Nat Geo Wild

With water in short supply, two male elephants go tusk to tusk in the heat. In frozen Alaska, two polar bears engage in a brutal battle for territory. (S3, ep 3) 7+.

The Docs get up close and personal with venomous snakes, help a dog whose face droops and send a diabetic canine on the road to recovery. 7+.

A very grumpy tiger arrives in Columbus and lets her new keepers know she's in no mood for small talk. Plus, the zoo attempts to make reptile history. (S2, ep 16) 7+.

It's Dr. Pol's birthday - but before the celebrations can begin, there's a host of cases for the Pol Veterinary staff to deal with. (S5, ep 9) 7+.

Dr Oakley gets more than she bargained for when she checks on a herd of reindeer. Plus, 2 foxes get their jabs and a moose's big belly gives cause for concern. 7+.

Dr Oakley races the clock to wrangle a herd of bison. She also treats a bald eagle with a blow to the head and a cat with a confusing case of curled claws.

Cameras follow SeaWorld Orlando's ambitious attempt to recreate the Antarctic in sunny Florida as it builds the biggest penguin display in the world. 7+.

Thord's top team battles the biggest blizzard of the winter as they try to rescue two trucks in trouble.

Stress levels reach new heights for Thord when a rescue fails on his third attempt and time is running out. 7+.

In the Indian city of Mysore, Simon and Sioux team up with local snake catcher Snake Shyam to rescue some of the world's most venomous snakes. (S9, ep 5) 7+.

The duo catch the biggest Russell's viper they've ever seen, find a snake hiding in a child's toybox and catch a deadly krait that's slithered into a family home. (S9, ep 6) 7+.

The Docs at Critter Fixer inspire and hope for the owners of an elderly dog with a tumour on its spleen and a young cancer patient wants to be a vet. (S5, 6/12) 7+.

The emperors are the largest and strongest of all penguins, living in the coldest, most extreme place on Earth. 7+.

Millions of years ago, penguins left the ice, journeying to new lands and reshaping traditions in deserts, tropics and among humans. 7+.

It takes brave penguins to thrive in the harsh Southern Ocean, with forty million thriving in its rocky, isolated areas. 7+.

Simon interrupts two mating boomslang snakes to rescue them from a stone-throwing mob. Can he prevent them both from slithering away? (S6, ep 4) 7+.

As winter arrives in Port Protection, the community takes advantage of some mild weather to increase their chances of survival.

After a series of failed hunts, 70-year-old Gary Muehlberger treks deep into the Alaskan wilderness in search of a doe.

Take a look at a little-known side of farming, including bizarre and dangerous practices such as milking spiders and breeding edible insects. (2 of 3) 7+.

Find out how some of the world's most repulsive creatures, including flesh-eating maggots and parasitic worms, could hold the key to saving human lives. (3 of.

Two bear cubs in recovery need Dr Oakley's expertise as they embark on a long journey to a new home. Meanwhile, two baby goats are in need of castrations.

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The vets see patterns emerging in their cases, with waves of animals suffering from respiratory problems. But no two cases are ever truly the same. (S13, ep 10) 7+.

Surprises come in all scrapes and sizes. Dr Lisa ponders a barn cat's bladder, while Dr Pol remains focused when a chihuahua needs urgent help after hours. (S13, ep 8) 7+.

A look at the eclectic mix of Australian and Asian animals that took up home on Indonesia's islands, including cockatoos, kangaroos, tigers and rhinos. (1 of 3) 7+.

A tour of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Having baffled biologists for centuries, Sulawesi is home to some of the world's most unusual wildlife. (2 of 3) 7+.

From bats and butterflies to Komodo dragons and elephants, explore the variety of creatures that populate the isolated islands of Indonesia. (3 of 3) 7+.

Meet Germany's hidden wonders. From the North Sea to the Alps, Germany's wild spaces hide many curious animal characters. 7+.

Seas and snow batter the Iberian Peninsula, creating unique habitats that allow species found nowhere else on earth to thrive. 7+.

Poland is one of Europe's last natural gems. From the Baltic Sea to the Carpathian Mountains, the country is home to a wide range of unique creatures. 7+.

Love is in the air at Zoo Tampa as one-horned rhino Johnny misses his love connection. 7+.

Stuart the stingray soaks up some Florida sun in order to get back his colour and his groove. 7+.

See the drama unfold as vets race to save expectant dogs, fragile kittens and a parvo-stricken pup, with surprise heroes stepping in to help. 7+.

Dive into farm and zoo emergencies as the Critter Fixers treat groundhogs, horses, calves, fish and a fire ant attacked goat. 7+.

Documentary exploring the secret lives of squirrels. Having invaded the cities, these bushy-tailed critters now live side by side with us. But how much do we know about them? 7+.

The small yet fearless honey badger has been known to take on rhinos and even lions. Follow one of these ferocious creatures as she fights snakes and scorpions on the African plains. 7+.

Join a mother zebra on an epic journey as she strives to travel across the plains of Africa, give birth, evade predators and cross raging rivers. 7+.

Siouxsie comes face-to-face with a green mamba and Simon gets a narrow escape. Plus, the pair catch two bizarre snakes that don't belong in Durban. (S6, ep 5) 7+.

The dark days of winter have come. Sam looks to get his garden ready for spring, while the Porters head off to pick up two newcomers to the community.

The community works together to battle the obstacle presented by nature, and prepare for the worst with a search-and-rescue drill.

In the wild world of nature's oddballs, the deadly and devious often come out on top. Survival favours those who think outside the box. 7+.

You don't have to be physically attractive to be well adapted, as proven by the animals in this episode. For these critters, being ugly helps them survive. (S1, ep 1) 7+.

Dental damage is no trouble for an old horse with a history of being a survivor, but another pony's mysterious nosebleed needs a deeper look. (S7, ep 3) 7+.

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Grin and Bear It: Dr Michelle Oakley has a tough time trying to tame a wolverine, risks it all to treat an aggressive donkey and gets up close and personal with grizzlies at the zoo.

A touching look at surprising animal friendships, including a duck and its two feline friends and a dog that likes to hitch a ride on a miniature horse. (S5, ep 4) 7+.

Evolution has bestowed these animals with some of the world's weirdest physical traits, but they're all super functional and key to their survival. (S1, ep 3) 7+.

The team embark on a risky hunt for a dusky pigmy rattlesnake. One of Florida's most common snakes, its victims can easily lose a finger... or a limb. (S3, ep 4) 7+.

To heal their patients the Vets need to get dirty and nastiness awaits. Dr Pol and his team tackle infected kittens, a stinky Macaw and an oozy calf.

Dr Oakley and her daughters travel to the AWCC where they attempt to bond with a lone wolf. Plus, they give a bald eagle a much-needed mani and pedi.

Between Death Valley's searing temperatures and the alpine air of Mount Whitney lies a land that only the hardiest creatures can survive. (S1, ep 1) 7+.

Born in Zambia's Luangwa Valley, this litter of wild dogs has a lot to learn if they're to become the crack hunting team the family needs to survive. (S2, ep 5) 7+.

A Moo York State of Mind: The Schroeders take a road trip to New York to visit Dr Erin's parents, surprising her dad with a 1910 Cadillac. (S4, ep 4) 7+.

A huge black mamba hides under the kitchen sink, Simon rips apart a couch to find a spitter and climbs a tree to catch a highly venomous vine snake. (S6, ep 6) 7+.

A young reindeer with many ailments needs Dr Oakley's help to get back into fighting shape, and an elderly porcupine poses a pokey problem.

Playing dead, playing offense, even playing house - these creatures prepare for just about anything in some of the world's weirdest ways. 7+.

Desert Lions: Skeleton Coast - Lion researcher Dr Philip Stander follows three orphaned lion cubs from birth to adulthood as they navigate the complexity of survival. (S1, ep 1) 7+.

After 30 years of war, Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is being restored, with herbivores returning, but hunters have been slow to come back, leaving an imbalance.

The Alaskans use their limited resources to acquire the food and other things they need to survive in the deadly cold. (S3, ep 6) 7+.

Thord and Bjoern face the ultimate rescue challenge when a truck is destroyed after crashing 40 metres down a mountainside. (S7, ep 4) 7+.