There are few places on the planet more magical than the forest. To spend a day here is nature's way of offering a spa, a bathe in nature. There is enchantment at every turn.
One of the most powerful yet elusive animals on the planet, we follow one male to reveal the secret life of the jaguar.
Japan is the fourth largest island nation in the world and the second most populous. The culture of Japan is incredible, but even this is overshadowed by nature's beauty. There are more than 130 mammals and an astonishing 600 bird species dwelling in Japan's 6,852 islands. This island chain is so long that it spans several climate zones, providing a huge range of habitat for wildlife. Look beyond the ancient temples and glass skyscrapers and volcanos loom, bears hunt and birds do battle. This is the hidden Japan.
The crocodile is king of the wetland a tone of cold blooded monster with the most terrifying bite force on Earth. The product of a 100 million year ancestry, the 25 species around today are testament to the crocodile's supreme intelligence and adaptability.
Europe: A land of myriad climates and terrains, within whose boundaries lie some of the most complex and beautiful habitats on the planet. This is Europe wild and thriving.
Europe: A land of myriad climates and terrains, within whose boundaries lie some of the most complex and beautiful habitats on the planet. This is Europe wild and thriving.
Breaking off from mainland Africa 160 million years ago, refugee animals cast adrift on natural rafts arrived on the tropical shores of Madagascar.
There are few places on the planet more magical than the forest. To spend a day here is nature's way of offering a spa, a bathe in nature. There is enchantment at every turn.
One of the most powerful yet elusive animals on the planet, we follow one male to reveal the secret life of the jaguar.
Japan is the fourth largest island nation in the world and the second most populous. The culture of Japan is incredible, but even this is overshadowed by nature's beauty. There are more than 130 mammals and an astonishing 600 bird species dwelling in Japan's 6,852 islands. This island chain is so long that it spans several climate zones, providing a huge range of habitat for wildlife. Look beyond the ancient temples and glass skyscrapers and volcanos loom, bears hunt and birds do battle. This is the hidden Japan.
The crocodile is king of the wetland a tone of cold blooded monster with the most terrifying bite force on Earth. The product of a 100 million year ancestry, the 25 species around today are testament to the crocodile's supreme intelligence and adaptability.
Europe: A land of myriad climates and terrains, within whose boundaries lie some of the most complex and beautiful habitats on the planet. This is Europe wild and thriving.
Breaking off from mainland Africa 160 million years ago, refugee animals cast adrift on natural rafts arrived on the tropical shores of Madagascar.
Biological instinct is driven by three things: the desire to stay alive, to find food and to breed. But to do all these things, animals first need a home. Out in the wilderness a safe place to call home can be the difference between life and death. A place to secure meals, raise their families and hide from danger. Ideal spots are in short supply and well worth fighting for! From lion scraps to insect warfare, these conflicts can provide us with the most remarkable spectacles in the animal kingdom.
For those of us that long to escape the rat race the pull of the wild can be strong. Whether we're risking our lives with extreme sports, following our animal passions or just taking a walk on the wild side, the natural world calls to us. What's more, the power of nature tests our limits, opens our eyes and heals our hearts in equal measure. So why try to resist such a beautiful, exciting and enlightening siren song? Perhaps there's nothing better for us humans than to follow the pull of the wild.
Spain is found at the crossroads between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, resulting in diverse landscapes, ancient cultures and magnificent wildlife.
They say an elephant never forgets if we could enter the brain of a veteran elephant, what would we see?
Extinction, a daunting and confusing word. A force of nature, that sees the end of species, but also heralds the birth of others. Right now the extinction rate could be as much as 10,000 times faster than it should be. 20% of fish, a fifth of all reptiles and a quarter of mammals face extinction. If we are to do anything to stem the tide of extinction we must understand the lifestyles of those in danger. The future for countless animals is uncertain, but one thing is for sure – we have a lot to learn.
We love to measure aspects of life at its extremes. The biggest, the tallest, even the rarest – some of the most iconic creatures in the natural world. Many are familiar but it's also important to recognise some of the more surprising record breakers.
Biological instinct is driven by three things: the desire to stay alive, to find food and to breed. But to do all these things, animals first need a home. Out in the wilderness a safe place to call home can be the difference between life and death. A place to secure meals, raise their families and hide from danger. Ideal spots are in short supply and well worth fighting for! From lion scraps to insect warfare, these conflicts can provide us with the most remarkable spectacles in the animal kingdom.