Written in Stone

WRITTEN IN STONE is the story of northwestern Canada’s Mount Todagin. It’s known as a “Serengeti in the sky” and yet it was once the ocean’s floor. This ancient seabed vaulted into the sky upon the shoulders of warring mountain ranges. Here on this alpine plateau mowed close by relentless winds, life subsists on the narrowest of margins. But this seemingly inhospitable landscape is home to an exotic species of mountain sheep and the Native peoples who have used this mountain for millennia. This documentary explores how the very minerals that attract the sheep and the indigenous people may also cause them to abandon Mount Todagin…forever.

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.

Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

There are over 240 species of woodpeckers. They live on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Woodpeckers come in all shapes and sizes, each uniquely engineered for their particular lifestyles. Some are sap drinkers, others live exclusively in forests ravaged by fire. Others catch insects on the wing acting more like a swallow than a woodpecker. And still others drill deep into the bark of decaying trees using their spear like tongue to fish insects from deep in the cambium. WOODPECKERS: THE HOLE STORY pecks away at what makes woodpeckers so special. We will follow intimate stories of two very different families raising their young, explore woodpeckers’ unique evolutionary journey and the powerful role they play in every ecosystem they inhabit.

The Secret Life Of The Hermit Crab

THE SECRET LIFE OF THE HERMIT CRAB follows the adventures of a small community of Hermit crabs in Guadeloupe during their epic migration of more than 3 kilometers - from the immense cliffs at the north of the island, to the gentle beaches at the south. After carrying their thousands of eggs for a month, and across many landscapes, the females will finally release them into the ocean waves. An incredible adventure of this little island crab and its exoskeleton.

The Machine That Feels

Scientists see AI technology as an opportunity to address inequities and make a better, more connected world. But it also has the capacity to do the opposite: to stoke division and inequality and disconnect us from fellow humans. THE MACHINE THAT FEELS shows viewers what they need to know about a field that is advancing at a dizzying pace, often away from the public eye. What does it mean when AI makes art? How is it possible that AI creates sophisticated neural networks that mimic the human brain? Can AI interpret and understand human emotions and what does it mean to be human in a world filled with machines that feel? This special seeks to answer and investigate these questions, and more.

Gladiators

Across the planet, there are animals born to fight and destined to face their foe. Armed with weaponry, guile and tactics, these gladiators are ready to battle. Some are fighting for territory, others for access to food or a mate; but ALL are fighting for the same ultimate prize – survival. GLADIATORS is set in iconic and diverse battlefields: the wide open Outback, the vast plains of the Serengeti, the rugged heights of the Rockies and the life-rich Rainforest. Battles are dissected moment by moment in stunning slow motion, revealing astonishing details of unseen strategy, bravery and strength. These stories are about much more than just the fight - they are packed with context and character, unlocking the secrets of the ecosystem and the gladiators themselves. These battles will shape the destinies of all our characters, whether victorious or defeated. Only champions will reign supreme.

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.

Fur Seals: Battle For Survival

Follow the first few months of two New Zealand Fur Seal pups lives as they struggle to learn the secrets of survival.

Planet Shark

Sharks are one of the oldest and successful hunters ever to have lived. With over 500 shark species, they dominate every corner of our oceans; from the tropics to the poles, the open ocean to the deep. What is it about these extraordinary survivors that makes them so successful? For the first time, the world’s leading shark scientists are unlocking their secrets. Featuring newly discovered species, extreme locations and behaviour that’s only recently been recorded, PLANET SHARK takes a timely and fascinating look at the greatest predator on Earth.

Survival of the Beast

Prepare for a completely new way of looking at the animal kingdom with SURVIVAL OF THE BEAST, from adventurer, survival expert, and zoology nut Max Djenohan. Max is on a mission to discover and mimic the survival skills of some of the most charismatic animals on Earth. What incredible and surprising adaptations have allowed these creatures to thrive when others have failed? Whether Max is learning camouflage from the leopards of Sri Lanka or discovering how to find water with the desert-adapted elephants of Namibia, this globe-trotting wildlife extravaganza will bring you into their world through immersive, charming, and enlightening expeditions. Join Max as he gets his hands dirty and interacts with Mother Nature in ways others wouldn’t dare. As informative and respectful as it is entertaining, SURVIVAL OF THE BEAST promises incredible animals and an adventure to the remotest corners of the world to see amazing animals like never before.