
Race of Life
Learn the ways animals have adapted to survive (and thrive!) in the harsh climates of the world's deserts.

Learn the ways animals have adapted to survive (and thrive!) in the harsh climates of the world's deserts.

No one runs the Race of Life faster than the big cats, winners in the contest for survival in the wild.

Learn how the crocodile, shark, and whale evolved over millions of years to become modern masters of survival.

Asia is home to some of the most beautiful rainforests, jungles, and wildlife. Sadly, they are threatened.

This episode explores the wildlife of American prairies and grasslands that spread all across North America.

The Arctic is alive with a fascinating assortment of wildlife species, hardy breeds uniquely suited to cold.

The masters of the sky are the winged predators of the aerial world. They have evolved as master predators.

Rainforests are known as the lungs of our planet. And the Amazon rainforest is the heart of Brazil.

The desert is an extreme environment where wildlife must adapt to survive. Many animals are nocturnal.

Underwater creatures must make homes in the deep wherever survival can be assured.

African savannah regions support a much greater diversity of wildlife than temperate grasslands.

The Northeast of Madagascar is a major trading center and one of the most species-rich regions in the world.

The West Coast of Madagascar is remote and inhospitable but home to an astonishing array of animals.

The ibex, marmot, and European adder have all developed strategies to survive the harsh alpine winter.

Take an amazing journey from the highest peaks of the Bernese Alps to a spectacular finish at the Rhine Falls.

This episode focuses on Ticino, reaching from the Tessin Alps down to the charming Muggio Valley.

Take an exciting journey of discovery into an almost untouched wilderness: The Jura Mountains.

Explore Antarctica, one of the world's most beautiful, yet inhospitable, landscapes.

Meet experts who study moss for disciplines including biotechnology, climatology, and evolutionary biology.

With wingspans over two meters (seven feet), these vultures soar. They feast on scarce prey as winter ends.