Love Nature

Chris Packham reveals some of the cleverest animal communicators on the planet; for decades, people have longed to emulate Dr. Dolittle and be able to understand what animals are communicating to one another.

Chris reveals some of the best animal builders in the world, a group that is incredibly varied; accomplished animal architects include everything from beavers to bees and prairie dogs to bowerbirds.

Chris Packham looks at social intelligence in the animal kingdom, and finds out why it is that, for animals, being together means being clever; he looks at how lions hunt in teams, in which each holds a very specific position.

Chris Packham reveals the intelligent cons and deceitful behavior that animals use to survive and prosper in the game of life, from disguising themselves to outwit predators, to kidnapping babies to save their own offspring.

Chris discovers the cleverest animal travelers and how they find their way, from deer with mental maps, blue whales' planning routes, and dung beetles navigating by the stars.

Dr. Emma sets off on a road trip to Siksika Nation to help stray dogs get healthy and find their forever homes; in Saskatoon, Dr. Allison examines a worrying lump on an older dog with a big personality.

Dr. Cori taps into her wealth of experience to bring Ranger, the ailing cat, back from a life-or-death situation; in Saskatoon, a lost kitty gets a clean bill of health and finds a loving home with one of Dr. Allison's team members.

Hippos, elephants, lions and buffalo are drawn to the Zambezi's wild waters, which grow from a tiny trickle in Zambia to the thundering Victoria Falls.

A team of dedicated conservationists go to extraordinary lengths to keep the rare black rhino safe from poachers.

Mafia Island, located just off the Tanzanian coastline, is home to diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems with miles of white beach and clear waters.

Watch as a goose gets physio and the team uncovers a case of mistaken identity.

Follow an injured opossum into surgery, as the medical team realizes amputation may be the only way to save his badly injured toe; meet some turtle hatchlings who seem ready for release when the team gets disappointing details about their size.

The team tends to ravenous songbirds and help out a people-loving coyote.

Join the chase for a runaway hawk; follow an albino squirrel's rehab process.

Mafia Island, located just off the Tanzanian coastline, is home to diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems with miles of white beach and clear waters.

Watch as a goose gets physio and the team uncovers a case of mistaken identity.

Follow an injured opossum into surgery, as the medical team realizes amputation may be the only way to save his badly injured toe; meet some turtle hatchlings who seem ready for release when the team gets disappointing details about their size.

The team tends to ravenous songbirds and help out a people-loving coyote.

Join the chase for a runaway hawk; follow an albino squirrel's rehab process.

Recent nursery graduates Jelapat, Talaken, Bawan and Rona join their classmates at their new classroom; Dilla unexpectedly gives birth at midnight, but the delivery does not go smoothly.

Mafia Island, located just off the Tanzanian coastline, is home to diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems with miles of white beach and clear waters.

Watch as a goose gets physio and the team uncovers a case of mistaken identity.

Follow an injured opossum into surgery, as the medical team realizes amputation may be the only way to save his badly injured toe; meet some turtle hatchlings who seem ready for release when the team gets disappointing details about their size.

The team tends to ravenous songbirds and help out a people-loving coyote.

Join the chase for a runaway hawk; follow an albino squirrel's rehab process.

Prepare for the summer cubs' release with Roger; meet Ace and Little Blueberry, two newbies with serious health issues who will have to stay over the winter with the Z cubs; six happy, healthy bears embark on their new lives in the wild.

Sometimes animals get a second chance.

Behind the scenes at Kenya's private game reserve.

Hope Swinimer rescues, rehabilitates and releases thousands of animals each year, while struggling to make ends meet; she is driven by her compassion and belief that every animal matters.

Prepare for the summer cubs' release with Roger; meet Ace and Little Blueberry, two newbies with serious health issues who will have to stay over the winter with the Z cubs; six happy, healthy bears embark on their new lives in the wild.

Sometimes animals get a second chance.

Behind the scenes at Kenya's private game reserve.

Beni and Lala are confined to the clinic following an accident; bullied Kesi causes concern for the team; Clara and her daughter, Clarita, are chosen for release back into the wild.

The story of the Marsh pride of lions as it battles for survival in Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve.

Part 2/2. Showcasing the life of the Marsh Pride of lions in Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve unfolding through the eyes of individuals who have documented their lives for more than three decades; it unveils shifting loyalties, bloody takeovers and sheer resilience.

A newborn wildebeest faces a terrifying ordeal when it's taken by a lioness. The predator doesn't kill the calf and, instead, takes care of the newborn for an entire day.

Track the Five Musketeers, five inseparable lion brothers raised in the Namib Desert, in this feline coming-of-age story; hold your breath as they confront perils in an unforgiving landscape when they leave their mother to pursue their own kingdom.

Leaving their native home in South Africa, seven lions are being transported to Akagera National Park, covering thousands of miles to the heart of Africa, in order to revive the local lion species.

Mafia Island, located just off the Tanzanian coastline, is home to diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems with miles of white beach and clear waters.

Watch as a goose gets physio and the team uncovers a case of mistaken identity.

Follow an injured opossum into surgery, as the medical team realizes amputation may be the only way to save his badly injured toe; meet some turtle hatchlings who seem ready for release when the team gets disappointing details about their size.

The team tends to ravenous songbirds and help out a people-loving coyote.

Join the chase for a runaway hawk; follow an albino squirrel's rehab process.

Join anthropologist Jill Pruetz and guide Dondo "Johnny" Kanté and watch evolution happen in real time; meet the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, who use tools, interact with fire, and adapt to the human world as it collides with their own.

The Galápagos, world-famous for inspiring the groundbreaking theories of Charles Darwin, is, like the rest of the world, threatened by climate change.

Join anthropologist Jill Pruetz and guide Dondo "Johnny" Kanté and watch evolution happen in real time; meet the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, who use tools, interact with fire, and adapt to the human world as it collides with their own.

The Galápagos, world-famous for inspiring the groundbreaking theories of Charles Darwin, is, like the rest of the world, threatened by climate change.

Beni and Lala are confined to the clinic following an accident; bullied Kesi causes concern for the team; Clara and her daughter, Clarita, are chosen for release back into the wild.

Join anthropologist Jill Pruetz and guide Dondo "Johnny" Kanté and watch evolution happen in real time; meet the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, who use tools, interact with fire, and adapt to the human world as it collides with their own.

The Galápagos, world-famous for inspiring the groundbreaking theories of Charles Darwin, is, like the rest of the world, threatened by climate change.

A journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

An endangered species of hartebeest is moved to Ol Pejeta, so its land can be resettled by refugees.

Two white rhinos are moved to Ol Pejeta from a nearby ranch after it's discovered that poachers had been watching the animals.

A rare owl appears ready for release but everyone wonders if it will fly.

A journey on Scotland's River Spey, traveling from its source in the Highlands, winding by boat through the mountains to where the river meets the North Sea.

An endangered species of hartebeest is moved to Ol Pejeta, so its land can be resettled by refugees.

Two white rhinos are moved to Ol Pejeta from a nearby ranch after it's discovered that poachers had been watching the animals.

Beni and Lala are going stir-crazy in the sick bay, but they must recover before returning to the rough and tumble of class; at forest school, a termite-foraging lesson inspires class clown Valentino to make a finger-licking discovery.

Walk on the wild side with Sirga the lion, whose human pal, Val, has been by her side since she was an orphaned cub; See Loki the raven entertain his BFF Elliott, cuddle with Hugger the stingray, and see why Trish and Garri the koala are like family.

Do rounds on the ranch that Albert the camel runs with his human friend Alex; check in with Herbie the wallaby as he gets pampered by his pal Fleur; cause a little chaos with Quincy the quoll; hang ten with Chupacabra the surfing goat.

Follow Shanet, who spends her days tending to the needs of Harold Custard the rockhopper penguin, and feel the love as Barista cares for Cindy the baboon in her golden years; later, say an emotional goodbye as Rocco the wombat returns to the wild.

Featuring a birthday celebration for a donkey, a game with a skunk, and an introduction to a beaver; it also examines the care routines for a tree kangaroo.

Check in on Elsa the sloth with Pedro, who has dedicated his life to her care after a fall left her paralyzed; learn why Thor the wolf welcomed his human, Steve, into his pack, then watch Kristen and Beau make life accessible for Crystal the raccoon.

Join anthropologist Jill Pruetz and guide Dondo "Johnny" Kanté and watch evolution happen in real time; meet the elusive chimps of Fongoli, Senegal, who use tools, interact with fire, and adapt to the human world as it collides with their own.

The Galápagos, world-famous for inspiring the groundbreaking theories of Charles Darwin, is, like the rest of the world, threatened by climate change.

Untangle, extract, and outwit snakes that have been slithering into the suburbs.

Battle browns, red bellies, and pythons invading Aussie farms.

Almost all the species that inhabit the Earth seek out mates to ensure the survival of their kind through reproduction; but while some mate for life, others live in fleeting moments.

All airborne creatures embark on remarkable journeys through the air; some routes are short and others span across hundreds of miles.

Untangle, extract, and outwit snakes that have been slithering into the suburbs.

Battle browns, red bellies, and pythons invading Aussie farms.

Almost all the species that inhabit the Earth seek out mates to ensure the survival of their kind through reproduction; but while some mate for life, others live in fleeting moments.

All airborne creatures embark on remarkable journeys through the air; some routes are short and others span across hundreds of miles.

Beni and Lala are going stir-crazy in the sick bay, but they must recover before returning to the rough and tumble of class; at forest school, a termite-foraging lesson inspires class clown Valentino to make a finger-licking discovery.

Untangle, extract, and outwit snakes that have been slithering into the suburbs.

Battle browns, red bellies, and pythons invading Aussie farms.

Almost all the species that inhabit the Earth seek out mates to ensure the survival of their kind through reproduction; but while some mate for life, others live in fleeting moments.

All airborne creatures embark on remarkable journeys through the air; some routes are short and others span across hundreds of miles.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters; how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark.

An order is given to de-tusk three elephants; removing a collar from a blind elephant.

Chimpanzees that have become captive animals; reintroduction of the colobus monkey to the Ewaso river area.

Two tiny orphans struggle to survive; Hope takes a second swing at a release gone wrong.

A journey along Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, through an emerald green landscape of rolling hills and sparkling waters; how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark.

An order is given to de-tusk three elephants; removing a collar from a blind elephant.

Chimpanzees that have become captive animals; reintroduction of the colobus monkey to the Ewaso river area.

Three-year-old Wine ditches lessons to make a remarkable new friend, as she bonds with a young macaque; two refugees from a Thai circus, young mother Sampit and her son Sawadee, get a second chance at living semi-wild on a pre-release island.

The coastline of Mozambique attracts some of the world's largest filter feeders. Two of Mozambique's leading marine researchers, Andrea Marshall and Nakia Cullan, set out to find one of the ocean's most secretive animals.

Humpbacks and whale sharks visit the coast of Mozambique.

Plankton are the basis of the world's largest food web.

The great white shark is one of the most iconic ocean creatures.

Sharks may be much more intelligent than previously thought.

Untangle, extract, and outwit snakes that have been slithering into the suburbs.

Battle browns, red bellies, and pythons invading Aussie farms.

Almost all the species that inhabit the Earth seek out mates to ensure the survival of their kind through reproduction; but while some mate for life, others live in fleeting moments.

All airborne creatures embark on remarkable journeys through the air; some routes are short and others span across hundreds of miles.

Today, more than half of the world's primates are under threat of extinction; meeting the scientists making discoveries about this animal family, and the people safeguarding their future.

Frozen water takes on a sharper persona, influencing everything in its path.

The filmmaker explores Spain's diverse landscapes and extreme weather, showcasing wildlife in one of Europe's last natural wonders.

Today, more than half of the world's primates are under threat of extinction; meeting the scientists making discoveries about this animal family, and the people safeguarding their future.

Frozen water takes on a sharper persona, influencing everything in its path.

The filmmaker explores Spain's diverse landscapes and extreme weather, showcasing wildlife in one of Europe's last natural wonders.

Three-year-old Wine ditches lessons to make a remarkable new friend, as she bonds with a young macaque; two refugees from a Thai circus, young mother Sampit and her son Sawadee, get a second chance at living semi-wild on a pre-release island.

Today, more than half of the world's primates are under threat of extinction; meeting the scientists making discoveries about this animal family, and the people safeguarding their future.

Frozen water takes on a sharper persona, influencing everything in its path.

The filmmaker explores Spain's diverse landscapes and extreme weather, showcasing wildlife in one of Europe's last natural wonders.

The journey down the attraction-packed Niagara River is filled with adventure and beauty; navigating the fascinating history and engineering of this border river between Canada and the United States, arriving at the world-famous Niagara Falls.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is Kenya's largest and busiest private game reserve, a vast reserve that covers 85,000 acres and is home to over 15,000 animals, including some of Africa's rarest and most endangered species.

The team struggles with some thirsty creatures after a drought.

A most unusual fawn arrives on Hope's doorstep; a graveyard is the spooky setting for an unlikely reunion.

The journey down the attraction-packed Niagara River is filled with adventure and beauty; navigating the fascinating history and engineering of this border river between Canada and the United States, arriving at the world-famous Niagara Falls.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is Kenya's largest and busiest private game reserve, a vast reserve that covers 85,000 acres and is home to over 15,000 animals, including some of Africa's rarest and most endangered species.

The team struggles with some thirsty creatures after a drought.

After weeks of battling a mysterious head infection, Erik joins the group two students; at forest school, the group three students enjoy a poolside classroom where Valentino proves he's more than just a class clown.

A family of wild dogs living in a corner of Zambia's Luangwa Valley.

Spotty the hyena must ascend to the leadership of the Chimbwe Clan in Zambia's Luangwa Valley.

Jean Du Plessis takes a trip through the Serengeti with migrating wildebeest.

Jean witnesses how infant calves fare against the predatory lions and crocodiles of the Mara.

Jean visits Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater, home to the highest concentration of mammals in the world.

Today, more than half of the world's primates are under threat of extinction; meeting the scientists making discoveries about this animal family, and the people safeguarding their future.

Frozen water takes on a sharper persona, influencing everything in its path.

The filmmaker explores Spain's diverse landscapes and extreme weather, showcasing wildlife in one of Europe's last natural wonders.

Lizzie and veterinarian Joares scramble to collar more jaguars amid storms, floods, and power outages.

Discover how weirdness is baked into some animals' DNA from birth; check out the bowerbird's mate-attracting dance moves, the Christmas Island crab's traffic-dodging prowess and the sockeye salmon's uphill swimming skills.

A look at the supercharged abilities that give some animals an edge in life; discovering fireflies' flirty flashes, the tarsier's incredible night vision, the mantis shrimp' knockout punch and the saltwater croc's prey-detecting pressure sensors.

Lizzie and veterinarian Joares scramble to collar more jaguars amid storms, floods, and power outages.

Discover how weirdness is baked into some animals' DNA from birth; check out the bowerbird's mate-attracting dance moves, the Christmas Island crab's traffic-dodging prowess and the sockeye salmon's uphill swimming skills.

A look at the supercharged abilities that give some animals an edge in life; discovering fireflies' flirty flashes, the tarsier's incredible night vision, the mantis shrimp' knockout punch and the saltwater croc's prey-detecting pressure sensors.

After weeks of battling a mysterious head infection, Erik joins the group two students; at forest school, the group three students enjoy a poolside classroom where Valentino proves he's more than just a class clown.

Lizzie and veterinarian Joares scramble to collar more jaguars amid storms, floods, and power outages.

Discover how weirdness is baked into some animals' DNA from birth; check out the bowerbird's mate-attracting dance moves, the Christmas Island crab's traffic-dodging prowess and the sockeye salmon's uphill swimming skills.

A look at the supercharged abilities that give some animals an edge in life; discovering fireflies' flirty flashes, the tarsier's incredible night vision, the mantis shrimp' knockout punch and the saltwater croc's prey-detecting pressure sensors.

A breathtaking journey down the German section of the beautiful Moselle river, famous for vineyards on its dramatically steep banks and remarkable meandering loops.

Ecotourism has become the backbone of The Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

The staff attempts to calm an orphaned baby rhino.

Two members of Hope's team travel to England to discover new techniques and make allies on the front lines of animal rescue.

A breathtaking journey down the German section of the beautiful Moselle river, famous for vineyards on its dramatically steep banks and remarkable meandering loops.

Ecotourism has become the backbone of The Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

The staff attempts to calm an orphaned baby rhino.

Young orangutans who have lost their mothers to poaching and deforestation learn the skills they'll need to survive in the wild at a unique forest school.

Many species survive by living in groups.

Adventure seekers cross Ethiopia's Danakil Depression to view the Erte Ale volcano.

Tom Pfeiffer hears Anak is going into a violent phase and flies to Indonesia to see if the Child of Fire is ready to repeat the pattern of its ancestor.

The volcano's destructive power is a reminder of nature's dominance.

A sudden collapse of the crater floor and a massive eruption drains Hawaii's Kilauea volcano of lava, making it possible to explore.

Bill Nighy leads a magical journey in the Norfolk Broads along England's holiday river, the River Bure; discovering a watery world where both wildlife and recreation go hand in hand.

Traveling the Dordogne River via traditional boats through the green heart of southwest France; drinking wine and hunting for truffles; riding a luxury cruiser to a lighthouse built for a king.

Lizzie and veterinarian Joares scramble to collar more jaguars amid storms, floods, and power outages.

Discover how weirdness is baked into some animals' DNA from birth; check out the bowerbird's mate-attracting dance moves, the Christmas Island crab's traffic-dodging prowess and the sockeye salmon's uphill swimming skills.

A look at the supercharged abilities that give some animals an edge in life; discovering fireflies' flirty flashes, the tarsier's incredible night vision, the mantis shrimp' knockout punch and the saltwater croc's prey-detecting pressure sensors.

A mother giraffe tries to give her young one a good life while the Serengeti's deadliest linger around in search of food. Parenthood is definitely no picnic for her.

The story of two fawns living in Africa, one an impala and one a Thompson's gazelle.

The love rivalry shakes every fiber of the body as hormones invade the blood, and some of the most overwhelming spectacles on the planet are produced; the language of love and the fight for reproduction stimulate the most diverse behaviors.

A mother giraffe tries to give her young one a good life while the Serengeti's deadliest linger around in search of food. Parenthood is definitely no picnic for her.

The story of two fawns living in Africa, one an impala and one a Thompson's gazelle.