Le Peuple des forêts

A look at the world of animal shelters and all the emotion-filled work that goes on there to save the lives of thousands of pets every year.

Expeditions into the Czech wilderness presented by Prokop Pithart, who discovers and explores nature. Since childhood, he has been observing birds and animals, wandering through wetlands and pushing his way through the wilderness. Viewers will join him on an adventure into the heart of the Czech countryside. Prokop Pithart has an eye for details and hidden corners that turn even the most ordinary walk into an adventure. In the program, he ventures into forests and to the banks of ponds and rivers. The camera ventures into the wilderness and encounters its animal inhabitants at unexpected close quarters. Prokop does not want to lecture; he wants to inspire viewers with enthusiasm for the Czech wilderness. Only then can they understand why it is important to give wilderness freedom and space.

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, responds to a variety of distress calls involving an average of more than 100 animals per day. This series documents the work they do, from the initial investigation through, in some cases, the animals being adopted into loving homes.

Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary creatures thriving in the otherworldly landscapes of this astonishing island-continent.

Exploring the vital role colour plays in the daily lives of many species.

Dramatic life saving surgery.

A new "treasure map" of the Maya world is transforming what we thought we knew of one of the world most mysterious ancient civilizations.

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside.

Cesty do krajin půlnočního slunce

In a defining moment for the natural world, Gordon Buchanan makes an epic journey round the equator - taking to the skies with experts racing to protect both wildlife and people.

Southeast Asia is the most diverse region on our planet. Nature’s most powerful forces have combined to create islands of fire, a water world driven by the sway of the moon and rich forests fuelled by the tropical sun. An extraordinary array of plants and animals live here; many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.

Farmářská jízda

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on our planet. This series showcases the many incredible creatures that call the Pacific home.

The tropical islands that lie between Asia and Australia are among the biologically richest on earth, and home to a vast number of plants and animals. From tree kangaroos to tarsiers, manta rays to mudskippers, the region abounds with life. But why? The answer lies deep in time, due to the many millions of years these islands have existed - and the power of the earth, the sun and the moon.

From the Taiga to the Tundra to the Arctic Ocean, this series immerses the viewer in the nature of the northern extremities of Europe, beyond the Arctic Circle and into a land of ice and fire. Wildest Arctic captures the awesome cinematic range of the Arctic region, from the creaks, crashes of vast glaciers, to the howls of the wildest wolves and the haunting remoteness of this true wilderness.

Find out which species are among the deadliest twelve animals in: Costa Rica, the Amazon, Asia and the Asia Pacific. The world is home to an array of creatures that have evolved to survive harsh environments and brutal competition. Find out which species are among the deadliest twelve animals in: Costa Rica, the Amazon, Asia and the Asia Pacific.

Sitting on top of one of the world’s largest super-volcanos are 3,500 square miles of the most spectacular American wilderness. This summer, National Geographic Channel opens this world to you LIVE with a four-night special event. The action reaches boiling point in the world’s first National Park, Yellowstone.

A journey through the magical wilderness of India, witnessing the day-to-day lives and challenges of some its most iconic species and the many other creatures with which they share their home.

Exploring the polar day and night in northern Scandinavia while shedding light on the various challenges animals and plants face for survival.

Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven extraordinary continents. This documentary series reveals how each distinct continent has shaped the unique animal life found there.