Wild Survivors

Africa’s animals display an incredible diversity – countless species have evolved into endless shapes, colours and sizes. Each has its own solutions to day-to-day problems and each behaves differently in its quest to eat, mate and survive. WILD SURVIVORS takes a look at the relationship between animal and environment, and reveals the various ways each impacts the other.

Humanlike: The Chimps Of Fongoli

HUMANLIKE: THE CHIMPS OF FONGOLI is the story of a remarkable group of chimpanzees in Senegal, West Africa. They live at the very limits of where chimps can survive. As they adapt to the extreme heat of the savanna south of the Sahara Desert, they could hold clues to how we became human. For years, these chimps were elusive ghosts, rarely seen. But then one team and one man changed everything – seeing into their secret lives and recording extraordinary new behaviors that shine a light on our own evolutionary past and fundamentally changing how we think about ourselves.

Levison Wood: Walking With...

Explorer Levison Wood tracks down the most iconic, but endangered, animals on the planet. Levison journeys into some of the most remote and physically challenging environments on Earth in search of three of the last remaining and critically endangered animals: desert lions, orangutans, and polar bears. Entering their world as the locals do, Levison learns more about the unique lives of these animals and the environment in which they live. In the company of indigenous guides and naturalists, he gets a better understanding of how these elusive animals are surviving against worsening odds caused by the increasing threat of human activity and climate change.

Boss Shark: Battle Of The Sexes

For millions of years, great white sharks have ruled the oceans, but among these apex predators, another battle rages between the males and females. Join Dr Riley Elliott and marine biologist Kori Burkhardt off the coast of New Zealand for a shark competition unlike any other. In a scientific first, they put the two sexes head-to-head in a series of experiments designed to test their speed, power, and courage. The goal: to find out which one reigns supreme. There can be only one winner in the world’s first BOSS SHARK: BATTLE OF THE SEXES.

Ireland's Wild Islands

Rising like emerald jewels off the far edge of Europe, Ireland’s western isles have always been places apart – the last scraps of rock before the void of the Atlantic Ocean. For millennia, Ireland was the very edge of the known world and her Atlantic islands were another step again - the final stop for countless animals before they disappeared into the mists of the western ocean on their ceaseless journeys of life. With the animal world collapsing around the globe, many experts look to these deserted islands as some of nature’s last strongholds, that are to be treasured long into the future. This series blends magnificent imagery with intimate animal insights to create a truly breathtaking series about Ireland’s most special wild places. Each episode of IRELAND'S WILD ISLANDS will weave stunning natural history and environmental themes, with traditional folklore and history to bring each island’s story to life. In the hosted version, Eoin Warner takes us on an informative journey across these secluded islands. Awards: Best Series, 48th International Wildlife Film Festival

Hope In The Water

This one-of-a-kind adventure series explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet and saving our oceans at the same time. From Iceland to Alaska to Vietnam, these forward-thinking people are developing creative solutions and breakthrough technologies that will dramatically shape the future of sustainable food. Featuring Martha Stewart, actor and activist Shailene Woodley, journalist Baratunde Thurston, and celebrated humanitarian and chef José Andrés, the three-part series meets amazing innovators, explores an ocean of possibilities, and finds HOPE IN THE WATER.

Secrets of Wild Australia

A vast island continent of almost three million square miles, Australia’s splendid seclusion has made it home to some of the most extraordinary animals on the planet. Meet Australia’s unique animals; from pouch breeding marsupials, and big birds, to bats and terrifying reptiles.

Baboons: Rules Of The Troop

Life on Earth is complex and diverse. Through the course of evolution, species have emerged that are adapted to constantly changing environments. There are few more resilient than the baboon. Over the course of the film we follow 4 families – the Beach, Mountain, River and Desert Troops and their dramatic stories of survival on the African continent. From the highlands of Ethiopia, down rivers in Botswana, through deserts to the southernmost beaches of Africa, the film beautifully depicts the adaptations baboons have made to survive under a myriad of harsh conditions.

Macaque Island

Long tailed macaques have recently being declared globally endangered and are in massive decline across South East Asia. Singapore is one of the few countries where they are managed and protected, allowing a fascinating glimpse into their complex lives and unique adaptations to the urban world. Many of the troops have adapted to live between the forest and the city fringes and have learned to make the best of the two worlds. But good monkey habitat is in short supply on this small island, and living so close to each other, it is inevitable that two of these troops will eventually cross paths. Macaques are extremely territorial and both groups are led by a charismatic alpha male who makes all the decisions for their tight family and just wants what’s best for them – including the richest home.

For The Love Of Elephants

FOR THE LOVE OF ELEPHANTS takes viewers inside the emotional world of orphaned African elephants and their compassionate keepers at Kenya's David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. We witness the rescue of baby SITIES and other playful young elephant orphans, who, together with their human caregivers, are creating a loving and adorable family.