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Raising the next generation is the number one priority for every animal species. For some creatures, an entire village lends a helping hand, but others prefer to go solo.

The threat of extinction is all too real in the wild, but even against terrible odds, many animals fight back from the brink to continue their empires.

The powers of fire and ice collide in Iceland, actually Earth's largest volcanic island. Take a journey to this country driven by the forces of nature.

A return to Iceland to see how its landscapes are changing through the retreat of its glaciers. Every year, their tremendous power alters the nation for ever.

Liz Bonnin travels to one of Earth's last great wildernesses to reveal fresh insights about its wildlife, including polar bears, narwhals, wolves, reindeer, leopard seals and killer whales.

Part one of two. Biologist and naturalist Dan O'Neill sets out on a mission to protect one of Earth's most elusive creatures - the snow leopard.

Part two of two. Navigate the harsh Mongolian wilderness with Dan as he searches for the largest snow leopard ever recorded, known as 'the Dude'.

In Slovenia lies the world's largest castle that is carved into a cave - a subterranean haven for the region's birds, boars and mountain goats.

From monkeys to lemurs and apes to human beings, primates are unique mammals who have taken an extraordinary evolutionary leap. See how they put their brains to work. Millions of years ago, animals were stranded on the shores of Madagascar, leading to remarkable adaptations. A case in point - the ring-tailed lemur.

Exploring the lives of two troops of long-tailed macaques residing in the forests of Singapore, revealing the fascinating world of these curious and intelligent primates. Matnoor rules over the 30 members of the Street troop, wihile Aarav is the old alpha male of the wilder Hill troop.

The Hill Troop invade the Street Troop's turf, before the Sisterhood plots to kidnap Sara's baby. Meanwhile, alpha Loci discovers his old rival is back.

A brawl erupts after the Street Troop finds the Hill Troop on their turf, before alpha wannabe Ajit makes his move.

A look at how canids and felines deploy an arsenal of hunting skills. Felines face endurance, while wolves rely on their privileged sense of smell in a fight for survival.

Following his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder. In the first edition, he descends beneath the waves at night and uses cutting-edge technology to generate computer scans of the sea floor. He also learns about a complex community of animals, as well as the

Using the latest technology, the naturalist explores the shark-infested waters of Osprey Reef in the Triton submersible, before returning to the nesting grounds of the Green Sea Turtle, 60 years after his first visit to Raine Island. He also marvels at manta ray cleaning stations on Lady Elliot Island, and tracks dwarf minke whales to discover their surprising reasons for returning, and why the re

The naturalist examines what the next few decades may hold for this remarkable ecosystem, and looks at the work of scientists who are trying to preserve the area and the species that inhabit it, assisted by research vessel the Alucia. He also embarks on an ambitious attempt to dive further into the reef than ever before to witness the resilient coral that live down in the depths and see if they ho

Documentary exploring the unique abilities of the woodpecker to reveal what makes this bird so special. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.

A look at how canids and felines deploy an arsenal of hunting skills. Felines face endurance, while wolves rely on their privileged sense of smell in a fight for survival.

Exploring New Zealand's marine wildlife, beginning with Snares Island in the southern Pacific and its crested penguins, petrels and sea lions.