Confronted by fire, famine, predators, and poachers, three elephant families overcome adversity in ways that feel almost human in nature. This documentary will follow the journeys of elephant herds in Kenya, India, and Mali as they migrate towards food and safety, using knowledge shared over generations. As we look into the minds of elephants, we see that their unique abilities to communicate, educate, and sympathize provide them with the necessary skills to survive. Yet, despite the strength and intelligence of these majestic creatures, humans are causing elephant populations to plummet around the world.

The forests of the Iberian Peninsula in Europe's southwest corner are home to some of the most unusual animals on Earth. Every species must fight to survive in these savage lands, but the spring rains are one of the greatest gifts of the year. In this brief window of time, animals seek out the precise breeding conditions that will give their species the best chance of surviving another generation.

Rivalry defines all life in the forests of the Iberian Peninsula. The arrival of summer marks the beginning of what will be a prolonged period of drought in the region, making survival even more difficult for the animals who call this place home. Every creature must fight for limited resources - making competition both within and between species unavoidable.

The high mountain forests of China's Shennongjia National Park are home to golden snub-nosed monkeys. Told across a year, this film features two family clans battling it out for food, mates and social status. To survive and prosper they must endure extreme weather, food shortages, predator pressures and battles with rivals, in a society where it's ultimately the females who hold big sway.

Every year tens of thousands of female Tibetan antelope, or 'chiru', migrate from their winter feeding and mating grounds to their summer birthing grounds, high on the Tibetan plateau, before returning with their calves. It's a monumental feat of endurance, and a journey fraught with danger. Tibetan wolves shadow their every move, and the weather can turn in an instant.

China's Asian elephants play a crucial role in the health and diversity of the rainforests of Yunnan. To survive they need a lot of food and water every day, but with the population growing, things are only getting tougher. This is the story a mother elephant teaching her calf how to survive a year in their natural habitat, while another herd undertakes a marathon journey.

Meet the Polygon Pack, a family of arctic wolves surviving and raising young in amidst the polygon ponds of the high arctic.

As Winter approaches, the pack is running out of food and needs a fresh kill. White Scarf leads the pack in a successful hunt of a muskox calf, and ensures that the pups eat first. As the pack sleeps with full bellies, White Scarf limps away and doesn't return.

Journey with JT Reynolds, Death Valley's larger-than-life superintendent, and meet the scientists who are working to protect this wild place as the mercury rises.

A deadly predator is stalking the forests of Costa Rica. No, it's not a jaguar, it's a super organism made up of half a million tiny individuals -- an army ant colony.

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.

Grasslands are some of the most volatile lands on the planet, where animals must endure a seasonal cycle of flood, famine, freeze and fire. We reveal the extraordinary challenges these animals must overcome, and how our changing world is making survival even tougher than before. From epic battles between wolves and bison, to nail biting showdowns between cheetahs and Thompson gazelle fauns, this is an epic tale of life and death in the planet's most dramatic wildernesses.

Step inside the most frigid habitat known to Earth - the poles. Here, the planet's ultimate survivalists include whale-hunting polar bears, leopard-seal dodging penguins and a pack of Arctic wolves that bring down a pair of musk oxen. Polar species have evolved bodies and behaviours that help them combat the intense hostility of their habitats. But now, their world is changing so fast - literally breaking apart under their feet - and their resilience will be tested beyond the extreme.

Plenty of water, warmth and light provide perfect conditions for life to thrive and make the jungles the most diverse lands on Earth. But make no mistake, this is no Eden - from Jaguars to Gibbons, Hummingbirds to Orangutans, meet the incredible animals to discover why their struggles for survival in this crowded and competitive world have never been tougher. As jungle seasons become more unpredictable only the toughest animals will triumph.

Grasslands are some of the most volatile lands on the planet, where animals must endure a seasonal cycle of flood, famine, freeze and fire. We reveal the extraordinary challenges these animals must overcome, and how our changing world is making survival even tougher than before. From epic battles between wolves and bison, to nail biting showdowns between cheetahs and Thompson gazelle fauns, this is an epic tale of life and death in the planet's most dramatic wildernesses.

Step inside the most frigid habitat known to Earth - the poles. Here, the planet's ultimate survivalists include whale-hunting polar bears, leopard-seal dodging penguins and a pack of Arctic wolves that bring down a pair of musk oxen. Polar species have evolved bodies and behaviours that help them combat the intense hostility of their habitats. But now, their world is changing so fast - literally breaking apart under their feet - and their resilience will be tested beyond the extreme.

The planet's hottest habitats - our deserts - are getting even hotter, drier and bigger, yet a host of remarkable animals still survive in the harshest conditions, including cunning hyenas, pint-sized meerkats and sand-dwelling spiders. Follow their lives through a single day in the desert to appreciate how they deal with the sun's formidable power as it grows stronger with every passing minute.

Delve beneath the surface of the largest habitat on Earth - our oceans - to uncover a world of extraordinary extremes from crushing depths to stormy coasts and vast blue deserts to crowded reefs. Oceans are dynamic environments where animals must adapt to life of constant change. Discover how seals fend off sharks; how turtles risk their lives to create their next generation; and how ingenious orca fight to survive in the face of ever-increasing competition.

The highest mountains on Earth are home to snow leopards, golden eagles, mountain goats, barnacle goslings and gelada monkeys. But only the toughest can endure the extreme weather, scarce food supplies and limited oxygen on these peaks. Showcasing never-before-filmed animal behaviour using new technology to capture fresh angles and scales, Hostile Planet provides unique access to one of the most extreme environments on the planet.

The high mountain forests of China's Shennongjia National Park are home to golden snub-nosed monkeys. Told across a year, this film features two family clans battling it out for food, mates and social status. To survive and prosper they must endure extreme weather, food shortages, predator pressures and battles with rivals, in a society where it's ultimately the females who hold big sway.

Every year tens of thousands of female Tibetan antelope, or 'chiru', migrate from their winter feeding and mating grounds to their summer birthing grounds, high on the Tibetan plateau, before returning with their calves. It's a monumental feat of endurance, and a journey fraught with danger. Tibetan wolves shadow their every move, and the weather can turn in an instant.

China's Asian elephants play a crucial role in the health and diversity of the rainforests of Yunnan. To survive they need a lot of food and water every day, but with the population growing, things are only getting tougher. This is the story a mother elephant teaching her calf how to survive a year in their natural habitat, while another herd undertakes a marathon journey.

Costa Ricas motto is Pura Vida - Pure Life - and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT ventures across Costa Ricas wild and rugged landscapes to discover the countrys dazzling diversity of hummingbirds, revealing how these tiny creatures play an outsize role in maintaining some of the richest and wildest environments on Earth. Since their first explosive appearance in the Americas over 20 million years ago, hummingbirds have rapidly evolved into some of the most iridescent and colorful birds in the world. Their specialized bodies make them masters of astonishing aerobatic flight, perfectly engineered for harvesting sugary nectar from flowers. In turn, the plants they pollinate have evolved alongside them in one of the most transformative partnerships in the natural world. In the otherworldly highland cloud forest, we encounter one of the rarest and most elusive hummingbirds, the White-tipped Sicklebill. Well discover how these elusive birds with their startlingly curved beaks evolved in partnership with a single species of plant, whose blossoms are perfectly angled to fit their sickled bills. Well also reveal how through pollination, this hummingbird-plant partnership provides a critical food source for a whole community of creatures in the trees and on the forest floor. We travel from the highlands to the remote Osa peninsula, a truly wild tropical paradise, where Howler monkeys, acrobatic spider monkeys, majestic scarlet macaws and a host of charismatic ground mammals all depend on the fruits of the hummingbirds labor. Well discover rarely seen hummingbird behaviors, from single nesting moms rearing their young to a glimpse of how they bathe and groom, to how the Long-Billed Hermit attracts mates by performing in a talent show called a lek, even squeezing a whole song into a chirp. In Costa Rica, hummingbirds are the little architects of almost every environment even the most extreme. On the forbidding moonscape of the countrys tallest volcanic peaks, well meet the rugged hummingbirds that are perfectly adapted to high-altitude life: the aggressive and rainbow-hued Fiery Throated Hummingbird, the Talamanca, named after its home mountain range, and the impossibly small Volcano Hummingbird, a master of the high frontier. Throughout the highlands, well see how other fruit-eating bird species, like the Silky Flycatcher and one of the worlds most ornate and beautiful birds, the Resplendent Quetzal, depend on the hummingbirds pollination. In the coastal mangroves, the highly elusive mangrove hummingbird keeps the salty tangle of trees in flower, providing fruit for boisterous families of White-faced Capuchin monkeys. From volcanic peaks to coastal jungles, misty cloud forests to sprawling mangroves, THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT reveals how through feeding, pollinating and living their miraculous little lives, these glittering, jewel-feathered birds bring food, color and life to the crossroads of the Americas.

Australias Land of the Ancients explores the unique and ancient landscape of northeastern Australia, the most biodiverse region on the continent. From Crocodiles lying in wait for fish and hunting feral pigs to caring marsupial mothers of the far north, the film highlights some of the incredible species as they struggle to survive in their harsh environment amid a changing landscape.

Soul of the Ocean explores the complexity of ocean ecosystems. Spectacular underwater cinematography reveals communities of interdependent marine species and highlights the critical role biodiversity plays in maintaining a healthy ocean. The film features numerous examples of extraordinary animal behavior. Some of these behavioral stories have never been filmed before. Soul of the Ocean demonstrates the value of cooperation between species and high marine biodiversity.

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.

When you live at the very ends of the earth, theres no place like home. Join the animals racing south to make the most of the short Antarctic summer. From the feisty rockhopper on an epic swim back to land, to the wandering albatross soaring tens of thousands of miles to reunite with his lifelong love, brave the elements with these heroic travelers as they chase the summer back home.

Long before us great travelers have crossed our oceans, making incredible journeys to bring new life into the world. From the humpback mom leading her newborn calf across the Pacific, to the green turtle battling sharks to lay her eggs on the beach where she herself was born, join the dedicated moms risking it all so that these great ocean odysseys will continue for generations to come.

The Arctic is a tough place to be a parent, even tougher when you have to lead your family on an epic journey to survive. From the polar bear mom guiding her tiny cubs out onto the sea ice for the very first time, to the dedicated caribou escaping wolves to save her unborn calf, join the polar parents setting out to beat the odds in a world that's changing faster than ever before.

Join the animals learning to live life on the move as they chase the rains across the African savannah. From the zebra foal finding her feet in the greatest land migration on earth, to the elephant calf searching for water in a crushing drought, these rookies will make these incredible journeys many times in their lifetime but, the first time, is always the toughest.

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.

Confronted by fire, famine, predators, and poachers, three elephant families overcome adversity in ways that feel almost human in nature. This documentary will follow the journeys of elephant herds in Kenya, India, and Mali as they migrate towards food and safety, using knowledge shared over generations. As we look into the minds of elephants, we see that their unique abilities to communicate, educate, and sympathize provide them with the necessary skills to survive. Yet, despite the strength and intelligence of these majestic creatures, humans are causing elephant populations to plummet around the world.

This sky-high journey celebrates the birds of Latin America, its stunning landscapes, and other amazing fauna. From the northern coasts of Baja California, Mexico where we meet the pinkest flamingos in the world, to the majestic condor of Perú who captured the imagination of ancient civilizations, ending down south with the curious Rockhopper penguins of Argentina. Narrated by Gina Rodriguez.

There is a 1,200-mile strip of land on the southwestern coast of Africa where the searing Namib Desert meets the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Here, the basic elements of the earth exist in paradoxical extremes. The Namib, an extremely arid desert, is often cloaked in fog created by the cold, nutrient-rich Benguela Current. Fur seals and penguins divide their time between the sandy shore and the icy water of the sea, while ostrich, gemsbok and hyena roam the wind-swept dunes. Ingenious adaptations to this ancient desert's extreme conditions allow these and other creatures to survive in an Eden called the Namib.

One can see them from distances up to 30 km: Like a mumbling, bubbling volcano, ready to erupt, a glowing cloud rises from the earth. This is how one can experience the Victoria Falls at sunrise. Locals call this: "The smoke of thunder". Especially in the dry season, an unusual migration begins: elephant families come here from the Hwange National Park, 100 km away. Then a wonderful and very rare spectacle occurs: they swim through the Zambesi as if they were a huge string of pearls.

Grasslands are some of the most volatile lands on the planet, where animals must endure a seasonal cycle of flood, famine, freeze and fire. We reveal the extraordinary challenges these animals must overcome, and how our changing world is making survival even tougher than before. From epic battles between wolves and bison, to nail biting showdowns between cheetahs and Thompson gazelle fauns, this is an epic tale of life and death in the planet's most dramatic wildernesses.

Step inside the most frigid habitat known to Earth - the poles. Here, the planet's ultimate survivalists include whale-hunting polar bears, leopard-seal dodging penguins and a pack of Arctic wolves that bring down a pair of musk oxen. Polar species have evolved bodies and behaviours that help them combat the intense hostility of their habitats. But now, their world is changing so fast - literally breaking apart under their feet - and their resilience will be tested beyond the extreme.

Plenty of water, warmth and light provide perfect conditions for life to thrive and make the jungles the most diverse lands on Earth. But make no mistake, this is no Eden - from Jaguars to Gibbons, Hummingbirds to Orangutans, meet the incredible animals to discover why their struggles for survival in this crowded and competitive world have never been tougher. As jungle seasons become more unpredictable only the toughest animals will triumph.

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

Who says everything happens on the ground? And who says you need wings to fly? Welcome to the canopy of the Borneo rainforest, where the best action is high in the air, swinging from branches and leaping through the treetops. Animals here do everything without ever touching the ground.

Life is risky, and no stage of life is riskier than the very beginning. Most animals are born frail, vulnerable, and with a lot of learning to do. But life doesn't go easy on the newcomers.

Cazadora, the only survivor of Solitaria's four cubs, has a lot to learn and she must do it on her own.

Veteran wildlife photographer Steve Winter and cameraman Bertie Gregory capture the remarkable lives of Jaguars in the Pantanal of Brazil. A mother jaguar teaches her cub survival while a determined male jaguar named Scarface dives headfirst into the river to tackle the deadliest of opponents - 6-foot long caiman. Clever capybaras and playful giant otters stick with their family members to avoid being jaguar dinner.

This film tells the story of the life of one of the shyest cats in the world. It follows a Puma mother with her three cubs in the wild and gives intimate insights into their daily life, shows how the little ones learn from their mother, how they sneak up on a Guanaco and how they make themselves "invisible" when prey is approaching or mom is away for hunting.

Cazadora, the only survivor of Solitaria's four cubs, has a lot to learn and she must do it on her own.

Veteran wildlife photographer Steve Winter and cameraman Bertie Gregory capture the remarkable lives of Jaguars in the Pantanal of Brazil. A mother jaguar teaches her cub survival while a determined male jaguar named Scarface dives headfirst into the river to tackle the deadliest of opponents - 6-foot long caiman. Clever capybaras and playful giant otters stick with their family members to avoid being jaguar dinner.

Five lion prides in Africa compete for scare food and each have adopted their own style of hunting. Follow them as they take down everything from buffalo to giraffes. Only the most cunning and capable will survive. The program will be filmed by cameraman Owen Prumm.

Expedition leader and wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn leads an expert team of night filming specialists into the jungles of Costa Rica on the hunt for Central America's big cats. Pumas, ocelots and the elusive jaguar all live in the dense tropical forest but filming them it's far from an easy task.

This film tells the story of the life of one of the shyest cats in the world. It follows a Puma mother with her three cubs in the wild and gives intimate insights into their daily life, shows how the little ones learn from their mother, how they sneak up on a Guanaco and how they make themselves "invisible" when prey is approaching or mom is away for hunting.

Narrated by Hollywood A-Lister actress Angela Bassett and produced by the Emmy-Award-winning producers of Planet Earth II, Blue Planet, and Hostile Planet, we journey with Malika as she deals with the hardships of moving from childhood to adulthood. The lioness must learn to hunt and help protect the pride from deadly intruders.

Narrated by Hollywood A-Lister actress Angela Bassett and produced by the Emmy-Award-winning producers of Planet Earth II, Blue Planet, and Hostile Planet, the story of Malika is one of hardship, loneliness, and determination. She must battle her uncles to establish a territory of her own where she can start a family.

This story of Solitaria, a puma mother with four cubs, set in Torres del Paine.

Cazadora, the only survivor of Solitaria's four cubs, has a lot to learn and she must do it on her own.

It's Dr. Pol's birthday - but before the celebrations can begin, there's a bevy of cases for the Pol Veterinary staff. From colorful parrots to a sick zebra, Dr. Pol's hands are full with this week's exciting cases! First call of the day is from Gary Smith. He needs Dr. Pol to perform pregnancy checks on a whopping 86 cows at his farm! Between fighting and kicking, it takes hours to get all these cows accounted for! But with a lot of help from his right-hand man Charles, Doc gets the job done and is onto the next. Back at the clinic, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily are both looking after some troubled pups. Little Annie has a severely fractured bone in her leg. Dr. Brenda has to weigh all the options and determine what's best for this still-growing pup. Meanwhile, young Ayasha wants to be a doctor when she grows up. When she arrives at PVS with her new puppy for a checkup, she wastes no time in teaming up with Dr. Emily to give her best friend a clean bill of health. At the end of a long day, the Pol family surprises Doc with a birthday dinner. For a man whose plate is always full, the night provides some well-deserved relaxation and celebration!

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.

See life in the wild from her point of view: killer survival strategies, ultimate mating games and the wildest mothering. These girls don't just know the rules, they make them.

Banda stands at the rise of the hill, looking out over the emerald swamp. It's a far cry from the brown grassy plains of his home South Africa, and right now he's wearing for a glimpse of the familiar Impala herd. Later this year, lions will be introduced into Akagera National Park, but it's a tough task for a lion - adapting to this part of central Africa. It's green and wet. The animals are mostly different and the lions have no idea of the lie of the land. They'll be starting from scratch - seeking out hunting opportunities and establishing new territory.

Cazadora, the only survivor of Solitaria's four cubs, has a lot to learn and she must do it on her own.

See life in the wild from her point of view: killer survival strategies, ultimate mating games and the wildest mothering. These girls don't just know the rules, they make them.

It's Dr. Pol's birthday - but before the celebrations can begin, there's a bevy of cases for the Pol Veterinary staff. From colorful parrots to a sick zebra, Dr. Pol's hands are full with this week's exciting cases! First call of the day is from Gary Smith. He needs Dr. Pol to perform pregnancy checks on a whopping 86 cows at his farm! Between fighting and kicking, it takes hours to get all these cows accounted for! But with a lot of help from his right-hand man Charles, Doc gets the job done and is onto the next. Back at the clinic, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily are both looking after some troubled pups. Little Annie has a severely fractured bone in her leg. Dr. Brenda has to weigh all the options and determine what's best for this still-growing pup. Meanwhile, young Ayasha wants to be a doctor when she grows up. When she arrives at PVS with her new puppy for a checkup, she wastes no time in teaming up with Dr. Emily to give her best friend a clean bill of health. At the end of a long day, the Pol family surprises Doc with a birthday dinner. For a man whose plate is always full, the night provides some well-deserved relaxation and celebration!

It's another busy week for Dr. Pol both in the clinic and at home. Clients take matters into their own hands as our vets have a slew of do-it-yourself doctoring to repair. Dr. Brenda's got her hands full devising a creative treatment plan for Cash, a hyperactive Blue Heeler puppy whose owners had no choice but to create a makeshift splint for his broken leg.

Narrated by Hollywood A-Lister actress Angela Bassett and produced by the Emmy-Award-winning producers of Planet Earth II, Blue Planet, and Hostile Planet, we journey with Malika as she deals with the hardships of moving from childhood to adulthood. The lioness must learn to hunt and help protect the pride from deadly intruders.