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Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure 2023 star_border 2
Follow comedian Ellen DeGeneres as she fulfills her dream of protecting Fossey’s legacy by building the The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda.

Chasing The Thunder 2019 star_border 4.5
A thrilling high seas adventure feature documentary where two marine conservation captains from Sea Shepherd go on a hundred day chase of the illegal poacher and pirate fishing vessel, the Thunder.

Monsters of The Abyss 2017
A team of deep sea divers investigate the wreck of German U-boat, rumored to have been attacked by a sea monster during World War 1. Their investigation will take them from the icy depths of the Irish Sea to the inky lair of the Loch Ness Monster.

The Cannibal in the Jungle 2015 star_border 6.9
An American scientist who was convicted of killing and cannibalizing two colleagues in the jungles of Flores, Indonesia in 1977. Branded "The American Cannibal" by the press during his trial, Dr. Timothy Darrow defended himself by claiming a mythic human-ape creature was responsible for the murders. The news outlet documented an indigenous tribe on Flores, the very same island where the hobbit remains were discovered, which had its own accounts of little wild men that stood just over three feet tall, climbed trees, walked on two feet and thrived on cannibalism. And according to the local legend, those creatures may never have died out at all. Follow an expedition team deep into the heart of Flores Island to investigate Dr. Timothy Darrow's claims and find out once and for all if hobbits still exist in the deepest, most remote realms of the Indonesian jungle.

Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming 2014 star_border 10
Basketball superstar and wildlife advocate Yao Ming travels to Africa to help spread awareness about the cruelty of poaching. Yao sees for himself the evidence of a losing battle, where Africa's giants are senselessly slain every day for their tusks.

Le retour du python mangeur d'hommes 2014

The Whale 2013 star_border 5.3
Dramatic retelling of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands - a thousand miles downwind to the west - or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland. Fear of cannibals forces them to choose South America. Almost three months later, the first whaler is rescued by another whaleship. Only three men are still alive. A week later the captain's whaler is also rescued, with just two men aboard. The third whaler is never found. This is a story of human endurance and what men in extremis will do to survive.

The Last Lion of Liuwa 2010
A story told through the eyes of a predator of the Liuwa plain, the last remaining lioness of Liuwa. She is the sole survivor of a senseless massacre that took the rest of her pride. A symbol of the Liuwa, a place that challenges all who live here

Michael Jackson and Bubbles: The Untold Story 2010
Documentary about the relationship between singer Michael Jackson and his chimpanzee Bubbles. This revealing documentary talks to those who witnessed the relationship first hand, including Michael's sister La Toya, and explores the complex psychology behind Jackson's devotion to his chimp and other animals. It also highlights the path Bubbles' life took once he hit adolescence and Michael could no longer care for him, to where he is now more than 20 years later. The documentary also reunites La Toya Jackson with Bubbles after more than 20 years apart.

River Monsters Presents: Killer Catfish Extended Cut 2010

Ocean Voyagers 2007 star_border 7
Ocean Voyagers explores the familiar themes of motherhood and parenting in a world as unfamiliar as it is breathtaking. Featuring a precocious newborn humpback calf and his enormous 40 ton mother, we are taken on a journey of discovery into their world.

There's a Hippo in my House 2007
A tv documentary about a domestic hippo named Jessica and her love for sweet potatoes. Narrated by filmmaker John Waters.

Octopus Volcano 2007 star_border 10
Deep in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea lies the volcanic island of Stromboli. Erupting every 20 minutes, it is one of the world's most active volcanoes. Life on the surface is tough when the volcano is spewing molten lava. Beneath the surface, a healthy population of common octopus thrives. Scientists are trying to discover what allows the octopus to survive in such a hostile environment.

Black Bears Trouble Bruin 2005
At winter's end, when the temperature finally climbs above freezing, the sleepy bruin emerges from his den. He's lost substantial body weight over the cold months and hunger is now his primary motivator. In fact, except for a short period during mating season, food will be the black bear's primary focus until it returns to its den in the fall. Black bears have been known to prey on moose and dear calves but their main diet consists of much smaller fare. With up to 800 pounds of bulk to support, black bears need to feed constantly to survive and to do so they have evolved one of the most omnivorous diets on the planet. You name it, they eat it!This film follows the early cycle of the black bear's life; its hunting strategies, territorial behaviours, mating habits and feeding opportunities.The program will also explore the bear's troubled relationship with humans. Although black bears have been known to prey on humans, this is extremely rare.

Snake Bite: In Search of the King Cobra 2005
Snake expert Austin Stevens presents this nature documentary about the most feared snake of all - the King Cobra. Travelling to the jungles of south west India, Stevens reveals that despite its reputation, the King Cobra is in fact a reclusive creature, shy of human contact.

Animal Face-Off: Hippo vs. Bull Shark 2004
Ever wondered what would happen if two of the world's largest animals went head to head in a battle? The Animal Face-Off series aims to find out. After expertly designed replicas of the animals are created to mirror exact areas of strength and weakness, the two cyber-creatures come together for a crucial showdown. In this episode, the hippopotamus and the bull shark duke it out for bragging rights within the animal kingdom.

Animal Face-Off: Lion vs. Tiger 2004
Ever wondered what would happen if two of the world's most feared animals went head to head in a battle? The Animal Face-Off series aims to find out. After expertly designed replicas of the animals are created to mirror exact areas of strength and weakness, the two cyber-creatures come together for a crucial showdown. In this episode, two of the jungle's fiercest predators -- the lion and the tiger -- duke it out to see who comes out on top.

Swamp Cats 2004
Film about a family of lions living in the swamps of the Okavango delta, seen through the eyes of a cub born just before the annual flood

The Biggest Nose in Borneo 2003
With their future in peril, two male Proboscis monkeys on the remote Island of Borneo deal with the human invasion that will destroy their idyllic home.

Giant Monsters 2003
Jeff Corwin searches for the biggest monsters that ever walked the Earth, while studying their modern relatives. However, he must be careful, for these monsters are out for blood.

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Life Among Lions 2024
The unprecedented story of the first man that was accepted by a pride of wild lions. The naturalist and ethologist Jorge Alesanco has lived with the great kings of the Masai Mara for more than 15 years, following them, loving them, and discovering unusual behaviours which have never before been documented. Until now. In this unique and fascinating series, he brings us closer to the lions than ever before.

Yukon Men 2012 star_border 5.5
Yukon Men is an unscripted American cable television series aired on the Discovery Channel. It is produced by Paper Route Productions. The series details the harsh life in the Alaskan village of Tanana where the population make their living by hunting and trapping game. It premiered on August 24, 2012. The show's prominent themes are community and survival. The television show is named after the nearby Yukon river and not the Yukon territory in Canada.

Rybí legendy Jakuba Vágnera 2011

Tanked 2011 star_border 7.2
Following the antics of two brothers-in-law as they run the largest aquarium manufacturing company in the nation, Tanked dunks viewers into the high-decibel, family-owned business of Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM). Led by business partners, best friends and constant rivals Wayde King and Brett Raymer, this 13,000 square foot facility, located in Las Vegas, produces some of the most outrageous, larger-than-life and one-of-a-kind tanks for some of the most striking fish and clients around.

Queens Of The Savannah 2011
Queens Of The Savannah follows four protagonists: Esther the female elephant, Laura the lioness, Victoria the female cheetah and Josiane the female baboon. Based on real observations and scientific data from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, Queens Of The Savannah portrays the animals as characters from a certain social group, and challenges the chauvinistic view of the African plains as male dominated. The first episode is an examination of which of these animals is best-equipped to confront the ruthless world on the African plain. Is it Lauren and her powerful clan of lionesses, or perhaps Josie the female baboon with her tremendous capacity for adaptation? The second looks at the art of seduction - which of these animals use their feminine wiles the best to get what she wants? Lastly, the third examines the art of motherhood in one of the most dangerous environments on earth for young animals.

Life Force 2010 star_border 8.3
Extraordinary show that reveals how forces of nature through sheer power of evolution shaped life in all it's unexpected and glorious forms, and filled our planet with amazing diversity of animals and plants.

Wild Russia 2008 star_border 8.1
Through unprecedented access we showcase the spectacle that is Wild Russia. From east to west, via mountains, volcanoes, deserts, lakes and Arctic ice, this breathtaking six-part series uses stunning cinematography to chart the dazzling natural wonders of this vast country.