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A look at some working dogs. A German shepherd mix search-and-rescue dog and her Los Angeles firefighter partner search for survivors after a mudslide, while elsewhere spaniels use their noses to search for underground water leaks, with their human handlers.

In the Australian wilderness, the protection of young takes many forms. Sometimes it's tender and other times it's sharp claws.

In the natural world, being talented can bring all sorts of advantages and Australia has no shortage of exceptional talent.

Documentary taking a look at the intertidal zone, the point at which the ocean meets the land, and the struggle for survival facing the creatures that inhabit this realm. Their success is critical, because this is one of the most important habitats on the planet - a vital connection between worlds.

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

The lives of alphas who prefer to live alone, including a face-tearing battle between Lacerta lizards and a leopard seal's stealth attack.

A focus on Earth's most talkative species, from angry fruit bats and their loud complaints, to orcas and their human-scale speech systems.

A look at how animals adapt to the extremes of the desert, including an epic journey of desert elephants and a beetle that enjoys morning yoga.

A look at how Africa's great animals survive every day on the grassy plains, from families of lions on their morning hunt to a hot and bothered hippo.

Daring sloths, cheeky monkeys and lightning-quick lizards - each is evolved to thrive at a different moment in the planet's most diverse habitat.

Profile of the eucalyptus-eating, tree-hugging Australian icons. The creatures live in the east and south-east parts of the continent. This episode reveals how their behaviours differ in different regions.

While koalas may seem lazy, their behaviour drastically changes during mating season. As the season of love begins, the documentary follows two males on a mission to mate.

In the remote mountains of Patagonia, a female puma has just six months to teach its cubs how to survive in an increasingly competitive world.

In Zimbabwe, an African wild dog pack find themselves outnumbered by lions and hyenas, and the pups must learn quickly if the pack is to survive.

Two part documentary exploring how Europe's most celebrated landmarks and the animals that live among them have become so closely intertwined.

Survivors of two of history's deadliest tsunamis share harrowing stories as experts reveal the science, warning signs and impact.

The naturalist and film-maker explores the many varieties of plant life housed at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London, and explains what they reveal about the natural world and the development of life on Earth. He begins inside the establishment's Palm House, whose climate has been engineered to simulate conditions found in rainforests, charting the evolution of plants that grow in the w

The naturalist explores how the plants at Kew Gardens change through the seasons and demonstrates the surprising properties of several species, including the predatory pond-dwelling bladderwort utricularia and a fungus that appears to be capable of mind control. He also discusses the largest single organism on the planet, visits the world's biggest flower and explains how plants and insects can co

The naturalist concludes his exploration of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London, by examining plants that have evolved to minimise their dependence on water, enabling them to survive in the world's driest environments. He witnesses a cactus blooming at midnight, tells the story of the spectacular flowering of the Agave franzosinii, and visits the Millennium Seed Bank, a facility designed

Two part documentary exploring how Europe's most celebrated landmarks and the animals that live among them have become so closely intertwined.

Survivors of two of history's deadliest tsunamis share harrowing stories as experts reveal the science, warning signs and impact.

Max Djenohan embarks on a mission to unlock and mimic the survival skills of some of the most charismatic animals on Earth.