The World From Above
Looking down on our world from above, we might see the incredible diversity of landscapes, the opportunities for wildlife and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
Looking down on our world from above, we might see the incredible diversity of landscapes, the opportunities for wildlife and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
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The cubs get their first taste of meat and after a shocking discovery, one of the cubs is rushed to the vet. To make matters worse, the construction of the new center might be plagued by even more delays.
Vaila and Waiy participate in a cheetah walk with the public. Emily gets a boost from a visit with an old friend. Chobi might be falling ill yet again.
The Falkland Islands' pristine coastlines and bountiful seas offer a lifeline and breeding centre for millions of penguins each year.
Nestled alongside Canada's south west coast, Vancouver Island is home to the richest Pacific wildlife.
For some the word ‘antelope' might not incite much interest but look closer and you'll discover a remarkably diverse group of animals, numbering nearly one hundred different species. Some are easy to miss, the little dik-dik being barely the size of a house cat, while eland weigh in at more than half a ton. There are representatives roaming plains from the Mongolian Plateau in Asia to the cape of South Africa. Wherever you find them, these remarkable animals are the unsung heroes of the plains.
Looking down on our world from above, we might see the incredible diversity of landscapes, the opportunities for wildlife and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
Kristina travels to Gonarezhou National Park in the South-East of Zimbabwe. Thomas, her guide, takes her to the breath-taking Chilojo cliffs, tracks an impressive buffalo herd and keeps his cool as they experience heart-stopping elephant charges. Will Kristina finally spot her dream leopard?
Hosted by Rhino Safari Camp, the epic safari continues back in the Matusadona National Park where Kristina is guided by Steve. They explore the lake-shore, encounter the hungry local pride and Marula, the resident elephant, makes a lunch-time appearance.
The cubs get their first taste of meat and after a shocking discovery, one of the cubs is rushed to the vet. To make matters worse, the construction of the new center might be plagued by even more delays.
Vaila and Waiy participate in a cheetah walk with the public. Emily gets a boost from a visit with an old friend. Chobi might be falling ill yet again.
Kristina travels back to Zimbabwe's stunning lake Kariba. This time she's touring the area on the luxurious Karabezi Houseboat Cruiser. Joined by fishing experts, Craig and Mark, she attempts to catch the infamous tiger fish. The shoreline sights never disappoint as she witnesses lion and fish eagles on the hunt. Kristina challenges her fishing guide, Dollar, to a fishing competition and lands her biggest fish yet!
Kristina visits Thetford Estate where she's treated to amazing photographic opportunities for her personal calendar. Her guide, Craig Coid, gets her closer to white rhino than she ever imagined and takes her way back in time as he tells stories revealed by detailed rock paintings.
In this engaging episode, Reilly shares his rhino release dream. And it looks like all his milestone targets are bang on time. Because this rhino blood line originated from the Zambezi valley, it will be hugely beneficial to return them to their perfect habitat. It's time for Judy's beloved duiker to return to the wild. Judy rescued this duiker as a baby orphan so her attachment has created an amazing bond. This will be a very emotional task for Judy. A routine nyala capture takes an unexpected turn as the capture team mistake the sex. However all is not lost as they always make a plan at imire.
In this episode the volunteers discover the community's role in conservation and give a hand with some of the building projects. Honey harvesting proves hair-raising for a number of volunteers, particularly Kristina, who has a bee sting phobia …. Who could blame her! A new addition bolsters the conservation efforts in the form of an amazing tracker dog called Merwe. This is a special Dutch Shepherd breed that has an incredible combination of a heightened sense of smell, speed and formidable teeth. It's always a privilege to be able to get close to black rhino and it can often be quite an emotional moment for some of the volunteers, as is the case with Jane who can't hold the tears back as she feeds Tafika for the last time.
The Caribbean has been shaped by millions of years of unstoppable volcanic forces and ferocious hurricanes, creating a network of 7,000 islands, each one more unique than the next.
Zanzibar is a land of giants. Isolated from mainland Africa these islands harbour some of the most unique animals with many being the largest found anywhere in the world.
Indochina three ancient kingdoms, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, linked by one great river: the mighty Mekong. A mystical land shaped by the forces of the monsoon. A region ravaged by war but, like a Phoenix, risen from the ashes. Within its boundaries can be found one tenth of the world's species, and some of the richest ecosystems on the planet. This is the land of the Mother River, one of the most bio diverse regions on Earth.
From giant sperm whales to dramatic humpbacks and playful dolphins, we can't resist the endless charms of marine mammals.
Kristina travels back to Zimbabwe's stunning lake Kariba. This time she's touring the area on the luxurious Karabezi Houseboat Cruiser. Joined by fishing experts, Craig and Mark, she attempts to catch the infamous tiger fish. The shoreline sights never disappoint as she witnesses lion and fish eagles on the hunt. Kristina challenges her fishing guide, Dollar, to a fishing competition and lands her biggest fish yet!
Kristina visits Thetford Estate where she's treated to amazing photographic opportunities for her personal calendar. Her guide, Craig Coid, gets her closer to white rhino than she ever imagined and takes her way back in time as he tells stories revealed by detailed rock paintings.
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