Simon and Siouxsie save an angry, and badly injured spitting cobra from someone's house and must take it to the vet for an amputation. They get called to the university where a black mamba has eaten two kittens, and both nearly get bitten while trying to catch the monster. They also rescue a mystery green snake and a black mamba from two separate cars!

The African Savanna is home to the ultimate animal sisterhood; a family of elephants. A new baby will need the family’s support to make it through her early vulnerable months. While mom learns how to care for her, it is the baby’s grandmother, the matriarch, that must protect her. Facing predators, drought and a rapidly changing world can this new baby and her family of iconic females survive?

From the wetlands of Rio Grande to the mighty Amazon rainforest, Brazil is a hotspot for deadly snakes and Nigel is seeking them out as he counts down his top ten. Found only on the tiny 'Snake Island', there's only a few hundred Golden Lanceheads in the world. But can they beat the snake responsible for many human bites, the jararaca, to the top spot? With over 25,000 reported bites across the country each year, Nigel delves into the fascinating science behind the anti-venom treatments that save thousands of lives.

Mexico is home to an incredible 400 snake species, nearly a fifth of which are venomous. Nigel searches high and low for his top ten, from ancient oak and pine forests to the towering cacti of the baking hot Mexican desert. Rattlesnakes dominate the landscape, but the widely feared terciopelo and the beautiful Taylor's Cantil are also in the running for number one spot. It's not just snakes that bite here - Nigel has a painful encounter with a lizard with jaws like a vice.

To survive in the scorching deserts of Oman and the United Arab Emirates is no mean feat. The snakes that live here are highly-adapted and Nigel puts his skills to the test to find his top ten. Will the saw-scaled viper's powerful venom and lightning fast reflexes be a match for the backwards strike of the puff adder? On his journey Nigel encounters the ancient 'ships of the desert' and a seriously cute hedgehog.

The Ethiopian Mountain world is ruled by two very different queens, but both mothers raising daughters. A gelada monkey rules a tight knit sisterhood, but with her only daughter on the cusp of adulthood she must make great sacrifices for her future. On the plateau above, an Ethiopian wolf also has a daughter, but this mother must be ruthless to protect her own legacy.

From the wetlands of Rio Grande to the mighty Amazon rainforest, Brazil is a hotspot for deadly snakes and Nigel is seeking them out as he counts down his top ten. Found only on the tiny 'Snake Island', there's only a few hundred Golden Lanceheads in the world. But can they beat the snake responsible for many human bites, the jararaca, to the top spot? With over 25,000 reported bites across the country each year, Nigel delves into the fascinating science behind the anti-venom treatments that save thousands of lives.

Mexico is home to an incredible 400 snake species, nearly a fifth of which are venomous. Nigel searches high and low for his top ten, from ancient oak and pine forests to the towering cacti of the baking hot Mexican desert. Rattlesnakes dominate the landscape, but the widely feared terciopelo and the beautiful Taylor's Cantil are also in the running for number one spot. It's not just snakes that bite here - Nigel has a painful encounter with a lizard with jaws like a vice.

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

In this enhanced episode, from the familiar to the surprising, Baby Sharks follows 4-5 vastly different ‘hero’ species of baby sharks from before birth through their first months of life…learning how to avoid danger, to find shelter… and to hunt. They’ll win our hearts… as we cheer them on through setback and success to the end of the hour…And along the way, our perspective about sharks will change.

Human daredevils are addicted to adrenaline: the greater the risk - the bigger the rush. But some animals put their lives on the line every day; not for fun - but survival. We're counting down the ultimate top ten animal adrenaline junkies to find who takes the biggest risks, leaving bodies bent, broken, or dead. From free-wheeling salamanders to BASE jumping barnacle geese; buckle up - it's going to be a wild ride on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

We’re all familiar with Jaws. But the Great White is not the only shark to rule the oceans. We’ll watch Wobbegong sharks go tail-fishing and Epaulet sharks walk on land. From the tiger shark that chews through metal to the reef tips that prowl in packs…sharks come in 500 different shapes and sizes and many are top notch hunters in their own right.

In this enhanced episode, from the familiar to the surprising, Baby Sharks follows 4-5 vastly different ‘hero’ species of baby sharks from before birth through their first months of life…learning how to avoid danger, to find shelter… and to hunt. They’ll win our hearts… as we cheer them on through setback and success to the end of the hour…And along the way, our perspective about sharks will change.

Human daredevils are addicted to adrenaline: the greater the risk - the bigger the rush. But some animals put their lives on the line every day; not for fun - but survival. We're counting down the ultimate top ten animal adrenaline junkies to find who takes the biggest risks, leaving bodies bent, broken, or dead. From free-wheeling salamanders to BASE jumping barnacle geese; buckle up - it's going to be a wild ride on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

Some animals die hard, using body armor and bodyguards; barricades and bombs. It's an evolutionary arms race between the eaters and the eaten. We're counting down the ultimate top ten defenders in the natural world to find the animal with the most sophisticated security systems. Discover you're not paranoid if the world really is out to eat you, on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

Wild sex is daring…dangerous…deadly. It's about much more than making babies. Sex can mean a peaceful society, social currency, a greeting, or a free lunch. We're getting between the sheets with the ultimate top ten sexual athletes of the natural world-from lonely virgins to outright predators. It's getting steamy on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

We’re all familiar with Jaws. But the Great White is not the only shark to rule the oceans. We’ll watch Wobbegong sharks go tail-fishing and Epaulet sharks walk on land. From the tiger shark that chews through metal to the reef tips that prowl in packs…sharks come in 500 different shapes and sizes and many are top notch hunters in their own right.

They lurk in the depths…burst into the air with extreme force…tanks of hungry muscle. They stalk their prey with mega-mouths….. and lethal jaws. They're on patrol at every depth - equipped with superpowers and amazing senses. World's Deadliest Sharks highlights several species of sharks including the tiger shark, the nurse shark, and the grand daddy of all, the great white. We'll discover how they hunt and how they live their normal daily lives. These underwater creatures are intelligent, strong, fierce, and hungry…And they don't let anything get in their way.

50 Shades of Sharks reveals facets of sharks that are rarely chronicled; they’re fragile, delicate, ingenious, collaborative and even clumsy at times.

All across YouTube viral videos abound of great whites and other sharks attacking boats with a ferocity and anger that has never been seen before. The question is why? Is this simply a case of more people having cameras to video behavior or is there something else happening? Dr. Mike Heithaus and PHD Candidate Sara Casareto set out to investigate what’s causing this clash between sharks and boats.

In this enhanced episode, from the familiar to the surprising, Baby Sharks follows 4-5 vastly different ‘hero’ species of baby sharks from before birth through their first months of life…learning how to avoid danger, to find shelter… and to hunt. They’ll win our hearts… as we cheer them on through setback and success to the end of the hour…And along the way, our perspective about sharks will change.

Sit! Stay! You're in for a barking good time this week on The Incredible Dr. Pol! From cut tails, to close calls, quill pulling and knee popping, the docs at PVS are paws-itively pumped to help these injured pooches.

While the weather in Michigan may be inconsistent, the hard work of Dr. Pol and his team of vets at PVS is anything but. It may be a rainy and miserable Monday, but whenever and wherever an animal is in need, the staff at Pol Vet is there to help. Dr. Pol and Charles are off to castrate a pair of testy bulls. Several failed attempts to corral the bulls leave them increasingly agitated and it becomes apparent that they'll need to be tranquilized first. With a little stealth and some old school rope techniques, Dr. Pol manages to inject and subdue the thousand pound bulls for a safe and easy procedure. At the clinic, Dr. Emily takes a look at a drove of pigs in the parking lot that are coughing with high fevers. Suspecting respiratory infection, Dr. Emily wants to take a fecal sample to check for anything she might be overlooking. When the slide is clear, Dr. Emily is happy to report that the pigs' treatments today will end with antibiotics and instructions to quarantine until they get better. Dr. Brenda heads over to Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm to inspect a newborn reindeer. This little bundle is having a difficult time standing-something she should have been able to do hours ago. Without enough milk from mom, Dr. Brenda needs to act quickly to save this adorable reindeer in time. Once the weather has perked up, Dr. Pol and Diane take a little trip to Holland… Michigan. Reminiscent of Dr. Pol's home country where the two once lived together, Jan and Diane enjoy the beautiful day holding hands and laughing over the bright tulips.

The Mwamba lion pride dominates the west bank of the river in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. But this family is facing an uncertain future.

Zambia's extraordinary Luangwa Valley is the perfect hunting ground for some of Africa's most iconic predators. Prides of lions, packs of wild dogs, clans of hyenas and solitary leopards vie for the upper hand in a land where the dry season brings prey to their doorsteps.

In this enhanced episode, from the familiar to the surprising, Baby Sharks follows 4-5 vastly different ‘hero’ species of baby sharks from before birth through their first months of life…learning how to avoid danger, to find shelter… and to hunt. They’ll win our hearts… as we cheer them on through setback and success to the end of the hour…And along the way, our perspective about sharks will change.

The Mwamba lion pride dominates the west bank of the river in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. But this family is facing an uncertain future.

Sit! Stay! You're in for a barking good time this week on The Incredible Dr. Pol! From cut tails, to close calls, quill pulling and knee popping, the docs at PVS are paws-itively pumped to help these injured pooches.

While the weather in Michigan may be inconsistent, the hard work of Dr. Pol and his team of vets at PVS is anything but. It may be a rainy and miserable Monday, but whenever and wherever an animal is in need, the staff at Pol Vet is there to help. Dr. Pol and Charles are off to castrate a pair of testy bulls. Several failed attempts to corral the bulls leave them increasingly agitated and it becomes apparent that they'll need to be tranquilized first. With a little stealth and some old school rope techniques, Dr. Pol manages to inject and subdue the thousand pound bulls for a safe and easy procedure. At the clinic, Dr. Emily takes a look at a drove of pigs in the parking lot that are coughing with high fevers. Suspecting respiratory infection, Dr. Emily wants to take a fecal sample to check for anything she might be overlooking. When the slide is clear, Dr. Emily is happy to report that the pigs' treatments today will end with antibiotics and instructions to quarantine until they get better. Dr. Brenda heads over to Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm to inspect a newborn reindeer. This little bundle is having a difficult time standing-something she should have been able to do hours ago. Without enough milk from mom, Dr. Brenda needs to act quickly to save this adorable reindeer in time. Once the weather has perked up, Dr. Pol and Diane take a little trip to Holland… Michigan. Reminiscent of Dr. Pol's home country where the two once lived together, Jan and Diane enjoy the beautiful day holding hands and laughing over the bright tulips.

They lurk in the depths…burst into the air with extreme force…tanks of hungry muscle. They stalk their prey with mega-mouths….. and lethal jaws. They're on patrol at every depth - equipped with superpowers and amazing senses. World's Deadliest Sharks highlights several species of sharks including the tiger shark, the nurse shark, and the grand daddy of all, the great white. We'll discover how they hunt and how they live their normal daily lives. These underwater creatures are intelligent, strong, fierce, and hungry…And they don't let anything get in their way.

The Mwamba lion pride dominates the west bank of the river in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. But this family is facing an uncertain future.

We’re all familiar with Jaws. But the Great White is not the only shark to rule the oceans. We’ll watch Wobbegong sharks go tail-fishing and Epaulet sharks walk on land. From the tiger shark that chews through metal to the reef tips that prowl in packs…sharks come in 500 different shapes and sizes and many are top notch hunters in their own right.

Human daredevils are addicted to adrenaline: the greater the risk - the bigger the rush. But some animals put their lives on the line every day; not for fun - but survival. We're counting down the ultimate top ten animal adrenaline junkies to find who takes the biggest risks, leaving bodies bent, broken, or dead. From free-wheeling salamanders to BASE jumping barnacle geese; buckle up - it's going to be a wild ride on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

Some animals die hard, using body armor and bodyguards; barricades and bombs. It's an evolutionary arms race between the eaters and the eaten. We're counting down the ultimate top ten defenders in the natural world to find the animal with the most sophisticated security systems. Discover you're not paranoid if the world really is out to eat you, on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

Wild sex is daring…dangerous…deadly. It's about much more than making babies. Sex can mean a peaceful society, social currency, a greeting, or a free lunch. We're getting between the sheets with the ultimate top ten sexual athletes of the natural world-from lonely virgins to outright predators. It's getting steamy on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

In this enhanced episode, from the familiar to the surprising, Baby Sharks follows 4-5 vastly different ‘hero’ species of baby sharks from before birth through their first months of life…learning how to avoid danger, to find shelter… and to hunt. They’ll win our hearts… as we cheer them on through setback and success to the end of the hour…And along the way, our perspective about sharks will change.

Human daredevils are addicted to adrenaline: the greater the risk - the bigger the rush. But some animals put their lives on the line every day; not for fun - but survival. We're counting down the ultimate top ten animal adrenaline junkies to find who takes the biggest risks, leaving bodies bent, broken, or dead. From free-wheeling salamanders to BASE jumping barnacle geese; buckle up - it's going to be a wild ride on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

Some animals die hard, using body armor and bodyguards; barricades and bombs. It's an evolutionary arms race between the eaters and the eaten. We're counting down the ultimate top ten defenders in the natural world to find the animal with the most sophisticated security systems. Discover you're not paranoid if the world really is out to eat you, on the Ultimate Animal Countdown.

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.

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

Simon and Siouxsie save an angry, and badly injured spitting cobra from someone's house and must take it to the vet for an amputation. They get called to the university where a black mamba has eaten two kittens, and both nearly get bitten while trying to catch the monster. They also rescue a mystery green snake and a black mamba from two separate cars!

In the African bush every animal, young and old, is in a fight for its life. In the grasslands of Botswana, this brutal arms race means the difference between death and glory. Each has their own tactics and weapons that will either protect or kill.

A land of extremes, Chile is South America’s final frontier. And its wildlife is as varied as the vast nation’s ecosystems. But nature here is far from peaceful. From the fearsome waters of Tierra Del Fuego to the frozen Patagonian steppe, animals outsmart prey, compete for mates and battle the elements. Survival of the species doesn’t come without a fight.

Simon and Siouxsie save an angry, and badly injured spitting cobra from someone's house and must take it to the vet for an amputation. They get called to the university where a black mamba has eaten two kittens, and both nearly get bitten while trying to catch the monster. They also rescue a mystery green snake and a black mamba from two separate cars!

In the African bush every animal, young and old, is in a fight for its life. In the grasslands of Botswana, this brutal arms race means the difference between death and glory. Each has their own tactics and weapons that will either protect or kill.

In a constant battle to survive, animals have developed a range of superpowers that give them the best chance in the deadly games that play out across the Kalahari.

Meet the regulars! Pol Vet faces loyal clients animal emergencies. Charlie the mini-horse gallops in for treatment, Dr. Brenda welcomes a struggling newborn alpaca to the herd, and Doc checks in on old friends at local farms and ranches. After decades in business, generations of both humans and animals rely on Dr. Pol in their time of need.

Can't help falling in love this week on The Incredible Dr. Pol! It's another whirlwind weekend as Dr. Pol, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily encounter everything from constipated cats, gassy horses-even a surprise proposal!

As the leaves change during autumn in Michigan, the crew at Pol Vet are falling into the same busy routine! An afterhours emergency has Dr. Pol on his toes when a case involving a baby reindeer turns into a three-day dilemma.

Even in the most forgiving climates of the wild, life is a constant struggle. But the animals who make their homes in the world's coldest habitats have honed bodies and behavior to survive against the odds, and each other. They live brutally and die brutally, but the ones that come out on top are The Masters of the Freeze.

Octopus are like aliens on earth but they have one superpower that we are only now beginning to fully appreciate. By changing their color hundreds of times an hour, or transforming the shape of their bodies to mimic their deadliest enemies, octopus are the most extraordinary shapeshifters on the planet.

Octopuses break all the rules on animal intelligence. Born into the world as orphans, they are self-taught masterminds; capable of solving complex problems, strategizing, even planning for the future. Extraordinary superpowers that are the secret to their success.

Octopuses were always thought to be natures ultimate loners, preferring their own company. The truth is they have secret social lives. From moms to be hanging out in the deep in their hundreds to an octopus capable of coworking with another species. These aliens of nature are more sociable than ever imagined.

The rugged coast of our biggest state harbors the most incredible wildlife in America. When winter breaks, animals make the most of the endless sunshine before this world closes again in darkness. This is the story of the creatures that endure this harsh reality along the shoreline Alaskas life on the edge.

It might be one of the most famous continents on the planet, but the story of Australia hasn't been told quite like this before. Come face-to-face with Australia's most iconic - and most mysterious - animals including the cassowary, tree-kangaroo, dingo, echidna and platypus as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment.

We will swim with the largest creatures on the planet, experience an unprecedented moment in the life of whales and witness the brown bear’s Winter hibernation. This journey will take us from the depth waters of the Bay of Biscay to the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, to discover how the animals struggle to continue populating this territory.

The rugged coast of our biggest state harbors the most incredible wildlife in America. When winter breaks, animals make the most of the endless sunshine before this world closes again in darkness. This is the story of the creatures that endure this harsh reality along the shoreline Alaskas life on the edge.

Meet the regulars! Pol Vet faces loyal clients animal emergencies. Charlie the mini-horse gallops in for treatment, Dr. Brenda welcomes a struggling newborn alpaca to the herd, and Doc checks in on old friends at local farms and ranches. After decades in business, generations of both humans and animals rely on Dr. Pol in their time of need.

Can't help falling in love this week on The Incredible Dr. Pol! It's another whirlwind weekend as Dr. Pol, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily encounter everything from constipated cats, gassy horses-even a surprise proposal!

As the leaves change during autumn in Michigan, the crew at Pol Vet are falling into the same busy routine! An afterhours emergency has Dr. Pol on his toes when a case involving a baby reindeer turns into a three-day dilemma.