Viasat Nature

While migration and hibernation are the most common behavioural adaptations for many species during winter, some animals happily stay put and continue with their daily lives.

Animals have evolved and adapted their behaviours in the most demanding winter conditions for one reason - to pass on their genes and ensure the survival of their species.

In spite of wintery conditions on the Northern Alpine rim, climate change forces animals to adjust their behaviour, alter their diet, and turn their ecology upside down.

Matkasur is trying to win Maya and puts her under siege; Maya needs to become a mother again and they eventually mate. Meanwhile, one of Tara's cubs is injured - will he recover?

Maya's new cubs are tree climbers like their mother; Maya then makes a stag kill while her mate Matkasur has a huge fight with a sloth bear mother and is later injured in a tiger fight.

Steve Backshall tackles the Eiger's deadly north face while battling ice, altitude, and fear; as the climb begins, brutal conditions test his team's limits and resolve.

With a storm closing in, Steve and his team face critical decisions on the mountain as the climb grows riskier and pushes their endurance and survival skills to the brink.

Sharks are seen as ocean killers, but are they? Rodolphe Guignard dives with them in Florida and the Bahamas while revealing surprising interactions and questioning if coexistence is possible.

Patrick investigates how we can restore Earth; from plastic pollution to ecosystem collapse, could mysterious squid, decorative spiders, or awkward bumblebees be a solution?

We present six of the largest, rarest and fastest animals in Europe; how does climate change affect them, and how do they defend their habitat against human influence?

The new leaders of the Polar Bear Alert team intercept a polar bear mother and her two cubs by helicopter-lifting them to safety, and Dr Chris rushes to treat and release an injured great horned owl.

Dr James sees an emergency case involving two pets, Dr Kiara has concerns about a lump on blue-tongue skink Edward, and Dr Kelly performs tiny surgery on two very small German ram fish.

It's an emotional time as the team says goodbye to one of the park's original chimps, and Primate Care Staff member Cat tries to solve a golden-cheeked gibbon grooming mystery.

It's a momentous day for Alison as legislation banning the legal trade of pet primates is announced at the park, and marmoset Rattler returns to be paired with young female Maggie.

Shark experts Dr Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt uncover which male great white shark reigns as the alpha in the pack by testing the sharks' speed, hunting prowess, and fearlessness.

We visit the untamed lands where Australia's interior desert meets the hot and hostile Indian Ocean as biologist Lizzie Daly dives with tiger sharks, manta rays and nomadic turtles.

Sharks are seen as ocean killers, but are they? Rodolphe Guignard dives with them in Florida and the Bahamas while revealing surprising interactions and questioning if coexistence is possible.

A lyrical portrayal of the enchanting wild creatures that live in Santa's home, an ever-changing wilderness that is far to the north.

It's winter in Alaska and the animals must battle to survive; they must show ingenuity and resilience - and battle each other and the elements - for seven months just to stay alive.

Shark experts Dr Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt uncover which male great white shark reigns as the alpha in the pack by testing the sharks' speed, hunting prowess, and fearlessness.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

Steve kayaks one of the most extreme stretches of white water on the planet - the Baliem River in New Guinea.

Investigators in the Badlands of Wyoming unearth the bones of a Mosasaur, a terrifying marine predator from the dinosaur age.

Alison calls in two consultant surgeons to operate on Kalu, the most recent chimp to be rescued by the park, and the addition of an oak tree at Hananya's gets the whole group interested and active.

Alison travels to Liverpool to rescue a family of three marmosets living in a birdcage and needing a new home, and Bart's chimp group get to sample medlar fruit for the first time.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Rodolphe Guignard explores how humans and crocodiles coexist in close quarters In Mexico; despite primal fears, he discovers these ancient reptiles to be curious, peaceful, and rarely dangerous.

Shark experts Dr Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt uncover which male great white shark reigns as the alpha in the pack by testing the sharks' speed, hunting prowess, and fearlessness.

The three-horned Triceratops is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs and often depicted locked in combat with a notorious predator: T-Rex. Did these two prehistoric titans really fight each other?

Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries about this remarkable animal family.

Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.

The three-horned Triceratops is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs and often depicted locked in combat with a notorious predator: T-Rex. Did these two prehistoric titans really fight each other?

Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries about this remarkable animal family.

China's mountainous central region houses some of the country's most iconic animals, from pandas to golden snub-nosed monkeys who are making their home in the safety of two enchanting national parks.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Rodolphe Guignard explores how humans and crocodiles coexist in close quarters In Mexico; despite primal fears, he discovers these ancient reptiles to be curious, peaceful, and rarely dangerous.

It's winter in Alaska and the animals must battle to survive; they must show ingenuity and resilience - and battle each other and the elements - for seven months just to stay alive.

A lyrical portrayal of the enchanting wild creatures that live in Santa's home, an ever-changing wilderness that is far to the north.

Stuart and Chris remove a deadly eastern brown snake from an elderly couple's front yard, and Mick and Adele remove a stubborn coastal carpet python from the back of an office refrigerator.

Stuart and Olivia remove a large coastal carpet python from a chicken coop, and Mick and Adele deal with a tricky situation when a large eastern brown snake is hiding under a young family's back deck.

Dr James sees an emergency case involving two pets, Dr Kiara has concerns about a lump on blue-tongue skink Edward, and Dr Kelly performs tiny surgery on two very small German ram fish.

Dr James treats a Boyd's Forest dragon at the clinic, Dr Shane treats a carpet python called Red, and Dr Catherine sees an emergency case; sun conure parakeet Tequila is in a lot of pain.

Stuart and Chris remove a deadly eastern brown snake from an elderly couple's front yard, and Mick and Adele remove a stubborn coastal carpet python from the back of an office refrigerator.

Alison calls in two consultant surgeons to operate on Kalu, the most recent chimp to be rescued by the park, and the addition of an oak tree at Hananya's gets the whole group interested and active.

Alison travels to Liverpool to rescue a family of three marmosets living in a birdcage and needing a new home, and Bart's chimp group get to sample medlar fruit for the first time.

Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Rodolphe Guignard explores how humans and crocodiles coexist in close quarters In Mexico; despite primal fears, he discovers these ancient reptiles to be curious, peaceful, and rarely dangerous.

The Arctic's steady seasons have allowed life to thrive for millennia, but global warming is upsetting this balance and scientists are discovering that what happens here affects us all.

Animals are hard-wired to breed, give birth and create the next generation, but spring in Alaska is short; they have less than two months to start a family, all the time avoiding predators.

Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.

Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries about this remarkable animal family.

China's mountainous central region houses some of the country's most iconic animals, from pandas to golden snub-nosed monkeys who are making their home in the safety of two enchanting national parks.

The three-horned Triceratops is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs and often depicted locked in combat with a notorious predator: T-Rex. Did these two prehistoric titans really fight each other?

Chimp Kalu struggles to recover from her surgery and she takes a turn for the worse, and there's new names and experiences for a trio of marmosets recently rescued from Liverpool.

Wildlife vet John Lewis examines chimp Jestah following concerns about a strange lump on his lower lip, and Alison goes to new heights with an enrichment plan to blow the socks off Hananya's troop.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

Rodolphe dives into icy waters from the Salish Sea to Norway to see if we can live with killer whales, intelligent and family-driven - yet feared - predators whose fate is closely tied to ours.

Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.

The woolly rhino once roamed northern Europe - now new discoveries from inside a cave in southern England reveal what really killed this Ice Age beast.

It is the hottest time of year, and the waterhole becomes busier in the cool of the night.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

There are several particularly aggressive species of shark that account for most fatalities; we explore how and where these key predators hunt in this episode.

The woolly rhino once roamed northern Europe - now new discoveries from inside a cave in southern England reveal what really killed this Ice Age beast.

It is the hottest time of year, and the waterhole becomes busier in the cool of the night.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

Rodolphe dives into icy waters from the Salish Sea to Norway to see if we can live with killer whales, intelligent and family-driven - yet feared - predators whose fate is closely tied to ours.

Animals are hard-wired to breed, give birth and create the next generation, but spring in Alaska is short; they have less than two months to start a family, all the time avoiding predators.

The Arctic's steady seasons have allowed life to thrive for millennia, but global warming is upsetting this balance and scientists are discovering that what happens here affects us all.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

Dr James treats a Boyd's Forest dragon at the clinic, Dr Shane treats a carpet python called Red, and Dr Catherine sees an emergency case; sun conure parakeet Tequila is in a lot of pain.

Dr James must save a very special bird, Dr Hamish treats very cute Australian mammal Shug, and Dr Lucinda investigates why adopted pet cockatiel Snowy is laying an excessive number of eggs.

Stuart and Olivia remove a large coastal carpet python from a chicken coop, and Mick and Adele deal with a tricky situation when a large eastern brown snake is hiding under a young family's back deck.

Chimp Kalu struggles to recover from her surgery and she takes a turn for the worse, and there's new names and experiences for a trio of marmosets recently rescued from Liverpool.

Wildlife vet John Lewis examines chimp Jestah following concerns about a strange lump on his lower lip, and Alison goes to new heights with an enrichment plan to blow the socks off Hananya's troop.

There are several particularly aggressive species of shark that account for most fatalities; we explore how and where these key predators hunt in this episode.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

Rodolphe dives into icy waters from the Salish Sea to Norway to see if we can live with killer whales, intelligent and family-driven - yet feared - predators whose fate is closely tied to ours.

Nature documentary - Ep. 1. We reveal the fascinating life of the snow leopards - the most secretive and least understood of all the great cats - as they are filmed in Spiti Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Documentary series narrated by David Suchet. Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations, the Alaskan salmon run.

There are several particularly aggressive species of shark that account for most fatalities; we explore how and where these key predators hunt in this episode.

It is the hottest time of year, and the waterhole becomes busier in the cool of the night.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

The woolly rhino once roamed northern Europe - now new discoveries from inside a cave in southern England reveal what really killed this Ice Age beast.

It's an anxious time for the team as chimp Jestah goes under the knife following a diagnosis of mouth cancer, and an enormous felled tree helps the guenons scale new heights.

Vet Cesar Satre is at the park as marmoset Bart needs a vasectomy, the primate care team serve the capuchins a muddy breakfast, and youngster Rieke looks to Silvestre for help.

This is Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, a home to four tigresses and wildlife species like sambar deer, dhole and bison - witness how challenging it is for mothers across species to bring up babies.

Male tiger Matkasur has established himself at Maya's territory and scattered her cubs into hiding; Maya eventually finds her cubs and showcases how tigers hunt.

There are several particularly aggressive species of shark that account for most fatalities; we explore how and where these key predators hunt in this episode.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

We watch the seasons wax and wane; witness spring fireflies dancing after dark, discover summer fungi that cool off overheated trees, and prepare for autumn migrations as the leaves begin to fall.

Eastern Poland is one of Europe's last wild regions; the Biebrza lowlands make up the biggest national park in Poland and are of the utmost value for beavers, otters and countless aquatic birds.

There have been over 3,000 globally recorded shark attacks since records began; we explore the three key areas that make up the most dangerous shark-infested waters in the world.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

We watch the seasons wax and wane; witness spring fireflies dancing after dark, discover summer fungi that cool off overheated trees, and prepare for autumn migrations as the leaves begin to fall.

Eastern Poland is one of Europe's last wild regions; the Biebrza lowlands make up the biggest national park in Poland and are of the utmost value for beavers, otters and countless aquatic birds.

This is Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, a home to four tigresses and wildlife species like sambar deer, dhole and bison - witness how challenging it is for mothers across species to bring up babies.

Male tiger Matkasur has established himself at Maya's territory and scattered her cubs into hiding; Maya eventually finds her cubs and showcases how tigers hunt.

Documentary series narrated by David Suchet. Summer has arrived in Alaska.This sets the scene for one of the world's greatest migrations, the Alaskan salmon run.

Nature documentary - Ep. 1. We reveal the fascinating life of the snow leopards - the most secretive and least understood of all the great cats - as they are filmed in Spiti Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Eastern Poland is one of Europe's last wild regions; the Biebrza lowlands make up the biggest national park in Poland and are of the utmost value for beavers, otters and countless aquatic birds.

Dr James must save a very special bird, Dr Hamish treats very cute Australian mammal Shug, and Dr Lucinda investigates why adopted pet cockatiel Snowy is laying an excessive number of eggs.

Dr James's dad brings in Lucy, a wounded mangrove monitor lizard, Dr Kiara treats a wild echidna, and Dr Hamish must uncover the cause of Bernoulli the Alexandrine parrot's behaviour changes.

Join Jess and Stuart as they tangle with a large Eastern Brown Snake that's taken over a chicken coop!

It's an anxious time for the team as chimp Jestah goes under the knife following a diagnosis of mouth cancer, and an enormous felled tree helps the guenons scale new heights.

Vet Cesar Satre is at the park as marmoset Bart needs a vasectomy, the primate care team serve the capuchins a muddy breakfast, and youngster Rieke looks to Silvestre for help.

There have been over 3,000 globally recorded shark attacks since records began; we explore the three key areas that make up the most dangerous shark-infested waters in the world.

This is Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, a home to four tigresses and wildlife species like sambar deer, dhole and bison - witness how challenging it is for mothers across species to bring up babies.

Male tiger Matkasur has established himself at Maya's territory and scattered her cubs into hiding; Maya eventually finds her cubs and showcases how tigers hunt.

Nature documentary - Ep. 2. We reveal the fascinating life of the snow leopards - the most secretive and least understood of all the great cats - as they are filmed in Spiti Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Autumn is here and temperatures are starting to fall; this is the season when Alaska's wildlife must make final preparations for winter, but time is running out - autumn this far north is short.

There have been over 3,000 globally recorded shark attacks since records began; we explore the three key areas that make up the most dangerous shark-infested waters in the world.

We watch the seasons wax and wane; witness spring fireflies dancing after dark, discover summer fungi that cool off overheated trees, and prepare for autumn migrations as the leaves begin to fall.

Eastern Poland is one of Europe's last wild regions; the Biebrza lowlands make up the biggest national park in Poland and are of the utmost value for beavers, otters and countless aquatic birds.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

Stumpie Freddy's dental issue proves taxing for wildlife vet John Lewis, and busybody lemur Kaiyah receives a muted welcome when she returns to her troop.

It's all systems go for vet Cesar Sastre and the team at the park's hospital with a patient list including marmoset Jenny, capuchin Abby, and squirrel monkey Lopez.

Matkasur is trying to win Maya and puts her under siege; Maya needs to become a mother again and they eventually mate. Meanwhile, one of Tara's cubs is injured - will he recover?

Maya's new cubs are tree climbers like their mother; Maya then makes a stag kill while her mate Matkasur has a huge fight with a sloth bear mother and is later injured in a tiger fight.

There have been over 3,000 globally recorded shark attacks since records began; we explore the three key areas that make up the most dangerous shark-infested waters in the world.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

This episode follows David Attenborough's adventures across the globe from the ancient tropics of China to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

From the iconic gardens of Kew in London to the dense tropical rainforests of South America, David Attenborough seeks to understand the clever ways the natural world has adapted in order to thrive.

Mick Fanning begins his quest to better understand the importance of sharks by coming face-to-face with them again.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

This episode follows David Attenborough's adventures across the globe from the ancient tropics of China to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

From the iconic gardens of Kew in London to the dense tropical rainforests of South America, David Attenborough seeks to understand the clever ways the natural world has adapted in order to thrive.

Matkasur is trying to win Maya and puts her under siege; Maya needs to become a mother again and they eventually mate. Meanwhile, one of Tara's cubs is injured - will he recover?

Maya's new cubs are tree climbers like their mother; Maya then makes a stag kill while her mate Matkasur has a huge fight with a sloth bear mother and is later injured in a tiger fight.

Autumn is here and temperatures are starting to fall; this is the season when Alaska's wildlife must make final preparations for winter, but time is running out - autumn this far north is short.

Nature documentary - Ep. 2. We reveal the fascinating life of the snow leopards - the most secretive and least understood of all the great cats - as they are filmed in Spiti Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Stuart and Olivia remove a large coastal carpet python from a chicken coop, and Mick and Adele deal with a tricky situation when a large eastern brown snake is hiding under a young family's back deck.

Dr James's dad brings in Lucy, a wounded mangrove monitor lizard, Dr Kiara treats a wild echidna, and Dr Hamish must uncover the cause of Bernoulli the Alexandrine parrot's behaviour changes.

Dr James performs surgery on a tiny zebra finch; Dr Lucinda attends to Froggie, the green tree frog who is actually blue; Dr Shane treats a Macquarie turtle whose abscess has burst through its shell.

Stumpie Freddy's dental issue proves taxing for wildlife vet John Lewis, and busybody lemur Kaiyah receives a muted welcome when she returns to her troop.

It's all systems go for vet Cesar Sastre and the team at the park's hospital with a patient list including marmoset Jenny, capuchin Abby, and squirrel monkey Lopez.

Mick Fanning begins his quest to better understand the importance of sharks by coming face-to-face with them again.

Matkasur is trying to win Maya and puts her under siege; Maya needs to become a mother again and they eventually mate. Meanwhile, one of Tara's cubs is injured - will he recover?

Maya's new cubs are tree climbers like their mother; Maya then makes a stag kill while her mate Matkasur has a huge fight with a sloth bear mother and is later injured in a tiger fight.

Nature documentary.

Animatronic spy creatures reveal how living in the snow tests animals to the limit.

Mick Fanning begins his quest to better understand the importance of sharks by coming face-to-face with them again.

This episode follows David Attenborough's adventures across the globe from the ancient tropics of China to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

From the iconic gardens of Kew in London to the dense tropical rainforests of South America, David Attenborough seeks to understand the clever ways the natural world has adapted in order to thrive.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

Alison and Jeremy pay tribute to their highly-respected colleague and wildlife vet John Lewis, and chimp Jestah is back outside with his troop following surgery.

Alison is on an emergency mission to the Midlands to collect a Geoffroys marmoset that has been separated from his sibling, but he's not the only new arrival.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

Mick Fanning begins his quest to better understand the importance of sharks by coming face-to-face with them again.

Join palaeontologists and scientists on a field trip that reveals the remarkable story of whale evolution and investigate how whales lost their legs and went back into the sea.

Steve Backshall tackles the Eiger's deadly north face while battling ice, altitude, and fear; as the climb begins, brutal conditions test his team's limits and resolve.

With a storm closing in, Steve and his team face critical decisions on the mountain as the climb grows riskier and pushes their endurance and survival skills to the brink.

Mick Fanning continues his mission by travelling to the world's shark hotspots, where he gets a closer look at the incredible apex predators.

Join palaeontologists and scientists on a field trip that reveals the remarkable story of whale evolution and investigate how whales lost their legs and went back into the sea.

Steve Backshall tackles the Eiger's deadly north face while battling ice, altitude, and fear; as the climb begins, brutal conditions test his team's limits and resolve.

With a storm closing in, Steve and his team face critical decisions on the mountain as the climb grows riskier and pushes their endurance and survival skills to the brink.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

Animatronic spy creatures reveal how living in the snow tests animals to the limit.

Nature documentary.

Stuart and Olivia remove a large coastal carpet python from a chicken coop, and Mick and Adele deal with a tricky situation when a large eastern brown snake is hiding under a young family's back deck.

Dr James performs surgery on a tiny zebra finch; Dr Lucinda attends to Froggie, the green tree frog who is actually blue; Dr Shane treats a Macquarie turtle whose abscess has burst through its shell.

Stuart and Olivia head out to a family's property where two snakes have been spotted near their children's play area, and Mick's mum calls for help after spotting a mysterious tail underneath her bed.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

This is Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, a home to four tigresses and wildlife species like sambar deer, dhole and bison - witness how challenging it is for mothers across species to bring up babies.

Male tiger Matkasur has established himself at Maya's territory and scattered her cubs into hiding; Maya eventually finds her cubs and showcases how tigers hunt.

Matkasur is trying to win Maya and puts her under siege; Maya needs to become a mother again and they eventually mate. Meanwhile, one of Tara's cubs is injured - will he recover?

Maya's new cubs are tree climbers like their mother; Maya then makes a stag kill while her mate Matkasur has a huge fight with a sloth bear mother and is later injured in a tiger fight.

This episode follows David Attenborough's adventures across the globe from the ancient tropics of China to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

From the iconic gardens of Kew in London to the dense tropical rainforests of South America, David Attenborough seeks to understand the clever ways the natural world has adapted in order to thrive.

Steve Backshall tackles the Eiger's deadly north face while battling ice, altitude, and fear; as the climb begins, brutal conditions test his team's limits and resolve.

With a storm closing in, Steve and his team face critical decisions on the mountain as the climb grows riskier and pushes their endurance and survival skills to the brink.

Fatal shark attacks doubled in 2023; we explore the man-eating predators behind these shocking figures and meet near-death survivors who have come within inches of being eaten.

There are several particularly aggressive species of shark that account for most fatalities; we explore how and where these key predators hunt in this episode.

There have been over 3,000 globally recorded shark attacks since records began; we explore the three key areas that make up the most dangerous shark-infested waters in the world.

Mick Fanning begins his quest to better understand the importance of sharks by coming face-to-face with them again.

Mick Fanning continues his mission by travelling to the world's shark hotspots, where he gets a closer look at the incredible apex predators.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

The three-horned Triceratops is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs and often depicted locked in combat with a notorious predator: T-Rex. Did these two prehistoric titans really fight each other?

The woolly rhino once roamed northern Europe - now new discoveries from inside a cave in southern England reveal what really killed this Ice Age beast.

Join palaeontologists and scientists on a field trip that reveals the remarkable story of whale evolution and investigate how whales lost their legs and went back into the sea.

Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains.

Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.

This is Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, a home to four tigresses and wildlife species like sambar deer, dhole and bison - witness how challenging it is for mothers across species to bring up babies.

Male tiger Matkasur has established himself at Maya's territory and scattered her cubs into hiding; Maya eventually finds her cubs and showcases how tigers hunt.

Stuart and Chris remove a deadly eastern brown snake from an elderly couple's front yard, and Mick and Adele remove a stubborn coastal carpet python from the back of an office refrigerator.

Stuart and Olivia remove a large coastal carpet python from a chicken coop, and Mick and Adele deal with a tricky situation when a large eastern brown snake is hiding under a young family's back deck.

Join Jess and Stuart as they tangle with a large Eastern Brown Snake that's taken over a chicken coop!

Stuart and Olivia head out to a family's property where two snakes have been spotted near their children's play area, and Mick's mum calls for help after spotting a mysterious tail underneath her bed.

A young boy's trip to the toilet is quickly interrupted when he spots a slithery serpent hiding in the toilet rolls, and Mick and Adele search a whole house for a small brown snake.

Dr James sees an emergency case involving two pets, Dr Kiara has concerns about a lump on blue-tongue skink Edward, and Dr Kelly performs tiny surgery on two very small German ram fish.

Stuart and Olivia head out to a family's property where two snakes have been spotted near their children's play area, and Mick's mum calls for help after spotting a mysterious tail underneath her bed.

Vet Cesar Satre is at the park as marmoset Bart needs a vasectomy, the primate care team serve the capuchins a muddy breakfast, and youngster Rieke looks to Silvestre for help.

Stumpie Freddy's dental issue proves taxing for wildlife vet John Lewis, and busybody lemur Kaiyah receives a muted welcome when she returns to her troop.

China's mountainous central region houses some of the country's most iconic animals, from pandas to golden snub-nosed monkeys who are making their home in the safety of two enchanting national parks.

Being thin, having black spots on whitish hair, hyperventilating and licking regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most efficient tricks for tolerating its fiery environment.

Eastern Poland is one of Europe's last wild regions; the Biebrza lowlands make up the biggest national park in Poland and are of the utmost value for beavers, otters and countless aquatic birds.

The three-horned Triceratops is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs and often depicted locked in combat with a notorious predator: T-Rex. Did these two prehistoric titans really fight each other?

The woolly rhino once roamed northern Europe - now new discoveries from inside a cave in southern England reveal what really killed this Ice Age beast.

Join palaeontologists and scientists on a field trip that reveals the remarkable story of whale evolution and investigate how whales lost their legs and went back into the sea.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

The history of birds begins 220 million years ago; a recent discovery of the oldest fossil of a modern bird brings new clues as to how and why only they survived the asteroid that hit Earth.

Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries about this remarkable animal family.

It is the hottest time of year, and the waterhole becomes busier in the cool of the night.

This episode follows David Attenborough's adventures across the globe from the ancient tropics of China to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

From the iconic gardens of Kew in London to the dense tropical rainforests of South America, David Attenborough seeks to understand the clever ways the natural world has adapted in order to thrive.

Steve Backshall tackles the Eiger's deadly north face while battling ice, altitude, and fear; as the climb begins, brutal conditions test his team's limits and resolve.

With a storm closing in, Steve and his team face critical decisions on the mountain as the climb grows riskier and pushes their endurance and survival skills to the brink.

A lyrical portrayal of the enchanting wild creatures that live in Santa's home, an ever-changing wilderness that is far to the north.

The Arctic's steady seasons have allowed life to thrive for millennia, but global warming is upsetting this balance and scientists are discovering that what happens here affects us all.