Love Nature

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.

Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands.

Sharks are some of the oldest predators still living.

A troop of rescue center monkeys that have adopted a litter of stray kittens; a loyal dog helping a rescued raccoon overcome her fears; an emu raised by Irish setters.

Brooke demonstrates the ever-important job of vet techs as she helps a dog named Charlie who was injured in a dogfight; Dr. Savannah treats a dog who was kicked by a horse; Brooke and Savannah then head over to a spay and neuter clinic in Sturgeon Lake.

A farm dog named Wrangler was run over by a tractor; a foal named Missy ripped her eyelid on a barbed wire fence; Savannah heads to the Enoch Cree Nation to run an emergency Parvo clinic.

A project goes wrong; Hope tries to save chicks stuck in their shells; searching for orphaned foxes.

Feeding a Giant Panda cub named Bao Bao.

Feeding a pride of adolescent lions.

A look at Dr. Savannah's practice and what she's learning about Metis culture.

Savannah balances the medical needs of animals with the emotional bonds of the owners.

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.

Food acts as an important way for animals to keep busy, happy and healthy.

A herd of elephants from the Calgary Zoo arrive at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

A project goes wrong; Hope tries to save chicks stuck in their shells; searching for orphaned foxes.

Dr. Dayle treats an adorable mini pony named Daisy who's got a strange growth on her face and helps a mama cow during a difficult calving; Savannah must work to diagnose a dog named Bernadette who has stopped eating due to chronic pain.

A house cat named Smoky is at risk of diabetes and a barn cat named Ashes is in rough shape after being hit by a car; Savannah heads out with the Canadian Animal Task Force to round up, spay/neuter, and release dozens of feral cats from a village.

Patrick Aryee follows grizzly bears that are taking a risk by leaving their winter dens early; hungry wolves are struggling to bring down their elk prey in the unusually shallow snow.

As winter turns to spring, temperatures rise and Yellowstone bursts into life; beavers feast on new green shoots, baby bison take their first faltering steps and grizzly cubs emerge from their dens.

Summer in Yellowstone brings about new challenges; as food becomes scarce, wolves have a surprising strategy to keep their pups fed.

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.

Bask in the interconnected lives of wildlife shaped by volcanoes, forests and seas; take flight with rare Philippine eagles as they raise their young in an ancient tree, then dive into a river to catch a glimpse of the world's rarest crocodile.

Plunge into the clear seas to explore the Tubbataha Reef, which rests on an extinct underwater volcano where shallow lagoons shelter sea turtles and tiger sharks; take flight with tarsiers as they hunt insects using leaps between trees.

Gasp at the awe-inspiring strength of crocodiles and fight dirty with guanacos.

Unleash bullet-fast blows with mantis shrimp and face g-forces with a gannet.

Gasp at the awe-inspiring strength of crocodiles and fight dirty with guanacos.

Unleash bullet-fast blows with mantis shrimp and face g-forces with a gannet.

Gasp at the awe-inspiring strength of crocodiles and fight dirty with guanacos.

Unleash bullet-fast blows with mantis shrimp and face g-forces with a gannet.

Dr. Dayle treats an adorable mini pony named Daisy who's got a strange growth on her face and helps a mama cow during a difficult calving; Savannah must work to diagnose a dog named Bernadette who has stopped eating due to chronic pain.

A house cat named Smoky is at risk of diabetes and a barn cat named Ashes is in rough shape after being hit by a car; Savannah heads out with the Canadian Animal Task Force to round up, spay/neuter, and release dozens of feral cats from a village.

A moose arrives mysteriously; fawns flood the rehab.

Behind the scenes of North America's largest zoo kitchen.

The National Zoo feeds its animals by growing their own food.

There's a new employee at Rocky Rapids Vet. Clinic, Dr. Dayle Poitras, a newly graduated Métis vet excited about landing her first full-time gig; Savannah is keen to mentor young Dayle while learning about what it means to be Métis.

A field trip to do a bison herd check near her Métis homelands sheds more light on who Dr. Savannah is; she dives deeper into her identity as a Métis woman.

Roaming across America with a road-tripping chicken and meeting a mouse family living in an English garden; beating arachnophobia with a spider's help; trekking with the guardian of Earth's last two northern white rhinos.

The St. Louis Zoo caters to a wide range of tastes for some of the world's largest eaters, including an anaconda and hippos.

The keepers at the St. Louis Zoo make sure that every animal family gets the proper nutrition.

A moose arrives mysteriously; fawns flood the rehab.

A dental surgery goes from one tooth to nine teeth for a pair of unsuspecting dog owners; Savannah must investigate to figure out why a ferret named Sophie has stopped peeing, and a bunny needs intervention to stop him from biting at his sutures.

An elderly dog named Freddie has a rare form of cancer that requires quick intervention; a barn cat named Suzie needs help to feed her kittens; Savannah heads to Back to Batoche - the largest Métis festival in the world.

Tracing the lion's rise from prehistoric predator to modern ruler as science reveals the battles, bonds, and brutal survival strategies that have shaped this iconic African hunter; getting swept up in the drama of lion society and high-risk hunts.

Confront the ocean's most versatile and formidable predator. Learn about the biological advantages that helped this prehistoric species survive multiple mass extinctions, then get awed by the relentless hunting skills of bull sharks.

Revisit the evolutionary journey of brown bears, from ursid ancestors that dominated the ice ages to today's modern omnivores; witness their symbiotic relationship with salmon and the surprisingly interconnected ecosystems they thrive in.

Following the journey of the black rhino and seeing how adaptation and conservation have influenced the evolution of an ancient titan of nature; experiencing this armoured herbivore's extraordinary hearing, sense of smell, and other biological advantages.

Looking inside the life of one of Africa's most iconic but misunderstood megafauna: the hippopotamus; getting in the middle of a sparring match and seeing just how deadly a territorial male's bite can be, then witnessing the miracle of their underwater births.

Understanding how adaptability has helped the caiman, a beast as old as the dinosaurs, evolve to face the modern world; watching butterflies feed on their tears, then marvelling at the maternal devotion on display in their communal nurseries.

Featuring the wisdom of one of the natural world's leading conservationist campaigners, Jane Goodall shines an enlightening spotlight on practical marine conservation.

Descend into the tide pool, where a hermit crab house hunts; a baby catshark runs into strange neighbors; an octopus terrorizes prey; watch seagulls and other creatures hunt on the surface as the heat rises and oxygen depletes in the pool.

The sun sets and predators prowl around the pool before the tide finally rolls in; persevere as night falls with a kleptomaniacal slug and an acrobatic scallop; a pair of sneaky crabs take a dangerous shot at romance.

Descend into the tide pool, where a hermit crab house hunts; a baby catshark runs into strange neighbors; an octopus terrorizes prey; watch seagulls and other creatures hunt on the surface as the heat rises and oxygen depletes in the pool.

The sun sets and predators prowl around the pool before the tide finally rolls in; persevere as night falls with a kleptomaniacal slug and an acrobatic scallop; a pair of sneaky crabs take a dangerous shot at romance.

Epic snake rescues: browns, pythons and a wild mating ball in Queensland!

The snakes are mating, invading a lounge and infiltrating a chicken coop.

Deadly snakes lurk as elite wranglers race to stop danger before it strikes.

Wranglers face venom, tangled traps and fierce reptiles in high-stakes rescues.

A dental surgery goes from one tooth to nine teeth for a pair of unsuspecting dog owners; Savannah must investigate to figure out why a ferret named Sophie has stopped peeing, and a bunny needs intervention to stop him from biting at his sutures.

An elderly dog named Freddie has a rare form of cancer that requires quick intervention; a barn cat named Suzie needs help to feed her kittens; Savannah heads to Back to Batoche - the largest Métis festival in the world.

A fox needs several surgeries to survive; four raptors leave Hope for Wildlife.

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

Keepers dole out buckets of fresh fish for their sea lions and penguins and a bouquet of veggies for their century old tortoises.

Feeding critically endangered orangutans, cheetah and painted dogs.

Cockatoos and platypuses inspire new careers; a shared trauma bonds a human and an elephant for life; George the turkey vulture gets playful; a farewell to human-raised kangaroos.

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

A fox needs several surgeries to survive; four raptors leave Hope for Wildlife.

Meeting Dr. Cori Stephen and Dr. Allison Hay, two vets in two different locations; one resides in the country and the other in the city, but both share their passion for keeping animals, from foxes to pet pigs, happy and healthy.

Dr. Emma Jackson takes on a new role at one of Calgary's busiest animal rescue shelters; Dr. Allison's love for cats shines through as she provides emergency surgery on an aging cat with a broken leg.

Novice fliers tackle their first ascents; earth-bound creatures soar uniquely; sky masters race with speed and agility.

Each species evolves unique tools to outpace rivals in the eat-or-be-eaten game, taking to the skies is the ultimate advantage.

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.

Meeting Dr. Cori Stephen and Dr. Allison Hay, two vets in two different locations; one resides in the country and the other in the city, but both share their passion for keeping animals, from foxes to pet pigs, happy and healthy.

Dr. Emma Jackson takes on a new role at one of Calgary's busiest animal rescue shelters; Dr. Allison's love for cats shines through as she provides emergency surgery on an aging cat with a broken leg.

Reptiles have expanded into nearly every habitat in Africa.

Meet more Amazing Animal Friends, including ranch manager Barclay, a Great Dane who happens to be a gifted horse whisperer. In Africa, a tiny marmoset called Thor has become obsessed with two young rescued mongooses.

It really is a big bad world out there; so what happens if you are the little guy.

Spinner dolphins hunt shoals of lanternfish while dodging giant rays.

Revealing the family life of the orca and dolphins that wear sponges on their noses.

Every year, up to 80 polar bears gather on the frozen shores of Barter Island on the Arctic coast of Alaska.

Spinner dolphins hunt shoals of lanternfish while dodging giant rays.

Revealing the family life of the orca and dolphins that wear sponges on their noses.

Every year, up to 80 polar bears gather on the frozen shores of Barter Island on the Arctic coast of Alaska.

It really is a big bad world out there; so what happens if you are the little guy.

Reptiles have expanded into nearly every habitat in Africa.

Meet more Amazing Animal Friends, including ranch manager Barclay, a Great Dane who happens to be a gifted horse whisperer. In Africa, a tiny marmoset called Thor has become obsessed with two young rescued mongooses.

Meeting Dr. Cori Stephen and Dr. Allison Hay, two vets in two different locations; one resides in the country and the other in the city, but both share their passion for keeping animals, from foxes to pet pigs, happy and healthy.

Dr. Emma Jackson takes on a new role at one of Calgary's busiest animal rescue shelters; Dr. Allison's love for cats shines through as she provides emergency surgery on an aging cat with a broken leg.

A patient moves towards recovery; a mysterious illness kills dozens of animals.

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

Keepers can't let their guards down when it comes to feeding tigers, sun bears or rhinos.

The moose and wolves of Lake Superior battle.

Exploring the softer side of Tasmanian devils; meeting a pioneering sea turtle and enjoying family dinner with Buttons, the deer; playing football with a bull.

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

A patient moves towards recovery; a mysterious illness kills dozens of animals.

Dr. Cori puts on a smile for her least favorite job, cow pregnancy testing; Dr. Allison treats an orange cat with a skin condition and uses a musical trick to calm the nerves of a soon-to-be neutered dog.

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.

Spinner dolphins hunt shoals of lanternfish while dodging giant rays.

Revealing the family life of the orca and dolphins that wear sponges on their noses.

Every year, up to 80 polar bears gather on the frozen shores of Barter Island on the Arctic coast of Alaska.

Dr. Cori puts on a smile for her least favorite job, cow pregnancy testing; Dr. Allison treats an orange cat with a skin condition and uses a musical trick to calm the nerves of a soon-to-be neutered dog.

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.

An old Leopard struggles to find a meal while avoiding a pride of lions.

The great plains of Africa are home to some of the most iconic animals on the planet. Growing up here means safari babies face immense challenges that will really test them.

Steve Backshall explores the moves animals make in pursuit of romance, from soliciting that first amorous glance, to the final act of seduction. The colourful cast includes beautiful birds of paradise, ring-tailed lemurs and a tiny brown banana frog.

Eoin starts his island voyage on Rathlin, then heads west for Malin Head and Inishtrahull meeting Basking Sharks and Dolphins en route, before going south to Achill Island and the story of the Irish Stoat.

Eoin visits a wondrous native woodland on Clare Island and as he sails his Galway Hooker through Connemara's turquoise waters he finds deserted islands home to skylarks and on the Aran Islands, Ireland's only native reptile.

Eoin is back in his Galway Hooker and sailing to the islands off County Kerry before heading south into his home waters off Cork and the end of his journey at Fastnet Rock.

Eoin starts his island voyage on Rathlin, then heads west for Malin Head and Inishtrahull meeting Basking Sharks and Dolphins en route, before going south to Achill Island and the story of the Irish Stoat.

Eoin visits a wondrous native woodland on Clare Island and as he sails his Galway Hooker through Connemara's turquoise waters he finds deserted islands home to skylarks and on the Aran Islands, Ireland's only native reptile.

Eoin is back in his Galway Hooker and sailing to the islands off County Kerry before heading south into his home waters off Cork and the end of his journey at Fastnet Rock.

Steve Backshall explores the moves animals make in pursuit of romance, from soliciting that first amorous glance, to the final act of seduction. The colourful cast includes beautiful birds of paradise, ring-tailed lemurs and a tiny brown banana frog.

An old Leopard struggles to find a meal while avoiding a pride of lions.

The great plains of Africa are home to some of the most iconic animals on the planet. Growing up here means safari babies face immense challenges that will really test them.

Dr. Cori puts on a smile for her least favorite job, cow pregnancy testing; Dr. Allison treats an orange cat with a skin condition and uses a musical trick to calm the nerves of a soon-to-be neutered dog.

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.

Hope tries to stop the outbreak from spreading; decisions to save Hope for Wildlife.

Jean climbs through Mount Kilimanjaro's five different climates.

The Asian carp, an invasive species, travels through North American waters, eating, breeding and decimating native fish populations.

Researchers continue to fight for the survival of the Lake Erie Watersnake, a species on the brink of extinction; a new source of food could mean the snakes have a future after all, so long as the lake's algae blooms cooperate.

Flapping around with Banksy the fruit bat and his human surrogate mom; eyeing a mischievous emu; celebrating a pig's rescue-versary; touring manatee heaven; learning to speak baboon with Dingani.

Jean climbs through Mount Kilimanjaro's five different climates.

Hope tries to stop the outbreak from spreading; decisions to save Hope for Wildlife.

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.

Dr. Allison's clinic is full of nerves and worry as she and her staff bring in their own animals for vet care; Dr. Emma picks up some tips for working with small companion animals from Calgary's top exotic vet specialist.

Eoin starts his island voyage on Rathlin, then heads west for Malin Head and Inishtrahull meeting Basking Sharks and Dolphins en route, before going south to Achill Island and the story of the Irish Stoat.

Eoin visits a wondrous native woodland on Clare Island and as he sails his Galway Hooker through Connemara's turquoise waters he finds deserted islands home to skylarks and on the Aran Islands, Ireland's only native reptile.

Eoin is back in his Galway Hooker and sailing to the islands off County Kerry before heading south into his home waters off Cork and the end of his journey at Fastnet Rock.

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.

Dr. Allison's clinic is full of nerves and worry as she and her staff bring in their own animals for vet care; Dr. Emma picks up some tips for working with small companion animals from Calgary's top exotic vet specialist.

An aging leopard in Zambia is challenged by a younger female.

Many animals that live in water come on land to have their babies. Being born this way presents some major challenges for water babies to overcome. For some, simply getting to water in the first place can be the biggest trial of their young lives.

Steve Backshall looks at the dance-like moves that animals perform to survive all aspects of life.

Summer days mean the animals get to roam in the open meadows; the Hebridean sheep stage a breakout, giving the sheepdog her first chance at a roundup.

As the leaves change, wild urges grip the animals; Rams Roger and Hamish battle for dominance, while Sally the hen flies the coop for a tour of the farm.

The farm animals settle for the shortest days of the year; to stave off boredom, the cows enjoy holiday treats and a concert; Sheila is busy with nine piglets.

Summer days mean the animals get to roam in the open meadows; the Hebridean sheep stage a breakout, giving the sheepdog her first chance at a roundup.

As the leaves change, wild urges grip the animals; Rams Roger and Hamish battle for dominance, while Sally the hen flies the coop for a tour of the farm.