One of the oddest natural adaptations is super-deep sleep. These near-death experiences feature animals temporarily stopping their hearts and brains others can hibernate for months at a time while some can freeze themselves, employing a natural anti-freeze to keep their cells intact. But as we explore this natural time travel, we also discover that this lifestyle is not without risks…
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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.
The vets get situated in their dormitory accommodations. Dr. Greg deliberately pairs them according to their differences. Vets need to learn to work with colleagues and clients different from themselves.
The vet students meet for the first time and travel 7 hours to the remote clinic. We learn about their fears and insecurities -- fear of failure and the weight of responsibilities ahead.
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.
The rains have finally arrived in the Kalahari and the vast desert has never looked better. Cleo, the boss of this small group of wild meerkats has given birth to five new pups
In this series, we follow the trail of the Transfrontier Parks. We explore why these conservation areas are important and what they protect. Through the eyes of the local communities and the conservation bodies, we follow a trail along the major rivers, mountains and deserts to see what can be achieved if countries work together to conserve a shared heritage.
In this series, we follow the trail of the Transfrontier Parks. We explore why these conservation areas are important and what they protect. Through the eyes of the local communities and the conservation bodies, we follow a trail along the major rivers, mountains and deserts to see what can be achieved if countries work together to conserve a shared heritage.
In this series, we follow the trail of the Transfrontier Parks. We explore why these conservation areas are important and what they protect. Through the eyes of the local communities and the conservation bodies, we follow a trail along the major rivers, mountains and deserts to see what can be achieved if countries work together to conserve a shared heritage.
In another cruel twist Cleo's young pup Ophelia got left behind on a foraging trip and was killed by one of the Kalahari's most dangerous creatures, a Goshawk. The remaining three pups: Zeus, Daisy and Flo have lost their dear sister and playmate and this is causing high levels of insecurity.
The rains have finally arrived in the Kalahari and the vast desert has never looked better. Cleo, the boss of this small group of wild meerkats has given birth to five new pups
Whether spots or stripes, markings can be used for anything from communication to cooling. What look like standout fashion statements to us can help animals vanish completely into a landscape. The design possibilities are endless, and vary to suit the terrain and geography. Whatever their remarkable uses, spots and stripes adorn some of the most iconic animals in the natural world. Camouflage or decoration, we can thank both spots and stripes for handing these creatures their unique and majestic beauty.
No place on Earth is more changeable than the seasonal forest, undergoing radical transformations year after year. These adaptations to the seasons are what makes our woodlands so varied and dynamic a cycle of interwoven behaviors and practices ticking away like a Swiss watch to rejuvenate the landscape ready for the new year. To fully understand the stories of the great woodlands spend a year among the trees, watching the energetic and vibrant changes that mark the seasons of the forest.
What is it like to be an elephant? This series reveals new research which attempts to answer that question.
Just like animals, the lives of plants are dominated by the need to become strong and pass on genes to the next generation – a race to grow and breed. They must race to beat their competition to the best light spots, and to make the most of perilously short seasons. And also like in the animal kingdom, different species have developed a near unending list of strategies to ensure their legacy is passed on. Our ideas about plants need a seed change – it's time to respect the power of plants.
In this series, we follow the trail of the Transfrontier Parks. We explore why these conservation areas are important and what they protect. Through the eyes of the local communities and the conservation bodies, we follow a trail along the major rivers, mountains and deserts to see what can be achieved if countries work together to conserve a shared heritage.
In another cruel twist Cleo's young pup Ophelia got left behind on a foraging trip and was killed by one of the Kalahari's most dangerous creatures, a Goshawk. The remaining three pups: Zeus, Daisy and Flo have lost their dear sister and playmate and this is causing high levels of insecurity.
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