ANIMAL PLANET HD WORLD

Growing up in the wild is no easy feat. It takes fiercely protective parents and sometimes an entire squadron, along with a pinch of luck, to ensure these wild babies reach their full potential.

In the animal kingdom, defending young takes priority above all else, and every creature deploys its own unique strategies to keep their family safe.

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The filmmakers shed light on some of the deadliest predators in Australia, including reptiles and arachnids with unique biological weapons.

Nearly every species on Earth must find a mate and while some become partners for life, for others it is just a fleeting moment.

Dives into the life cycle of hermit crabs in Guadeloupe as they embark on their migration journey to release their eggs into the ocean.

Growing up in the wild is no easy feat. It takes fiercely protective parents and sometimes an entire squadron, along with a pinch of luck, to ensure these wild babies reach their full potential.

The crew looks at the various challenges mothers of different species face to survive and keep their cubs alive.

For three months a year, a small region on the south-west coast turns into an oasis.

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Kamuti is one of the oldest leopards, but the Nsefu pride steals her kills and attacks her on sight.

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

Scan Australia's skies for volatile weather: cooling monsoon rains, wildfires sparked by lightning and wildlife adaptations.

Have a look at the animals that form groups to survive out in the wild, working together to combat the dangers of the wild lands.

Matkasur puts Maya under siege as he keeps trying to win her over. A wild dog couple escapes a leopard while successfully killing a fawn.

Maya's new cubs grow into tree climbers. Maya kills a buck, while Matkasur has a fierce fight with a mother sloth.

Human-wildlife conflict is prevalent across Africa. To mitigate conflicts, Ivan joins Roger Whittall to collar bull elephants to create an early warning system for surrounding communities.

In the slippery rock-lined Sand River, John Varty struggles to save an enormous two-tonne bull giraffe that's gone down and can't get up.

Sheds light on the long-standing rivalry between lions and hyenas in hunting, and how they survive the wilderness.

Creating and constructing for centuries, humans aren't the only animals built to build; though the process differs greatly across species, nature's architects hold secrets that remain largely unknown.

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The plains of Sri Lanka are dominated by its extraordinary climate, one that every living thing must adapt to, by changing, migrating or making unlikely alliances.

The Atlantic Coast, where wild horses battle, bald eagles chase ospreys and sharks protect fish.

Driven out of his pack, a young wolf has to face his fate alone and try to survive in a world ruled by man.

More animal warriors compete for survival in the world's lush jungles and dense forests than anywhere else on the planet.

Human-wildlife conflict is prevalent across Africa. To mitigate conflicts, Ivan joins Roger Whittall to collar bull elephants to create an early warning system for surrounding communities.

In the slippery rock-lined Sand River, John Varty struggles to save an enormous two-tonne bull giraffe that's gone down and can't get up.

This is Documentary - Others Category.