatures, but several attacks in South Africa and Australia were conducted by pairs of great whites. Marine biologists from all over the world examine great white behavior to try to determine whether sharks are capable of working together.

New York City is a top vacation destination for the Fouth of July, but in the weeks surrounding the holiday in 2022, visitors to New Yorks beaches witness a startling spate of shark attacks. In just three weeks, Long Island is the site of six incidents, two of which occur on the same day. Experts investigate what prompted this disconcerting spike in attacks.

Cage diving is a popular way to see sharks – until they ram, bite or get behind the bars. A few key factors may explain this troubling behavior.

One big shark is a terrifying predator enough, but imagine two. Sharks have long been considered solitary creatures, but several attacks in South Africa and Australia were conducted by pairs of great whites. Marine biologists from all over the world examine great white behavior to try to determine whether sharks are capable of working together.

New York City is a top vacation destination for the Fouth of July, but in the weeks surrounding the holiday in 2022, visitors to New Yorks beaches witness a startling spate of shark attacks. In just three weeks, Long Island is the site of six incidents, two of which occur on the same day. Experts investigate what prompted this disconcerting spike in attacks.

Throughout the past decade in New South Wales, Australia, there have been 8 attacks by the mysterious wobbegong shark - more than double the number of attacks in the previous decade. This strange increase means that in this area, the wobbegong shark is second only to the great white in terms of number of attacks. Why has this once-docile predator turned menacing?

Florida’s Treasure Coast is known for its idyllic beaches and sunken shipwrecks, but gold and silver aren’t the only things hiding beneath these waves. The area is also home to a wide variety of sharks; and while they don’t typically bother people, in 2021 something changes. Seven shark attacks leave locals fearing for their safety and experts rushing to investigate the cause behind this mysterious spike in attacks.

Cage diving is a popular way to see sharks – until they ram, bite or get behind the bars. A few key factors may explain this troubling behavior.

Most shark attacks happen near shore and more sharks are being spotted on beaches across the world. Could sharks one day step onto land?

Shark experts examine the jaws of the world’s three deadliest shark to determine what about a shark's bite is so deadly.

Never-before-seen footage explores the most astounding shark attacks from the last several years – and how each victim fought back.

One big shark is a terrifying predator enough, but imagine two. Sharks have long been considered solitary creatures, but several attacks in South Africa and Australia were conducted by pairs of great whites. Marine biologists from all over the world examine great white behavior to try to determine whether sharks are capable of working together.

Pol Veterinary Services has yet another busy week on its hands. Will Dr. Pol and the other vets be knights in shining armor for this week's herd of ailing animals? Across town, there's a stalled labor at McConnell Farms, and this one is twice as complicated. Every minute is critical, especially with a twin calving, so Dr. Emily calls Dr. Pol for a little lesson on the Pol Vet way to handle it.

Dr. Pol is fielding farm calls all over Isabella County now that the spring birthing season is in full swing. Dr. Pol is ready to catch whatever curveball a cow throws his way, but when the local minor league baseball team asks him to throw the first pitch, it comes right out of left field. He may not be a baseball pro, but Dr. Pol knows how to play hardball and after practicing with Charles, he's going to show Michigan a first pitch to remember. But practice comes last when Dr. Pol still has so many farm calls to deal with first!

Drawn in by the haunting specter of the Florida panther, a wildlife photographer, veterinarians, ranchers, conservationists, and indigenous people find themselves on the front lines of an accelerating battle between forces of renewal and destruction that have pushed the Everglades to the brink of ecological collapse.

One big shark is a terrifying predator enough, but imagine two. Sharks have long been considered solitary creatures, but several attacks in South Africa and Australia were conducted by pairs of great whites. Marine biologists from all over the world examine great white behavior to try to determine whether sharks are capable of working together.

Drawn in by the haunting specter of the Florida panther, a wildlife photographer, veterinarians, ranchers, conservationists, and indigenous people find themselves on the front lines of an accelerating battle between forces of renewal and destruction that have pushed the Everglades to the brink of ecological collapse.

It is the week before Christmas and all through the farms, Dr. Pol is still working inside the red barns! It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Michigan as Dr. Pol heads to John Jourdan’s for his first farm call of the day. Without a head chute, the set-up for these castrations is less than ideal but nothing Doc Pol can’t handle. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda races out to Rooftop Landing, where a reindeer named Ole is aching for a chance to pull Santa’s sleigh. The end of the week finds the Pols in the mood for some holiday cheer.

The staff of Pol Vet Services has one head-scratcher after another, from the peculiar to the downright bizarre. With over 19,000 clients, it is only a matter of time before the vets are presented with a unique case that they have never seen before. Dr. Pol leads the charge into uncharted territory. He devises a way to non-invasively remove penile carcinomas threatening a beloved horse, and advises a client on how to best treat her duck whose penis has prolapsed. Dr. Brenda also has her hands full with a herniated pig, and a beagle that has a brain-shaped vaginal polyp. Not to be outdone, Dr. Emily, the newest vet at PVS, completes her 'first flip and stitch' LDA treatment on a dairy cow, treats a tongue-twisted horse, and delivers a deformed calf with no anus. All in a day’s work at Pol Vet Services!

Most shark attacks happen near shore and more sharks are being spotted on beaches across the world. Could sharks one day step onto land?

There's a new challenger in the Kabini Forest of India, one unlike all leopards that came before him. This is the story of Saya, the real black panther, and his rise to power.

Cage diving is a popular way to see sharks – until they ram, bite or get behind the bars. A few key factors may explain this troubling behavior.

New York City is a top vacation destination for the Fouth of July, but in the weeks surrounding the holiday in 2022, visitors to New Yorks beaches witness a startling spate of shark attacks. In just three weeks, Long Island is the site of six incidents, two of which occur on the same day. Experts investigate what prompted this disconcerting spike in attacks.

Throughout the past decade in New South Wales, Australia, there have been 8 attacks by the mysterious wobbegong shark - more than double the number of attacks in the previous decade. This strange increase means that in this area, the wobbegong shark is second only to the great white in terms of number of attacks. Why has this once-docile predator turned menacing?

Florida’s Treasure Coast is known for its idyllic beaches and sunken shipwrecks, but gold and silver aren’t the only things hiding beneath these waves. The area is also home to a wide variety of sharks; and while they don’t typically bother people, in 2021 something changes. Seven shark attacks leave locals fearing for their safety and experts rushing to investigate the cause behind this mysterious spike in attacks.

One big shark is a terrifying predator enough, but imagine two. Sharks have long been considered solitary creatures, but several attacks in South Africa and Australia were conducted by pairs of great whites. Marine biologists from all over the world examine great white behavior to try to determine whether sharks are capable of working together.

New York City is a top vacation destination for the Fouth of July, but in the weeks surrounding the holiday in 2022, visitors to New Yorks beaches witness a startling spate of shark attacks. In just three weeks, Long Island is the site of six incidents, two of which occur on the same day. Experts investigate what prompted this disconcerting spike in attacks.

Each year, monarch butterflies undertake a multi-generational migration from Mexico all the way to Canada and back again.

In Africa's vast Serengeti Plain, one million wildebeest are taking a rare pause for the mothers to have their young in a massive birthing event.

When you've got it all, why would you give it all up? We expect animals to take the path of least resistance -- choosing the easiest and surest ways to get food, safety and comfort. But animals aren't always so predictable

Six deadly snakes live in the greater Durban area, but for professional snake catchers Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillet, the black mamba is the most dangerous. This fast-striking snake packs enough venom to kill up to 20 people, and it’s the subject of some of their most hair-raising snake rescues.

Canines and felines have been living side by side in Africa for hundreds of thousands of years, and they've never really gotten along-not even amongst themselves. Throw the hyena into the mix and they're all nightmare neighbors? Stealing from each other; harassing each other; eating each other's young. Avoidance might be the only way to stay alive. Cats, dogs and the wild-card hyena, all jousting in a free for all for survival.

A forensic look at how cheetahs hunt their prey, offering new perspectives on the tactics employed by these expert predators when stalking, chasing and bringing down antelope and wildebeest. Following a young cheetah mother over 18-months as she teaches her three cubs the secrets of the hunt.

Six deadly snakes live in the greater Durban area, but for professional snake catchers Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillet, the black mamba is the most dangerous. This fast-striking snake packs enough venom to kill up to 20 people, and it’s the subject of some of their most hair-raising snake rescues.

Canines and felines have been living side by side in Africa for hundreds of thousands of years, and they've never really gotten along-not even amongst themselves. Throw the hyena into the mix and they're all nightmare neighbors? Stealing from each other; harassing each other; eating each other's young. Avoidance might be the only way to stay alive. Cats, dogs and the wild-card hyena, all jousting in a free for all for survival.

Lake Tanganyika, one of the largest lakes on earth combines two very different yet equally magical worlds: an untouched wilderness along the shores, home to chimpanzees, elephants and antelopes and a spectacularly diverse underwater universe. The lake shares many of the ocean’s characteristics. Glorious sunsets, occasional storms with terrifying waves and waters filled with sardines, colorful fish, crabs and even sponges.

Animal antics give everyone at the clinic a case of the giggles. A boisterous camel gets his foot stuck in a bowl. An escape-artist kitty makes mischief in the exam room. Whimsical and unusual pet names bring on the chuckles, while fun clients add colorful commentary, and the clinic staff keep it goofy around the office.

Dr. Pol may be from the Netherlands, but there’s no question his home is Michigan as a vet or a church member, or a high school football fan, Dr. Pol and his family are very much a part of the Isabella County community. In honor of his dedication, Dr. Pol is surprised with an award in recognition of his work with 4H. But he has little time to celebrate before he’s off to help Marshall Farms castrate some of the newest members of their cattle herd while also working to curb a potentially disastrous pink eye outbreak at Finnerty Farms.

The Pol Clinic is bursting at the seams with two-legged and four-legged traffic and Dr. Pol and Diane are ready to expand. Cement mixers and cranes have the Pol clinic buzzing with anticipation for this latest addition. But on the road its business as usual for the Pol crew as Dr. Pol, Charles and Dr. Brenda work to tackle the problems of a feisty alpaca, a troubled twosome of dairy cows, and a miniature donkey with a fungus problem on its feet.

Some of the deadliest predators in the animal kingdom owe their success to the fact that they don't kill alone. World's Deadliest: Packs and Swarms takes a deep dive into the world of group predation with a look at twelve different species that use teamwork to hunt more effectively than they otherwise would be able to alone.

Africas wild spaces host an incredible array of creatures…creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of mammals, reptiles and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predator skills. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying into their inner sanctums. From the arid Saharan deserts in the north, to the lush plains of the south, to the expansive Nile River, they creep crawl and live where we live, work, and play. This shows climax comes when it reaches the animal whose size, power and skill surpasses all others. To best understand this animal, we not only examine the magnificent adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive, but hear from someone whos met them first hand…and lived to tell the story. This first-person narrative offers both stunning detail and insight into why this animal is indeed considered one of the deadliest. Theyre beautiful, theyre highly evolved, and theyre dangerousthey are Africas Deadly Dozen.

Australia, a continent unto itself…home to scores of creatures found nowhere else in the world. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of animals, insects, and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. Brilliantly adapted, beautiful to observe, they enthrall and amaze us. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying to their inner sanctums. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Outback, to the urban jungle, they creep crawl and live where we live, work, and play. The shows climax comes when it reaches the animal whose size, strength or fearsome reputation looms above all others. To best understand these animals, we not only examine the magnificent adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive, but hear from someone whos met them first hand…and lived to tell the story. This first-person narrative offers both stunning detail and insight into why this animal is indeed considered one of the deadliest. Theyre beautiful, theyre highly evolved, and theyre dangerousthey are Australias Deadly Dozen.

India, one of the oldest and culturally rich countries on the planet. Its Its millions of square miles contain six distinct climate zones and sustain nearly a billion people . Living within its arid deserts, lush jungles, and rugged mountains are scores of dangerous species. Among this myriad is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of mammals, reptiles, and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. Brilliantly adapted, beautiful to observe, they enthrall and amaze us. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying to their inner sanctums. From the foothills of the Himalayas to the forests of the Sunderbans, Indias deadly dozen creep, crawl, and live where we live, work, and play. The shows climax comes when it reaches the animal whose size, strength or fearsome reputation looms above all others. To best understand this animal, we not only examine the magnificent adaptations that have allowed it to survive and thrive, but hear from someone whos met it first hand…and lived to tell the story. This first-person narrative offers both stunning detail and insight into why this animal is indeed considered one of the deadliest. Theyre beautiful, theyre highly evolved, and theyre dangerousthey are Indias Deadly Dozen.

North America is home to an array of wild creatures…creatures that have roamed the continent for millennia. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of animals, insects, and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predator skills. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying into their inner sanctums. From the painted deserts to the coastal waterways, to the dense forests, to our own back yards…they creep, crawl, and live where we live, work, and play. The shows climax comes when we reach the animal whose size, strength or fearsome reputation looms above all others. For this superlative denizen of the natural world, we not only go in depth to examine the magnificent adaptations that have allowed it to survive and thrive, but we also hear from someone whos met it first hand, and lived to tell the story. Theyre beautiful, theyre highly evolved, and theyre dangerousthey are North Americas Deadly Dozen.

A forensic look at how Nile crocodiles hunt, offering new perspectives on the patient and precise tactics they use when ambushing migratory herds of wildebeest and zebra that pass through their territories. A male crocodile must target large prey in a bid to survive the harshest time of the year.

The world’s coasts are home to some of the deadliest creatures on earth. From the creatures we fear to the ones we see as friends, look out for these coastal killers that bite, sting, and kill.

Africas wild spaces host an incredible array of creatures…creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve --an assembly of mammals, reptiles and arachnids-- equipped with an arsenal of predator skills. Now, witness their magnificence by journeying into their inner sanctums. From the arid Saharan deserts in the north, to the lush plains of the south, to the expansive Nile River, they creep crawl and live where we live, work, and play. This shows climax comes when it reaches the animal whose size, power and skill surpasses all others. To best understand this animal, we not only examine the magnificent adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive, but hear from someone whos met them first hand…and lived to tell the story. This first-person narrative offers both stunning detail and insight into why this animal is indeed considered one of the deadliest. Theyre beautiful, theyre highly evolved, and theyre dangerousthey are Africas Deadly Dozen.

A forensic look at how Nile crocodiles hunt, offering new perspectives on the patient and precise tactics they use when ambushing migratory herds of wildebeest and zebra that pass through their territories. A male crocodile must target large prey in a bid to survive the harshest time of the year.

Animal antics give everyone at the clinic a case of the giggles. A boisterous camel gets his foot stuck in a bowl. An escape-artist kitty makes mischief in the exam room. Whimsical and unusual pet names bring on the chuckles, while fun clients add colorful commentary, and the clinic staff keep it goofy around the office.

Dr. Pol may be from the Netherlands, but there’s no question his home is Michigan as a vet or a church member, or a high school football fan, Dr. Pol and his family are very much a part of the Isabella County community. In honor of his dedication, Dr. Pol is surprised with an award in recognition of his work with 4H. But he has little time to celebrate before he’s off to help Marshall Farms castrate some of the newest members of their cattle herd while also working to curb a potentially disastrous pink eye outbreak at Finnerty Farms.

The Pol Clinic is bursting at the seams with two-legged and four-legged traffic and Dr. Pol and Diane are ready to expand. Cement mixers and cranes have the Pol clinic buzzing with anticipation for this latest addition. But on the road its business as usual for the Pol crew as Dr. Pol, Charles and Dr. Brenda work to tackle the problems of a feisty alpaca, a troubled twosome of dairy cows, and a miniature donkey with a fungus problem on its feet.