Great white sharks, polar bears, lions and brown bears battle rivals and the
elements to maintain their positions at the top of the food chain.
02.06 Wild Australia: Kangaroo King A look at Australia's most iconic animals as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment. 02.54 Europe's Last Wilderness Europe is a a continent of myriad climates and terrains. Within its boundaries are some of the most beautiful habitats on the planet. 03.40 Wild Egypt Where rain rarely falls, something special is needed to bring a country alive. Egypt's lifeblood appears in the desert, allowing life to thrive. 04.26 Giant Sea Serpent Scientific buoys offer a new perspective on the giant oarfish, the planet's largest bony fish and a possible source for legends of sea serpents. 05.13 The Rise Of Black Wolf In Yellowstone National Park, a dark wolf with an unusual approach to life broadens the accepted definition of "normal" wolf behaviour. Sunday 7 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: American Prairie Limited rainfall on the prairie has created a unique grassland ecosystem that is home to bison, red foxes, bald eagles and wild horses. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Jungles Of Asia Venture into the heart of the jungle to encounter Asian elephants, fruit bats, Portia spiders, water buffalo and pythons. 06.50 Wild Canada: The Wild West Canada's wettest and most biologically diverse landscape is the temperate coastal rainforest high in the Rocky Mountains. 07.37 Wild Canada: The Eternal Frontier The country's sights range from humpback whales feeding off Newfoundland, to the world's largest intact temperate rainforest in British Columbia. 08.26 Bite, Sting, Kill An in-depth look at the ways animals can kill with venom. 09.16 Wild Australia: Kangaroo King A look at Australia's most iconic animals as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment. 10.05 Wild Costa Rica Despite the constant threat of danger, a wealth of creatures flourish in Costa Rica, sustained by the bounty that land and sea provide. 10.53 Wild Canada: The Eternal Frontier The country's sights range from humpback whales feeding off Newfoundland, to the world's largest intact temperate rainforest in British Columbia. 11.42 Wild Canada: The Wild West Canada's wettest and most biologically diverse landscape is the temperate coastal rainforest high in the Rocky Mountains. 12.26 Wild Canada: The Heartland From the prairies to the vast boreal forest stretching almost from coast to coast, this is a huge wilderness of extremes. 13.17 Wild Canada: Ice Edge These vast and seemingly barren landscapes of rock, ice and snow present harsh conditions for life, but are inhabited nonetheless. 14.04 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 14.51 Savage Kingdom: The Pale Pack A family of wild dogs looks for a safe place to raise six tiny puppies, but the sanctuary they seek is filled with potential predators. 15.37 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 16.24 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 17.11 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 18.00 PREMIERE Return Of The Spider Monkeys A spider monkey named Infinity was stolen from the forest as a baby. Now, after an eight-year rehabilitation, she is ready to return to the wild. 18.48 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 19.37 Bite, Sting, Kill An in-depth look at the ways animals can kill with venom. 20.26 Return Of The Spider Monkeys A spider monkey named Infinity was stolen from the forest as a baby. Now, after an eight-year rehabilitation, she is ready to return to the wild. 21.15 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 22.03 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 22.52 Africa's Deadliest: Young Blood Predators and prey born into an arena where it is kill or be killed face a fight for survival from their very first breath. 23.41 Return Of The Spider Monkeys A spider monkey named Infinity was stolen from the forest as a baby. Now, after an eight-year rehabilitation, she is ready to return to the wild. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 01.18 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 02.06 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 02.54 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 03.40 Wild Hawaii: Land Of Fire Seven million years ago, Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland. How did these islands transform themselves into a lush paradise? 04.26 Wild Canada: The Heartland From the prairies to the vast boreal forest stretching almost from coast to coast, this is a huge wilderness of extremes. 05.13 Return Of The Spider Monkeys A spider monkey named Infinity was stolen from the forest as a baby. Now, after an eight-year rehabilitation, she is ready to return to the wild. Monday 8 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Open Ocean Covering over seventy per cent of the globe, oceans are our planets defining environment. Yet this underwater world remains one of mystery. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Wetlands Wetlands are among the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet. These aquatic landscapes can be found around the world. 06.50 Wild Islands: Zanzibar Isolated from mainland Africa, Zanzibar harbours some of the most remarkable animals around, including some of the largest found anywhere. 07.37 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 08.26 Night Of The Lion Witness the night-time hunting routine of lions, which can be revealed thanks to the use of light-enhancing, heat-seeking technology. 09.16 Monster Fish: Green Goliath The Pacific Northwest is home to the elusive green sturgeon, which can grow up to seven feet long and live for 70 years. 10.05 Return Of The Spider Monkeys A spider monkey named Infinity was stolen from the forest as a baby. Now, after an eight-year rehabilitation, she is ready to return to the wild. 10.53 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 11.42 Wild Islands: Zanzibar Isolated from mainland Africa, Zanzibar harbours some of the most remarkable animals around, including some of the largest found anywhere. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Freaks Of The Sky Get ready to brush feathers with the freakiest denizens of the winged world as we look at the planet's wackiest and most fearsome fliers. 13.17 India's Wild Edens India is a vast land of striking contrasts whose boundaries encompass scorching deserts, lush forests and soaring, snow-dusted peaks. 14.04 Return Of The Spider Monkeys A spider monkey named Infinity was stolen from the forest as a baby. Now, after an eight-year rehabilitation, she is ready to return to the wild. 14.51 World's Weirdest: Freaks In The Ocean Hermaphrodite flatworms, a master-of-disguise octopus and a fish that 'walks' on dry land are among the unusual underwater critters examined. 15.37 World's Weirdest: Freaks Of The Sky Get ready to brush feathers with the freakiest denizens of the winged world as we look at the planet's wackiest and most fearsome fliers. 16.24 World's Weirdest: Freaks On Land A look at weird animals, from those that fend off predators by squirting blood from their eyes, to those which eat their partners after mating. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animals: North America North America is home to a range of deadly creatures, covering the painted deserts, the coastal waterways and the dense forests. 18.00 PREMIERE Penguinpalooza There are 18 species of penguin living around Antarctica. Starting with the largest, we look at each of them, right down to the little blue! 18.48 Monster Fish: Green Goliath The Pacific Northwest is home to the elusive green sturgeon, which can grow up to seven feet long and live for 70 years. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 20.26 Penguinpalooza There are 18 species of penguin living around Antarctica. Starting with the largest, we look at each of them, right down to the little blue! 21.15 India's Wild Edens India is a vast land of striking contrasts whose boundaries encompass scorching deserts, lush forests and soaring, snow-dusted peaks. 22.03 Monster Fish: Green Goliath The Pacific Northwest is home to the elusive green sturgeon, which can grow up to seven feet long and live for 70 years. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animals: North America North America is home to a range of deadly creatures, covering the painted deserts, the coastal waterways and the dense forests. 23.41 Penguinpalooza There are 18 species of penguin living around Antarctica. Starting with the largest, we look at each of them, right down to the little blue! 00.30 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 01.18 Night Of The Lion Witness the night-time hunting routine of lions, which can be revealed thanks to the use of light-enhancing, heat-seeking technology. 02.06 Monster Fish: Green Goliath The Pacific Northwest is home to the elusive green sturgeon, which can grow up to seven feet long and live for 70 years. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 03.40 World's Weirdest: Extreme Body Parts Inflatable eyes, a nose that sees and even a see-through head this is a showcase for some of the strangest animal appendages on the planet. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Freaks Of The Sky Get ready to brush feathers with the freakiest denizens of the winged world as we look at the planet's wackiest and most fearsome fliers. 05.13 Penguinpalooza There are 18 species of penguin living around Antarctica. Starting with the largest, we look at each of them, right down to the little blue! Tuesday 9 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Deserts While hostile to life, deserts are far from lifeless and offer surprising diversity in the animals that inhabit them. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Masters Of The Sky With pollution above and habitat degradation below, bird species face an uncertain future. Explore the lives of pelicans, barn owls and vultures. 06.50 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Atlantic Arks Carnivorous thrushes, turtles with extreme navigational skills and unique seabirds can all be found in British overseas territories. 07.37 Wild Hawaii: Land Of Fire Seven million years ago, Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland. How did these islands transform themselves into a lush paradise? 08.26 Turf War: Lions And Hippos In Africa's Luangwa valley, the dry season sees lions hunting the beaches - but hungry hippos are unwilling to share their domain with predators. 09.16 Monster Fish: River Shark! Zeb Hogan is in Florida, investigating stories about man-eaters living in waterways far from the ocean. 10.05 Penguinpalooza There are 18 species of penguin living around Antarctica. Starting with the largest, we look at each of them, right down to the little blue! 10.53 Wild Hawaii: Land Of Fire Seven million years ago, Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland. How did these islands transform themselves into a lush paradise? 11.42 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Atlantic Arks Carnivorous thrushes, turtles with extreme navigational skills and unique seabirds can all be found in British overseas territories. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Almost Human Animal parallels with our behaviour include faithful pigeon husbands, dolphin gangsters, and bees in trouble for getting drunk on the job. 13.17 Viper Queens Velvet the Gaboon viper and Therma the rattlesnake are two mothers facing different challenges in extreme, contrasting landscapes. 14.04 Penguinpalooza There are 18 species of penguin living around Antarctica. Starting with the largest, we look at each of them, right down to the little blue! 14.51 The Last Shangri-La Nature and religion have combined to turn a tiny Buddhist kingdom into the world's last Shangri-La. Bhutan is the jewel of the Himalayas. Here, a respect for life in all its many incarnations endures like the land itself. 15.37 Giraffe: African Giant A fresh look at the tallest animal of all, revealing new details about how the African icon survives in Kenya, South Africa and Namibia. 16.24 Mystery Monkeys Of Shangri-La A thrilling tale of courage, instinct, desperation and hope. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animals: Costa Rica From the deserts of Southwestern USA to lush forests of the Costa Rican mountains, uncover some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. 18.00 Little Giant Elephant calf Little E is born into a family trying to survive in Kenya's Maasai Mara. As drought sets in, the family moves in search of water. 18.48 Monster Fish: River Shark! Zeb Hogan is in Florida, investigating stories about man-eaters living in waterways far from the ocean. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Pacific Large and powerful predators stalk the snowy landscape in Siberia and patrol the tropical waters of the Pacific. Discover how they hunt and kill. 20.26 Little Giant Elephant calf Little E is born into a family trying to survive in Kenya's Maasai Mara. As drought sets in, the family moves in search of water. 21.15 Viper Queens Velvet the Gaboon viper and Therma the rattlesnake are two mothers facing different challenges in extreme, contrasting landscapes. 22.03 Monster Fish: River Shark! Zeb Hogan is in Florida, investigating stories about man-eaters living in waterways far from the ocean. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animals: Costa Rica From the deserts of Southwestern USA to lush forests of the Costa Rican mountains, uncover some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. 23.41 Little Giant Elephant calf Little E is born into a family trying to survive in Kenya's Maasai Mara. As drought sets in, the family moves in search of water. 00.30 Wild Hawaii: Land Of Fire Seven million years ago, Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland. How did these islands transform themselves into a lush paradise? 01.18 Turf War: Lions And Hippos In Africa's Luangwa valley, the dry season sees lions hunting the beaches - but hungry hippos are unwilling to share their domain with predators. 02.06 Monster Fish: River Shark! Zeb Hogan is in Florida, investigating stories about man-eaters living in waterways far from the ocean. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Pacific Large and powerful predators stalk the snowy landscape in Siberia and patrol the tropical waters of the Pacific. Discover how they hunt and kill. 03.40 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Almost Human Animal parallels with our behaviour include faithful pigeon husbands, dolphin gangsters, and bees in trouble for getting drunk on the job. 05.13 Little Giant Elephant calf Little E is born into a family trying to survive in Kenya's Maasai Mara. As drought sets in, the family moves in search of water. Wednesday 10 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Freshwaters Many species depend on access to fresh water to survive. Examine the adaptations of great egrets, dragonflies, platypuses and hippopotamuses. 06.24 World Of The Wild: American Mountains To occupy tough mountain terrain, animals must be adaptable. Those evolving to prosper where others fear to tread include bears, elk and pumas. 06.50 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Fragments Of Paradise Meet parrotfish that create beaches, crabs big enough to eat coconuts, and a bright blue lizard, and take in the unspoiled Chagos Archipelago. 07.37 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 08.26 The Lakeshore Killers Deep in Africa lies the Zambezi Valley. At the centre of this wilderness is a great lake where we meet three lions who are entering their prime. 09.16 Monster Fish: Giant Catfish In the Deep South's swamps and bayous, there are stories of catfish the size of a car that can swallow a man whole. Zeb investigates. 10.05 Little Giant Elephant calf Little E is born into a family trying to survive in Kenya's Maasai Mara. As drought sets in, the family moves in search of water. 10.53 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 11.42 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Fragments Of Paradise Meet parrotfish that create beaches, crabs big enough to eat coconuts, and a bright blue lizard, and take in the unspoiled Chagos Archipelago. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Bizarre Battles Including bees that carry out a stealthy hive coup, giraffes making use of their dense skulls, and the jaws of the fearsome Tasmanian devil. 13.17 Hyena Coast Brown hyena expert Ingrid Wiesel seeks her favourite study animal, Tosca, who has disappeared from her home range on Namibia's west coast. 14.04 Little Giant Elephant calf Little E is born into a family trying to survive in Kenya's Maasai Mara. As drought sets in, the family moves in search of water. 14.51 Wild Botswana: Lion Brotherhood When the heirs of the powerful Xakanaka lions come of age, like all juvenile males, they are exiled from the pride and must survive as nomads. 15.37 Vanishing Kings: Desert Lions Of Namib Five young lions must conquer the Namib desert and establish their own kingdom in a place of constant danger and everlasting hunger. 16.24 Valley Of The Wolves Driven from their hunting grounds by a rival pack, the Druid Peak wolves regroup and set their sights on regaining the valley. The ensuing battle is fierce with both sides willing to risk it all. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animals: India Living within India's deserts, jungles and mountains are an elite group of 12 dangerous species equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. 18.00 PREMIERE Animal Fight Club: Dare Or Die This is nature at its meanest, stripped down to who dares wins, and featuring power battles, biting frenzies and kicking killers. 18.48 Monster Fish: Giant Catfish In the Deep South's swamps and bayous, there are stories of catfish the size of a car that can swallow a man whole. Zeb investigates. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: The Deep Dive into the underwater worlds of the venomous creatures and powerful carnivores that rule the planet's oceans. 20.26 Animal Fight Club: Dare Or Die This is nature at its meanest, stripped down to who dares wins, and featuring power battles, biting frenzies and kicking killers. 21.15 Hyena Coast Brown hyena expert Ingrid Wiesel seeks her favourite study animal, Tosca, who has disappeared from her home range on Namibia's west coast. 22.03 Monster Fish: Giant Catfish In the Deep South's swamps and bayous, there are stories of catfish the size of a car that can swallow a man whole. Zeb investigates. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animals: India Living within India's deserts, jungles and mountains are an elite group of 12 dangerous species equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. 23.41 Animal Fight Club: Dare Or Die This is nature at its meanest, stripped down to who dares wins, and featuring power battles, biting frenzies and kicking killers. 00.30 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 01.18 The Lakeshore Killers Deep in Africa lies the Zambezi Valley. At the centre of this wilderness is a great lake where we meet three lions who are entering their prime. 02.06 Monster Fish: Giant Catfish In the Deep South's swamps and bayous, there are stories of catfish the size of a car that can swallow a man whole. Zeb investigates. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: The Deep Dive into the underwater worlds of the venomous creatures and powerful carnivores that rule the planet's oceans. 03.40 World's Weirdest: Creepy Cures If it creeps, crawls or buzzes, there's a chance it could cure a major illness. Explore the untapped healing properties of unappealing animals. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Bizarre Battles Including bees that carry out a stealthy hive coup, giraffes making use of their dense skulls, and the jaws of the fearsome Tasmanian devil. 05.13 Animal Fight Club: Dare Or Die This is nature at its meanest, stripped down to who dares wins, and featuring power battles, biting frenzies and kicking killers. Thursday 11 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Madagascar Travel through tropical jungles and over mountainous highlands to meet Madagascar's rare inhabitants, including chameleons, lemurs and mongooses. 06.24 Race Of Life: Survival Of The Fittest There are many fine examples of evolutionary history in the natural world. Whales evolved from land-dwelling creatures to today's marine mammals. 06.50 Wild Islands: Vancouver Island Vancouver Island's network of rivers and creeks provides an ideal habitat for one of the world's most important fish, the Pacific salmon. 07.37 Wild Scotland: The Western Isles: Episode 4 Filmed over the course of a year, Scotland's enigmatic Hebridean islands offer dramatic scenes of contrasting natural forces. 08.26 Man V Cheetah This show will test human abilities against those of a cheetah. 09.16 Monster Fish: Salmonzilla Zeb Hogan heads to Alaska to find a monster run of the world's biggest salmon. First he must brave rugged wilderness and hungry bears. 10.05 Animal Fight Club: Dare Or Die This is nature at its meanest, stripped down to who dares wins, and featuring power battles, biting frenzies and kicking killers. 10.53 Wild Scotland: The Western Isles: Episode 4 Filmed over the course of a year, Scotland's enigmatic Hebridean islands offer dramatic scenes of contrasting natural forces. 11.42 Wild Islands: Vancouver Island Vancouver Island's network of rivers and creeks provides an ideal habitat for one of the world's most important fish, the Pacific salmon. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Freaky All-Stars A collection of strange creatures including toads that explode, koalas with a disgusting diet, and baby birds that defend themselves by vomiting. 13.17 Wild Winter Winter is here, and creatures big and small endure Earth's most unforgiving season. Some cling to life while others see opportunity on the ice. 14.04 Animal Fight Club: Dare Or Die This is nature at its meanest, stripped down to who dares wins, and featuring power battles, biting frenzies and kicking killers. 14.51 Ultimate Animals: Pigs, Wolves & Crows Learn mind-blowing facts about the all-too-human pig, the voracious wolf and the intelligent crow. 15.37 Ultimate Animals: Tigers, Rhinos & Naked Mole Rats Learn fascinating facts about the surprisingly agile rhino and the powerful tiger. Plus, a look at some very unusual animal-related laws. 16.24 Ice Bear Stereoscopic 3D gives viewers an intimate encounter with polar bears, allowing an immersive experience of their sensory and physical world. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 18.00 PREMIERE Snakes In The City: Cobra In The Kitchen Snake-catcher Simon and his herpetologist girlfriend Siouxsie receive a terrified call after a large black mamba is spotted in a potting shed. 18.48 Monster Fish: Salmonzilla Zeb Hogan heads to Alaska to find a monster run of the world's biggest salmon. First he must brave rugged wilderness and hungry bears. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Forests Hiding in dense underbrush and high in the forest canopy, these forest creatures fight to survive in a treacherous, forbidding environment. 20.26 Snakes In The City: Cobra In The Kitchen Snake-catcher Simon and his herpetologist girlfriend Siouxsie receive a terrified call after a large black mamba is spotted in a potting shed. 21.15 Wild Winter Winter is here, and creatures big and small endure Earth's most unforgiving season. Some cling to life while others see opportunity on the ice. 22.03 Monster Fish: Salmonzilla Zeb Hogan heads to Alaska to find a monster run of the world's biggest salmon. First he must brave rugged wilderness and hungry bears. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 23.41 Snakes In The City: Cobra In The Kitchen Snake-catcher Simon and his herpetologist girlfriend Siouxsie receive a terrified call after a large black mamba is spotted in a potting shed. 00.30 Wild Scotland: The Western Isles: Episode 4 Filmed over the course of a year, Scotland's enigmatic Hebridean islands offer dramatic scenes of contrasting natural forces. 01.18 Man V Cheetah This show will test human abilities against those of a cheetah. 02.06 Monster Fish: Salmonzilla Zeb Hogan heads to Alaska to find a monster run of the world's biggest salmon. First he must brave rugged wilderness and hungry bears. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Forests Hiding in dense underbrush and high in the forest canopy, these forest creatures fight to survive in a treacherous, forbidding environment. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animal Apocalypse A look at bizarre waves of animal deaths, ranging from tens of thousands of dead crabs to millions of dead fish and birds falling from the sky. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Freaky All-Stars A collection of strange creatures including toads that explode, koalas with a disgusting diet, and baby birds that defend themselves by vomiting. 05.13 Snakes In The City: Cobra In The Kitchen Snake-catcher Simon and his herpetologist girlfriend Siouxsie receive a terrified call after a large black mamba is spotted in a potting shed. Friday 12 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: The Big Cats The leopard is perhaps the best-equipped big cat, with a population spread far and wide, but lions have almost no predators. 06.24 Race Of Life: The Great Desert Race Desert animals have evolved to handle heat and lack of water. This includes scorpions, which have existed since life first crawled from the sea. 06.50 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 07.37 Wild Turkey Turkey's diverse lands support a wide array of wildlife but, crushed by huge tectonic movements, existence here can be a formidable challenge. 08.26 Snow Leopard Of Afghanistan Scientists attempt to trap, collar and study the elusive and beautiful big cat, in spite of its habitat being part of a war zone. 09.16 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 10.05 Snakes In The City: Cobra In The Kitchen Snake-catcher Simon and his herpetologist girlfriend Siouxsie receive a terrified call after a large black mamba is spotted in a potting shed. 10.53 Wild Turkey Turkey's diverse lands support a wide array of wildlife but, crushed by huge tectonic movements, existence here can be a formidable challenge. 11.42 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Strange Love From sex-changing fish to rodents that mate themselves to death, a look at some of the odder ways animals pass on their genes. 13.17 The World's Most Wanted Leopard Photographer and filmmaker Adrian Steirn travels from Africa to Azerbaijan in search of the highly endangered Caucasian leopard. 14.04 Snakes In The City: Cobra In The Kitchen Snake-catcher Simon and his herpetologist girlfriend Siouxsie receive a terrified call after a large black mamba is spotted in a potting shed. 14.51 Wild France With Ray Mears: Episode 1 Ray visits the Vanoise National Park in the Alps and climbs a mountain to find one of the rarest birds in Europe, the bearded vulture. 15.12 Wild France With Ray Mears: Episode 2 Ray explores the cliffs and caves of the Ardeche, canoeing downriver to discover frogs and snakes before setting up camp to look for beavers. 15.37 Wild France With Ray Mears: Episode 3 Ray travels to the Camargue to meet the local cowboys, before visiting the salt pans and discovering how salt influences the landscape. 16.01 Wild France With Ray Mears: Episode 4 Ray travels to the Cevennes to learn the secrets of this mysterious landscape. He discovers a hidden world of bees and meets a chestnut farmer. 16.24 Wild France With Ray Mears: Episode 5 Ray Mears travels to Provence to explore the landscape, descending into lavender fields and seeing wonderful wildlife, from eagles to wild boar. 16.48 Wild France With Ray Mears: Episode 6 Ray travels to the west coast of Brittany to explore the rugged coastline. Heading out to sea, he gets up close to dolphins and seals. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animals: Amazon Explore the steamy jungles of the Amazon region and the deadly creatures that fight for survival in the forest. 18.00 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 18.48 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Urban Jungle Can wild creatures thrive in the heart of a city? Meet the arachnids, mammals and reptiles that have learned to prosper in a man's world. 20.26 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 21.15 The World's Most Wanted Leopard Photographer and filmmaker Adrian Steirn travels from Africa to Azerbaijan in search of the highly endangered Caucasian leopard. 22.03 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animals: Amazon Explore the steamy jungles of the Amazon region and the deadly creatures that fight for survival in the forest. 23.41 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 00.30 Wild Turkey Turkey's diverse lands support a wide array of wildlife but, crushed by huge tectonic movements, existence here can be a formidable challenge. 01.18 Snow Leopard Of Afghanistan Scientists attempt to trap, collar and study the elusive and beautiful big cat, in spite of its habitat being part of a war zone. 02.06 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Urban Jungle Can wild creatures thrive in the heart of a city? Meet the arachnids, mammals and reptiles that have learned to prosper in a man's world. 03.40 World's Deadliest: Pack Hunters A look at how some predators in the animal kingdom rely on strategy and communication to attack their prey en masse in order to hunt effectively. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Strange Love From sex-changing fish to rodents that mate themselves to death, a look at some of the odder ways animals pass on their genes. 05.13 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? Saturday 13 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Herbivores The African Savannah sees thousands of battles each day. How do elephants survive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would avoid? 06.24 Race Of Life: Natural Warriors Males and females of some species fight viciously. Though they are usually not trying to kill each other, the fighting can result in death. 06.50 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 07.37 Wild Hawaii: Land Of Fire Seven million years ago, Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland. How did these islands transform themselves into a lush paradise? 08.26 India's Wild Edens India is a vast land of striking contrasts whose boundaries encompass scorching deserts, lush forests and soaring, snow-dusted peaks. 09.16 Hyena Coast Brown hyena expert Ingrid Wiesel seeks her favourite study animal, Tosca, who has disappeared from her home range on Namibia's west coast. 10.05 Savage Kingdom: Leopard's Rock Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be cruelly tested when she tries to raise two cubs. 10.53 Wild Hawaii: Land Of Fire Seven million years ago, Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland. How did these islands transform themselves into a lush paradise? 11.42 Wild Med Sierra Morena, an important wildlife sanctuary, is under attack from a tree plague and the effects of human intervention. 12.26 Wild Scotland: The Western Isles: Episode 4 Filmed over the course of a year, Scotland's enigmatic Hebridean islands offer dramatic scenes of contrasting natural forces. 13.17 Wild Turkey Turkey's diverse lands support a wide array of wildlife but, crushed by huge tectonic movements, existence here can be a formidable challenge. 14.04 Monster Catfish European catfish, the continent's largest freshwater fish, are colonising new rivers and displaying completely new behaviour, colours and sizes. 14.51 Monster Fish: Vampire Fish Vampire fish weigh up to 40 pounds, hunt like great white sharks, and have terrifying six-inch long fangs that stick up through their heads. 15.37 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 16.24 Monster Fish: Giant Killer Catfish Zeb heads to the ancient French town of Albi in search of the wels catfish, which launches itself out of water to feed on pigeons. 17.11 Monster Fish: Shark Eating Goliath Zeb searches the tropical waters of Florida in search of the the goliath grouper and meets some of the most ferocious predators in the ocean. 18.00 Wild Australia: Jurassic Jungle The tropical rainforest in the country's North-East is home to kangaroos who climb trees, the largest crocodiles on Earth, and colourful birds. 18.48 Wild Australia: Realm Of The Wombat In the dry southern plains, wombats spend a lot of time asleep, but must fight with invasive species, bulldog ants, and the heat of summer. 19.37 India's Wild Edens India is a vast land of striking contrasts whose boundaries encompass scorching deserts, lush forests and soaring, snow-dusted peaks. 20.26 Wild Australia: Jurassic Jungle The tropical rainforest in the country's North-East is home to kangaroos who climb trees, the largest crocodiles on Earth, and colourful birds. 21.15 Wild Australia: Realm Of The Wombat In the dry southern plains, wombats spend a lot of time asleep, but must fight with invasive species, bulldog ants, and the heat of summer. 22.03 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 22.52 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 23.41 Wild Australia: Jurassic Jungle The tropical rainforest in the country's North-East is home to kangaroos who climb trees, the largest crocodiles on Earth, and colourful birds. 00.30 Wild Australia: Realm Of The Wombat In the dry southern plains, wombats spend a lot of time asleep, but must fight with invasive species, bulldog ants, and the heat of summer. 01.18 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 02.06 Monster Fish: Giant Killer Catfish Zeb heads to the ancient French town of Albi in search of the wels catfish, which launches itself out of water to feed on pigeons. 02.54 Monster Fish: Shark Eating Goliath Zeb searches the tropical waters of Florida in search of the the goliath grouper and meets some of the most ferocious predators in the ocean. 03.40 Africa's Deadliest: Young Blood Predators and prey born into an arena where it is kill or be killed face a fight for survival from their very first breath. 04.26 Wild Scotland: The Western Isles: Episode 4 Filmed over the course of a year, Scotland's enigmatic Hebridean islands offer dramatic scenes of contrasting natural forces. 05.13 Wild Australia: Jurassic Jungle The tropical rainforest in the country's North-East is home to kangaroos who climb trees, the largest crocodiles on Earth, and colourful birds. Sunday 14 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Run Like The Wind With predators always looking for a meal, their prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Defensive adaptations add to their chances of survival. 06.24 Race Of Life: The Early Bird Attack and escape scenarios involving avian predators and their prey, including horizontal speeding and diving to avoid capture. 06.50 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Sand Wars The sandy plains of the seabed can appear to be empty, but hide multitudes of moving creatures. 07.37 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Giants Of The Deep Take a front-row seat for the voyages of blue whales and hordes of tuna through the vast, blue, liquid expanse of the oceans. 08.26 Viper Queens Velvet the Gaboon viper and Therma the rattlesnake are two mothers facing different challenges in extreme, contrasting landscapes. 09.16 Wild Winter Winter is here, and creatures big and small endure Earth's most unforgiving season. Some cling to life while others see opportunity on the ice. 10.05 Catching Giants Following reports that a mammoth unknown creature is stalking Africa's Breede River, shark hunter Hennie Papenfuss goes in search of the truth. 10.53 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Giants Of The Deep Take a front-row seat for the voyages of blue whales and hordes of tuna through the vast, blue, liquid expanse of the oceans. 11.42 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Sand Wars The sandy plains of the seabed can appear to be empty, but hide multitudes of moving creatures. 12.26 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Predator's Paradise Coral polyps are tiny animals that construct underwater mountains, sheltering an extraordinarily diverse group of species. 13.17 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Fire & Ice Whales, penguins, iguanas and dolphins have all inherited a burdensome air- breathing legacy from their land-dwelling ancestors. 14.04 Africa's Creative Killers: Coliseum In northern Botswana, see the extraordinary lengths that a pride of lions and a young leopard will go to in the course of securing a meal. 14.51 Africa's Creative Killers: Trenches The Mara and Grumeti rivers transform into battle grounds as more than a million wildebeest attempt a treacherous crossing while crocodiles lurk. 15.37 Africa's Creative Killers: Open Ground In a piece of prime territory in the south-eastern Serengeti, see the extraordinary steps that cheetahs and lions will take to secure a meal. 16.24 Pride: Days Of Danger Lions are thought unbeatable as a pride, but even together they must fight for their lives. They face lean times as the wildebeest migrate south. 17.11 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 18.00 PREMIERE The Desert Sea: Going To Extremes The Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Sea of Cortez and the great Pacific ocean. 18.48 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 19.37 Viper Queens Velvet the Gaboon viper and Therma the rattlesnake are two mothers facing different challenges in extreme, contrasting landscapes. 20.26 The Desert Sea: Going To Extremes The Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Sea of Cortez and the great Pacific ocean. 21.15 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 22.03 Wild Australia: Realm Of The Wombat In the dry southern plains, wombats spend a lot of time asleep, but must fight with invasive species, bulldog ants, and the heat of summer. 22.52 India's Wild Edens India is a vast land of striking contrasts whose boundaries encompass scorching deserts, lush forests and soaring, snow-dusted peaks. 23.41 The Desert Sea: Going To Extremes The Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Sea of Cortez and the great Pacific ocean. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 01.18 Africa's Creative Killers: Open Ground In a piece of prime territory in the south-eastern Serengeti, see the extraordinary steps that cheetahs and lions will take to secure a meal. 02.06 Pride: Days Of Danger Lions are thought unbeatable as a pride, but even together they must fight for their lives. They face lean times as the wildebeest migrate south. 02.54 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 03.40 Bite, Sting, Kill An in-depth look at the ways animals can kill with venom. 04.26 Kingdom Of The Oceans: Predator's Paradise Coral polyps are tiny animals that construct underwater mountains, sheltering an extraordinarily diverse group of species. 05.13 The Desert Sea: Going To Extremes The Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Sea of Cortez and the great Pacific ocean. Monday 15 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Reptiles Crocodiles are descended from animals that roamed Earth 250 million years ago, while snakes rely on the sun to control their temperature. 06.24 Race Of Life: Defenses From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and poisonous toads, animals defend themselves in fascinating ways. 06.50 Wild Colombia: Serrania De La Macarena: Nature's Treasure Trove This little-explored outcrop of sandstone comprises lush jungle, shrubland and savannah, isolated peaks, rivers and spectacular waterfalls. 07.37 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 08.26 Big Cat Games The world's most ferocious land predators are pitted against each other in a series of challenges that push them to their limits. 09.16 Monster Fish: 600lb Goldfish A goldfish the size of a cow, with scales as big as a baby's hand, the giant carp is found in only three rivers in South East Asia. 10.05 The Desert Sea: Going To Extremes The Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Sea of Cortez and the great Pacific ocean. 10.53 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 11.42 Wild Colombia: Serrania De La Macarena: Nature's Treasure Trove This little-explored outcrop of sandstone comprises lush jungle, shrubland and savannah, isolated peaks, rivers and spectacular waterfalls. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Strange Love From sex-changing fish to rodents that mate themselves to death, a look at some of the odder ways animals pass on their genes. 13.17 Peru's Wild Kingdom Along the base of the Peruvian Andes is a river named Manu, the life-blood for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. This is the richest Amazonian wilderness on Earth, where 90 per cent of the flora and fauna have yet to be identified. 14.04 The Desert Sea: Going To Extremes The Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Sea of Cortez and the great Pacific ocean. 14.51 World's Weirdest: Creepy Cures If it creeps, crawls or buzzes, there's a chance it could cure a major illness. Explore the untapped healing properties of unappealing animals. 15.37 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 16.24 World's Weirdest: Bizarre Battles Including bees that carry out a stealthy hive coup, giraffes making use of their dense skulls, and the jaws of the fearsome Tasmanian devil. 17.11 World's Deadliest: Ultimate Predators A fascinating look at the biggest and most fearsome predators in the animal kingdom, which are used to using their power to get what they want. 18.00 PREMIERE Incredible Fangs There's a different type of tooth for every purpose, and our collection of fangs will both amaze and terrify you. 18.48 Monster Fish: Green Goliath The Pacific Northwest is home to the elusive green sturgeon, which can grow up to seven feet long and live for 70 years. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: North America North America is home to a range of deadly creatures, covering the painted deserts, the coastal waterways and the dense forests. 20.26 Incredible Fangs There's a different type of tooth for every purpose, and our collection of fangs will both amaze and terrify you. 21.15 Peru's Wild Kingdom Along the base of the Peruvian Andes is a river named Manu, the life-blood for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. This is the richest Amazonian wilderness on Earth, where 90 per cent of the flora and fauna have yet to be identified. 22.03 Monster Fish: 600lb Goldfish A goldfish the size of a cow, with scales as big as a baby's hand, the giant carp is found in only three rivers in South East Asia. 22.52 World's Deadliest: Ultimate Predators A fascinating look at the biggest and most fearsome predators in the animal kingdom, which are used to using their power to get what they want. 23.41 Incredible Fangs There's a different type of tooth for every purpose, and our collection of fangs will both amaze and terrify you. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 01.18 Big Cat Games The world's most ferocious land predators are pitted against each other in a series of challenges that push them to their limits. 02.06 Monster Fish: 600lb Goldfish A goldfish the size of a cow, with scales as big as a baby's hand, the giant carp is found in only three rivers in South East Asia. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: North America North America is home to a range of deadly creatures, covering the painted deserts, the coastal waterways and the dense forests. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Strange Love From sex-changing fish to rodents that mate themselves to death, a look at some of the odder ways animals pass on their genes. 05.13 Incredible Fangs There's a different type of tooth for every purpose, and our collection of fangs will both amaze and terrify you. Tuesday 16 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Underwater Predators Almost all animals living in the sea have bodies designed for hunting or protection, and predators have adapted extreme measures to survive. 06.24 Race Of Life: Underwater Defences Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive. 06.50 Wild Colombia: The Choc: Colombia's Wild Coast Spanning the country's western length, the humid Choc region hosts rainforests isolated by the Andes, rich in unique species. 07.37 World's Creepiest Killers Giant spiders, voracious blobs and swamp things are the stuff of horror movies but these creepy killers are real! 08.26 American Cougar In the severe landscape of the Northern Rocky Mountains, researchers including Boone Smith trail a crafty young female. 09.16 Monster Fish: River Jaws Some shark species can survive in freshwater as well as salt. Zeb Hogan tries to track down the biggest and rarest Australian examples. 10.05 Incredible Fangs There's a different type of tooth for every purpose, and our collection of fangs will both amaze and terrify you. 10.53 World's Creepiest Killers Giant spiders, voracious blobs and swamp things are the stuff of horror movies but these creepy killers are real! 11.42 Wild Colombia: The Choc: Colombia's Wild Coast Spanning the country's western length, the humid Choc region hosts rainforests isolated by the Andes, rich in unique species. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Animals Behaving Badly Indiscriminate mating and brazen aggression show that once some animals are set off, theres no stopping them! 13.17 The Phantom Cat Christian Baumeister travels through the Pantanal in search of South America's largest and most elusive big cat the jaguar. 14.04 Incredible Fangs There's a different type of tooth for every purpose, and our collection of fangs will both amaze and terrify you. 14.51 The Living Edens: Namib - Africa's Burning Shore Off the coast of Africa, the searing Namibian desert meets the Atlantic sea. Seals and penguins divide their time between the sand and the water. 15.37 The Living Edens: Ngorongoro Africa's Cradle Of Life Nearly three million years ago, an explosion tore apart a massive stratovolcano in eastern Africa's Great Rift Valley to form the Ngorongoro Crater. In this Living Eden, the wildlife acts out a dramatic story of life and death. 16.24 Grizzly Empire A brown bear cub named Thor fights for survival in Alaska. Even with his mother's protection, Thor relies on his skills and luck to stay alive. 17.11 World's Deadliest: Predator Weapons Revealing how predators have evolved a range of weapons, ranging from claws and teeth to chemicals and sonic power, in order to survive. 18.00 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 18.48 Monster Fish: River Shark! Zeb Hogan is in Florida, investigating stories about man-eaters living in waterways far from the ocean. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Costa Rica From the deserts of Southwestern USA to lush forests of the Costa Rican mountains, uncover some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. 20.26 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 21.15 The Phantom Cat Christian Baumeister travels through the Pantanal in search of South America's largest and most elusive big cat the jaguar. 22.03 Monster Fish: River Jaws Some shark species can survive in freshwater as well as salt. Zeb Hogan tries to track down the biggest and rarest Australian examples. 22.52 World's Deadliest: Predator Weapons Revealing how predators have evolved a range of weapons, ranging from claws and teeth to chemicals and sonic power, in order to survive. 23.41 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 00.30 World's Creepiest Killers Giant spiders, voracious blobs and swamp things are the stuff of horror movies but these creepy killers are real! 01.18 American Cougar In the severe landscape of the Northern Rocky Mountains, researchers including Boone Smith trail a crafty young female. 02.06 Monster Fish: River Jaws Some shark species can survive in freshwater as well as salt. Zeb Hogan tries to track down the biggest and rarest Australian examples. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Costa Rica From the deserts of Southwestern USA to lush forests of the Costa Rican mountains, uncover some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Pacific Large and powerful predators stalk the snowy landscape in Siberia and patrol the tropical waters of the Pacific. Discover how they hunt and kill. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Animals Behaving Badly Indiscriminate mating and brazen aggression show that once some animals are set off, theres no stopping them! 05.13 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. Wednesday 17 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: The Race Underfoot There are many reasons why insects survive, from strong, flexible shells to wings that give them the option of flying away from danger. 06.24 Race Of Life: After Dark Nocturnal animals use the dark to escape predators, avoid the heat of the day, and take turns sharing food and resources. 06.50 Wild Colombia: Chiribiquete: Journey To The Heart of The Amazon Prehistoric towers, waterfalls and deep canyons are surrounded here by rivers, lakes and rainforests bursting with life. 07.37 Indochina's Wild Heart: Wild Vietnam Vietnam has become one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Discover some of the unique animals that have made this country their home. 08.26 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 09.16 Monster Fish: World's Biggest Stingray Thailand's giant stingrays and the whiprays of Australia are said to grow up to 16 feet and 1,300 pounds - among the biggest freshwater fish. 10.05 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 10.53 Indochina's Wild Heart: Wild Vietnam Vietnam has become one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Discover some of the unique animals that have made this country their home. 11.42 Wild Colombia: Chiribiquete: Journey To The Heart of The Amazon Prehistoric towers, waterfalls and deep canyons are surrounded here by rivers, lakes and rainforests bursting with life. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Freaky Eats Some animals and humans have eating habits which may shock, disturb or disgust. 13.17 Wild Colombia Colombia's mix of pristine environments supports an enormous wealth of unique plants, as well as an extraordinary array of spectacular creatures. 14.04 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 14.51 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 15.37 Deadly Game: Escape Artists Every day, plant-eaters run a gauntlet of predators. Guided by nothing but their instincts, this can lead to some of nature's greatest escapes. 16.24 Deadly Game: Built To Kill From the day they are born, predatory animals embark on a long path of training to master the skills they will need to go in for the kill. 17.11 World's Deadliest: Predator Superpowers A look at some of the unusual skills and abilities possessed by animals, which they use in order to overcome their foes when engaged in battle. 18.00 PREMIERE Animal Fight Club: Plan Of Attack A showcase of nature's most brutal battle plans and how an intelligent attack can be the difference between victory and death. 18.48 Monster Fish: Giant Catfish In the Deep South's swamps and bayous, there are stories of catfish the size of a car that can swallow a man whole. Zeb investigates. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: India Living within India's deserts, jungles and mountains are an elite group of 12 dangerous species equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. 20.26 Animal Fight Club: Plan Of Attack A showcase of nature's most brutal battle plans and how an intelligent attack can be the difference between victory and death. 21.15 Wild Colombia Colombia's mix of pristine environments supports an enormous wealth of unique plants, as well as an extraordinary array of spectacular creatures. 22.03 Monster Fish: World's Biggest Stingray Thailand's giant stingrays and the whiprays of Australia are said to grow up to 16 feet and 1,300 pounds - among the biggest freshwater fish. 22.52 World's Deadliest: Predator Superpowers A look at some of the unusual skills and abilities possessed by animals, which they use in order to overcome their foes when engaged in battle. 23.41 Animal Fight Club: Plan Of Attack A showcase of nature's most brutal battle plans and how an intelligent attack can be the difference between victory and death. 00.30 Indochina's Wild Heart: Wild Vietnam Vietnam has become one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Discover some of the unique animals that have made this country their home. 01.18 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 02.06 Monster Fish: World's Biggest Stingray Thailand's giant stingrays and the whiprays of Australia are said to grow up to 16 feet and 1,300 pounds - among the biggest freshwater fish. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: India Living within India's deserts, jungles and mountains are an elite group of 12 dangerous species equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: The Deep Dive into the underwater worlds of the venomous creatures and powerful carnivores that rule the planet's oceans. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Freaky Eats Some animals and humans have eating habits which may shock, disturb or disgust. 05.13 Animal Fight Club: Plan Of Attack A showcase of nature's most brutal battle plans and how an intelligent attack can be the difference between victory and death. Thursday 18 May 2017 06.00 Extraordinary Africa: Nazinga The elephants of Burkina Faso's Nazinga Ranch are thriving. To help learn why they're bucking a general trend, scientists take a census by drone. 06.24 Extraordinary Africa: The Virunga Awakes Virunga National Park in East Congo is classified as a World Heritage Site, but saving this special place is an unending fight. 06.50 Wild Thailand: A Forgotten And Rarely Seen Wilderness A territorial gibbon family is harassed by an Asiatic black bear. Plus, the flying fox - the largest bat in the world. 07.37 Sharkatraz San Francisco Bay is home to various shark species. Alcatraz guards made sure the prisoners knew it, telling stories of sharks to stop escapes. 08.26 Soul Of The Cat Exploring the similarities between domestic cats and their wild cousins and ancestors. 09.16 Monster Fish: Amazon Shocker There's a freshwater fish with a shock five times more powerful than a US wall socket. Zeb Hogan travels to the Amazon to catch electric eels. 10.05 Animal Fight Club: Plan Of Attack A showcase of nature's most brutal battle plans and how an intelligent attack can be the difference between victory and death. 10.53 Sharkatraz San Francisco Bay is home to various shark species. Alcatraz guards made sure the prisoners knew it, telling stories of sharks to stop escapes. 11.42 Wild Thailand: A Forgotten And Rarely Seen Wilderness A territorial gibbon family is harassed by an Asiatic black bear. Plus, the flying fox - the largest bat in the world. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Oddities Odd-looking animals, startling mutations and shocking survivors take centre stage in this parade of peculiarities. 13.17 Wild Venice The Tegne reefs, located on the east end of Venice's lagoon, are home to an astonishing diversity of life, from sea anemones to flashing squid. 14.04 Animal Fight Club: Plan Of Attack A showcase of nature's most brutal battle plans and how an intelligent attack can be the difference between victory and death. 14.51 Wild Thailand: A Land of Beauty And Incredible Contrasts Thailand is a land of incredible beauty, with more than 50 national parks housing a stunning array of wildlife. 15.37 Elephant Queen After the death of her daughter, matriarch Mensah must lead her young son and her herd to safety across an arid desert and past mud swamps. 16.24 The Eagles Eagles are united by their acute eyesight, powerful wings, sharp talons and hooked beak. Follow one individual from hatching to adulthood. 17.11 World's Deadliest: Animal Battles Documentary about the battles between predators and their prey in the animal kingdom, as well as the conflicts which can occur within species. 18.00 PREMIERE Snakes In The City: Hiss Of Death A cobra sprays its venom on target, an elusive mamba lies hidden within strike range, and a rat nest causes a stir. 18.48 Monster Fish: Salmonzilla Zeb Hogan heads to Alaska to find a monster run of the world's biggest salmon. First he must brave rugged wilderness and hungry bears. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 20.26 Snakes In The City: Hiss Of Death A cobra sprays its venom on target, an elusive mamba lies hidden within strike range, and a rat nest causes a stir. 21.15 Wild Venice The Tegne reefs, located on the east end of Venice's lagoon, are home to an astonishing diversity of life, from sea anemones to flashing squid. 22.03 Monster Fish: Amazon Shocker There's a freshwater fish with a shock five times more powerful than a US wall socket. Zeb Hogan travels to the Amazon to catch electric eels. 22.52 World's Deadliest: Animal Battles Documentary about the battles between predators and their prey in the animal kingdom, as well as the conflicts which can occur within species. 23.41 Snakes In The City: Hiss Of Death A cobra sprays its venom on target, an elusive mamba lies hidden within strike range, and a rat nest causes a stir. 00.30 Sharkatraz San Francisco Bay is home to various shark species. Alcatraz guards made sure the prisoners knew it, telling stories of sharks to stop escapes. 01.18 Soul Of The Cat Exploring the similarities between domestic cats and their wild cousins and ancestors. 02.06 Monster Fish: Amazon Shocker There's a freshwater fish with a shock five times more powerful than a US wall socket. Zeb Hogan travels to the Amazon to catch electric eels. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Forests Hiding in dense underbrush and high in the forest canopy, these forest creatures fight to survive in a treacherous, forbidding environment. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Oddities Odd-looking animals, startling mutations and shocking survivors take centre stage in this parade of peculiarities. 05.13 Snakes In The City: Hiss Of Death A cobra sprays its venom on target, an elusive mamba lies hidden within strike range, and a rat nest causes a stir. Friday 19 May 2017 06.00 Extraordinary Africa: The Treasures Of Eastern Congo Explore the Virunga, Kahuzi Biega and Garamba National Parks in an amazing journey through the heart of East Congo. 06.24 Extraordinary Africa: Zakouma Zakouma National Park features all the magic of Africa, including elephants, lions and giraffes, but no water falls for six months every year. 06.50 Wild Thailand: A Land of Beauty And Incredible Contrasts Thailand is a land of incredible beauty, with more than 50 national parks housing a stunning array of wildlife. 07.37 Badass Animals Animal underdogs with surprising skills, from the mantis shrimp's powerful punch to the fearsome snake-fighting honey badger. 08.26 Queen Of The Chase The African acacia woodland and grasslands are home to a spotted feline known for its speed and grace: the cheetah. 09.16 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 10.05 Snakes In The City: Hiss Of Death A cobra sprays its venom on target, an elusive mamba lies hidden within strike range, and a rat nest causes a stir. 10.53 Badass Animals Animal underdogs with surprising skills, from the mantis shrimp's powerful punch to the fearsome snake-fighting honey badger. 11.42 Wild Thailand: A Land of Beauty And Incredible Contrasts Thailand is a land of incredible beauty, with more than 50 national parks housing a stunning array of wildlife. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Sneak Attacks Freak encounters, unexpected assaults and killer instincts these are meetings with animals in the wrong place at the wrong time. 13.17 Wild Baja Emmy-winning cinematographer Johnny Friday shares stunning views of the punishing Mexican desert and the Sea of Cortez's diverse life. 14.04 Snakes In The City: Hiss Of Death A cobra sprays its venom on target, an elusive mamba lies hidden within strike range, and a rat nest causes a stir. 14.51 Monster Fish: Alligator Gar We follow Zeb as he goes in search of one of North America's toothiest and most misunderstood monster fish: the alligator gar. 15.37 Monster Fish: Danger Down Under Dr Zeb Hogan investigates the near-disappearance of the Murray Cod from its namesake river, talking to conservationists and anglers. 16.24 Monster Fish: Kamchatka Catch Dr Zeb travels to one of the worlds most remote locations: Kamchatka in the east of Russia, home to a mass migration of millions of salmon. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animals: Africa Africa's wild spaces host an incredible array of animals; creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. 18.00 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 18.48 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Amazon Explore the steamy jungles of the Amazon region and the deadly creatures that fight for survival in the forest. 20.26 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 21.15 Wild Baja Emmy-winning cinematographer Johnny Friday shares stunning views of the punishing Mexican desert and the Sea of Cortez's diverse life. 22.03 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animals: Africa Africa's wild spaces host an incredible array of animals; creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. 23.41 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 00.30 Badass Animals Animal underdogs with surprising skills, from the mantis shrimp's powerful punch to the fearsome snake-fighting honey badger. 01.18 Queen Of The Chase The African acacia woodland and grasslands are home to a spotted feline known for its speed and grace: the cheetah. 02.06 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Amazon Explore the steamy jungles of the Amazon region and the deadly creatures that fight for survival in the forest. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Urban Jungle Can wild creatures thrive in the heart of a city? Meet the arachnids, mammals and reptiles that have learned to prosper in a man's world. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Sneak Attacks Freak encounters, unexpected assaults and killer instincts these are meetings with animals in the wrong place at the wrong time. 05.13 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. Saturday 20 May 2017 06.00 Extraordinary Africa: The Continent Of Colours The colours of Africa are dazzling and unforgettable. The pinks, blues and greens derive from adaptations that enable the fauna to survive. 06.24 Extraordinary Africa: Nazinga The elephants of Burkina Faso's Nazinga Ranch are thriving. To help learn why they're bucking a general trend, scientists take a census by drone. 06.50 Indochina's Wild Heart: Wild Vietnam Vietnam has become one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Discover some of the unique animals that have made this country their home. 07.37 World's Creepiest Killers Giant spiders, voracious blobs and swamp things are the stuff of horror movies but these creepy killers are real! 08.26 Peru's Wild Kingdom Along the base of the Peruvian Andes is a river named Manu, the life-blood for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. This is the richest Amazonian wilderness on Earth, where 90 per cent of the flora and fauna have yet to be identified. 09.16 Wild Colombia Colombia's mix of pristine environments supports an enormous wealth of unique plants, as well as an extraordinary array of spectacular creatures. 10.05 Savage Kingdom: Mother Of Lions Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but she has yet to prove herself as a leader. Will the price of success be too high for her to pay? 10.53 World's Creepiest Killers Giant spiders, voracious blobs and swamp things are the stuff of horror movies but these creepy killers are real! 11.42 Indochina's Wild Heart: Wild Vietnam Vietnam has become one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Discover some of the unique animals that have made this country their home. 12.26 Sharkatraz San Francisco Bay is home to various shark species. Alcatraz guards made sure the prisoners knew it, telling stories of sharks to stop escapes. 13.17 Badass Animals Animal underdogs with surprising skills, from the mantis shrimp's powerful punch to the fearsome snake-fighting honey badger. 14.04 Cuba's Secret Reef Cuba's political isolation resulted in an unlikely marine reserve - a huge reef system used by Fidel Castro as his personal diving playground. 14.51 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Atlantic Arks Carnivorous thrushes, turtles with extreme navigational skills and unique seabirds can all be found in British overseas territories. 15.37 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Fragments Of Paradise Meet parrotfish that create beaches, crabs big enough to eat coconuts, and a bright blue lizard, and take in the unspoiled Chagos Archipelago. 16.24 Wild Islands: Caribbean From just a few metres wide to hundreds of kilometres across, every Caribbean island is different and each has its own unique wildlife. 17.11 Wild Islands: Zanzibar Isolated from mainland Africa, Zanzibar harbours some of the most remarkable animals around, including some of the largest found anywhere. 18.00 The Pack: Wild Dogs Follow the Shiyane pack as they try to catch elusive prey in South Africa's Imfolozi Game Reserve, discovering how they operate as group hunters. 18.48 The Pack: Lions A look at the strategies adopted by a pride of South African lions as they hunt zebras, impalas and giraffes in the Singita Game Reserve. 19.37 Peru's Wild Kingdom Along the base of the Peruvian Andes is a river named Manu, the life-blood for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. This is the richest Amazonian wilderness on Earth, where 90 per cent of the flora and fauna have yet to be identified. 20.26 The Pack: Wild Dogs Follow the Shiyane pack as they try to catch elusive prey in South Africa's Imfolozi Game Reserve, discovering how they operate as group hunters. 21.15 The Pack: Lions A look at the strategies adopted by a pride of South African lions as they hunt zebras, impalas and giraffes in the Singita Game Reserve. 22.03 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 22.52 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 23.41 The Pack: Wild Dogs Follow the Shiyane pack as they try to catch elusive prey in South Africa's Imfolozi Game Reserve, discovering how they operate as group hunters. 00.30 The Pack: Lions A look at the strategies adopted by a pride of South African lions as they hunt zebras, impalas and giraffes in the Singita Game Reserve. 01.18 Wild Islands: Unseen Islands: Fragments Of Paradise Meet parrotfish that create beaches, crabs big enough to eat coconuts, and a bright blue lizard, and take in the unspoiled Chagos Archipelago. 02.06 Wild Islands: Caribbean From just a few metres wide to hundreds of kilometres across, every Caribbean island is different and each has its own unique wildlife. 02.54 Wild Islands: Zanzibar Isolated from mainland Africa, Zanzibar harbours some of the most remarkable animals around, including some of the largest found anywhere. 03.40 India's Wild Edens India is a vast land of striking contrasts whose boundaries encompass scorching deserts, lush forests and soaring, snow-dusted peaks. 04.26 Sharkatraz San Francisco Bay is home to various shark species. Alcatraz guards made sure the prisoners knew it, telling stories of sharks to stop escapes. 05.13 The Pack: Wild Dogs Follow the Shiyane pack as they try to catch elusive prey in South Africa's Imfolozi Game Reserve, discovering how they operate as group hunters. Sunday 21 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Amazon Rainforest The Amazon is the worlds largest rainforest and one of its most biodiverse environments, home to anacondas, sloths, caimans and dolphins. 06.24 World Of The Wild: African Savannah The open woodlands and rolling plains of the African savannah pass through 25 countries, with the wildlife adapting to the demanding environment. 06.50 America's National Parks: Olympic The Olympic peninsula is one of North America's most diverse national parks. Its coastlines, forests and summits teem with wildlife. 07.37 America's National Parks: Gates Of The Arctic America's most inaccessible national park is an untouched wilderness, far away from civilisation. The long winter demands special adaptations. 08.26 The Phantom Cat Christian Baumeister travels through the Pantanal in search of South America's largest and most elusive big cat the jaguar. 09.16 Wild Venice The Tegne reefs, located on the east end of Venice's lagoon, are home to an astonishing diversity of life, from sea anemones to flashing squid. 10.05 America's National Parks: Yosemite Yosemite is a place of extremes, from sheer cliffs to giant sequoias. Beneath the towering heights are animals that make the park their home. 10.53 America's National Parks: Gates Of The Arctic America's most inaccessible national park is an untouched wilderness, far away from civilisation. The long winter demands special adaptations. 11.42 America's National Parks: Olympic The Olympic peninsula is one of North America's most diverse national parks. Its coastlines, forests and summits teem with wildlife. 12.26 America's National Parks: Saguaro Arizona's Saguaro is among America's newest national parks and is the first dedicated to protecting a particular plant species. 13.17 America's National Parks: Grand Canyon Sculpted by nature over millions of years, the Grand Canyon may be America's best- known natural wonder, but few have seen beyond its north side. 14.04 Ice Bear Stereoscopic 3D gives viewers an intimate encounter with polar bears, allowing an immersive experience of their sensory and physical world. 14.51 Wild Sri Lanka: Land Of Lakes The plains of Sri Lanka offer a wildlife spectacle to rival Africa's Serengeti. It may seem timeless, but life here faces constant changes. 15.37 Wild Sri Lanka: Coast Of Giants For its size, Sri Lanka is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. What makes its wildlife so unique? 16.24 Life On The Barrier Reef: Episode 2 Divers descend into dark water in the hope of seeing the spectacular spring coral spawn. Manta rays swoop by to filter-feed in the rich waters. 17.11 Life On The Barrier Reef: Episode 3 Tiny turtles emerge from the sand and begin their epic battle to survive. The human and animal residents prepare for category 5 cyclone. 18.00 PREMIERE The Desert Sea: Land Of The Giants A look at the creatures that have adapted to life in this unique environment, from big cats and killer insects to extraordinary reptiles. 18.48 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 19.37 The Phantom Cat Christian Baumeister travels through the Pantanal in search of South America's largest and most elusive big cat the jaguar. 20.26 The Desert Sea: Land Of The Giants A look at the creatures that have adapted to life in this unique environment, from big cats and killer insects to extraordinary reptiles. 21.15 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 22.03 The Pack: Lions A look at the strategies adopted by a pride of South African lions as they hunt zebras, impalas and giraffes in the Singita Game Reserve. 22.52 Peru's Wild Kingdom Along the base of the Peruvian Andes is a river named Manu, the life-blood for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. This is the richest Amazonian wilderness on Earth, where 90 per cent of the flora and fauna have yet to be identified. 23.41 The Desert Sea: Land Of The Giants A look at the creatures that have adapted to life in this unique environment, from big cats and killer insects to extraordinary reptiles. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 01.18 Wild Sri Lanka: Coast Of Giants For its size, Sri Lanka is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. What makes its wildlife so unique? 02.06 Life On The Barrier Reef: Episode 2 Divers descend into dark water in the hope of seeing the spectacular spring coral spawn. Manta rays swoop by to filter-feed in the rich waters. 02.54 Life On The Barrier Reef: Episode 3 Tiny turtles emerge from the sand and begin their epic battle to survive. The human and animal residents prepare for category 5 cyclone. 03.40 Viper Queens Velvet the Gaboon viper and Therma the rattlesnake are two mothers facing different challenges in extreme, contrasting landscapes. 04.26 America's National Parks: Saguaro Arizona's Saguaro is among America's newest national parks and is the first dedicated to protecting a particular plant species. 05.13 The Desert Sea: Land Of The Giants A look at the creatures that have adapted to life in this unique environment, from big cats and killer insects to extraordinary reptiles. Monday 22 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Great Barrier Reef Stretching for over 2,300km, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and is filled with an array of unique life-forms. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Arctic The Arctic is one of the least hospitable environments on Earth, with its ever- changing icy landscape helping to shield it from human influence. 06.50 America's National Parks: Yellowstone A wilderness jewel of vast forests and yawning valleys, Yellowstone is home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and generations of grizzly bears. 07.37 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 08.26 Battle For The Pride Botswana is home to the largest male lions on the planet, but on average only one out of eight males actually makes it to adulthood. 09.16 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 10.05 The Desert Sea: Land Of The Giants A look at the creatures that have adapted to life in this unique environment, from big cats and killer insects to extraordinary reptiles. 10.53 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 11.42 America's National Parks: Yellowstone A wilderness jewel of vast forests and yawning valleys, Yellowstone is home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and generations of grizzly bears. 12.26 World's Weirdest Brains And Babies: Animal Einsteins A look at animals that stay one step ahead through systems of memory, learning, communication, cooperation and even mind control. 13.17 Australia's Deadliest: Shark Coast Witnesses and survivors talk about attacks off Western Australia, while scientists explain the technology intended to prevent a recurrence. 14.04 The Desert Sea: Land Of The Giants A look at the creatures that have adapted to life in this unique environment, from big cats and killer insects to extraordinary reptiles. 14.51 World's Weirdest: Almost Human Animal parallels with our behaviour include faithful pigeon husbands, dolphin gangsters, and bees in trouble for getting drunk on the job. 15.37 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Friends With Benefits A penguin sells her body for stones, chimpanzees trade meat for sex, and a post- hibernation gathering of garter snakes becomes a frenzied orgy. 16.24 World's Weirdest Animal Faces: Ugly By Design Evolution might have given these animals physical traits we find quite ugly, but they allow the creatures to thrive in their environment. 17.11 World's Weirdest: Extreme Body Parts Inflatable eyes, a nose that sees and even a see-through head this is a showcase for some of the strangest animal appendages on the planet. 18.00 PREMIERE Grit: Honey Badger Tough The life of a mother honey badger, whose displays of aggression have seen her labelled the most fearless animal in the world. 18.48 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 19.37 World's Deadliest: Ultimate Predators A fascinating look at the biggest and most fearsome predators in the animal kingdom, which are used to using their power to get what they want. 20.26 Grit: Honey Badger Tough The life of a mother honey badger, whose displays of aggression have seen her labelled the most fearless animal in the world. 21.15 Australia's Deadliest: Shark Coast Witnesses and survivors talk about attacks off Western Australia, while scientists explain the technology intended to prevent a recurrence. 22.03 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 22.52 World's Weirdest: Extreme Body Parts Inflatable eyes, a nose that sees and even a see-through head this is a showcase for some of the strangest animal appendages on the planet. 23.41 Grit: Honey Badger Tough The life of a mother honey badger, whose displays of aggression have seen her labelled the most fearless animal in the world. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 01.18 Battle For The Pride Botswana is home to the largest male lions on the planet, but on average only one out of eight males actually makes it to adulthood. 02.06 Monster Fish: River Wolf Wolf fish, known locally as haimara, can reach a metre in length and are said to hunt humans. Zeb goes looking for this aggressive giant. 02.54 World's Deadliest: Ultimate Predators A fascinating look at the biggest and most fearsome predators in the animal kingdom, which are used to using their power to get what they want. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: North America North America is home to a range of deadly creatures, covering the painted deserts, the coastal waterways and the dense forests. 04.26 World's Weirdest Brains And Babies: Animal Einsteins A look at animals that stay one step ahead through systems of memory, learning, communication, cooperation and even mind control. 05.13 Grit: Honey Badger Tough The life of a mother honey badger, whose displays of aggression have seen her labelled the most fearless animal in the world. Tuesday 23 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: American Prairie Limited rainfall on the prairie has created a unique grassland ecosystem that is home to bison, red foxes, bald eagles and wild horses. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Jungles Of Asia Venture into the heart of the jungle to encounter Asian elephants, fruit bats, Portia spiders, water buffalo and pythons. 06.50 America's National Parks: Grand Canyon Sculpted by nature over millions of years, the Grand Canyon may be America's best- known natural wonder, but few have seen beyond its north side. 07.37 Blood Rivals: Hippo Vs Lion By day the hippo is territorial and aggressive, but at night control slips to the predators once the hippos leave the safety of the river. 08.26 Queen Of The Chase The African acacia woodland and grasslands are home to a spotted feline known for its speed and grace: the cheetah. 09.16 Monster Fish: Frankenfish The Thai snakehead is said to be able to move on land, and has apparently spread to US waters. Does it deserve its gruesome reputation? 10.05 Grit: Honey Badger Tough The life of a mother honey badger, whose displays of aggression have seen her labelled the most fearless animal in the world. 10.53 Blood Rivals: Hippo Vs Lion By day the hippo is territorial and aggressive, but at night control slips to the predators once the hippos leave the safety of the river. 11.42 America's National Parks: Grand Canyon Sculpted by nature over millions of years, the Grand Canyon may be America's best- known natural wonder, but few have seen beyond its north side. 12.26 World's Weirdest Brains And Babies: Bizarre Babies A look at the methods employed by mothers and their offspring to sidestep and outwit predators during one of the most vulnerable periods of life. 13.17 Ice Bear Stereoscopic 3D gives viewers an intimate encounter with polar bears, allowing an immersive experience of their sensory and physical world. 14.04 Grit: Honey Badger Tough The life of a mother honey badger, whose displays of aggression have seen her labelled the most fearless animal in the world. 14.51 Wild Sri Lanka: Coast Of Giants For its size, Sri Lanka is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. What makes its wildlife so unique? 15.37 Wild Sri Lanka: Land Of Lakes The plains of Sri Lanka offer a wildlife spectacle to rival Africa's Serengeti. It may seem timeless, but life here faces constant changes. 16.24 Wild Sri Lanka: Forest Of Clouds Many species unique to Sri Lanka live nowhere except its central highlands, but the cloud forests are threatened by the tea trade. 17.11 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 18.00 Surviving The Serengeti During the dry season, hungry lions compete with the resident cheetahs for prey. Lesser predators can kill, but can they hold on to their prizes? 18.48 Monster Fish: Frankenfish The Thai snakehead is said to be able to move on land, and has apparently spread to US waters. Does it deserve its gruesome reputation? 19.37 World's Deadliest: Predator Weapons Revealing how predators have evolved a range of weapons, ranging from claws and teeth to chemicals and sonic power, in order to survive. 20.26 Surviving The Serengeti During the dry season, hungry lions compete with the resident cheetahs for prey. Lesser predators can kill, but can they hold on to their prizes? 21.15 Ice Bear Stereoscopic 3D gives viewers an intimate encounter with polar bears, allowing an immersive experience of their sensory and physical world. 22.03 Monster Fish: Frankenfish The Thai snakehead is said to be able to move on land, and has apparently spread to US waters. Does it deserve its gruesome reputation? 22.52 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 23.41 Surviving The Serengeti During the dry season, hungry lions compete with the resident cheetahs for prey. Lesser predators can kill, but can they hold on to their prizes? 00.30 Blood Rivals: Hippo Vs Lion By day the hippo is territorial and aggressive, but at night control slips to the predators once the hippos leave the safety of the river. 01.18 Queen Of The Chase The African acacia woodland and grasslands are home to a spotted feline known for its speed and grace: the cheetah. 02.06 Monster Fish: Frankenfish The Thai snakehead is said to be able to move on land, and has apparently spread to US waters. Does it deserve its gruesome reputation? 02.54 World's Deadliest: Predator Weapons Revealing how predators have evolved a range of weapons, ranging from claws and teeth to chemicals and sonic power, in order to survive. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Costa Rica From the deserts of Southwestern USA to lush forests of the Costa Rican mountains, uncover some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. 04.26 World's Weirdest Brains And Babies: Bizarre Babies A look at the methods employed by mothers and their offspring to sidestep and outwit predators during one of the most vulnerable periods of life. 05.13 Surviving The Serengeti During the dry season, hungry lions compete with the resident cheetahs for prey. Lesser predators can kill, but can they hold on to their prizes? Wednesday 24 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Open Ocean Covering over seventy per cent of the globe, oceans are our planets defining environment. Yet this underwater world remains one of mystery. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Wetlands Wetlands are among the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet. These aquatic landscapes can be found around the world. 06.50 America's National Parks: Saguaro Arizona's Saguaro is among America's newest national parks and is the first dedicated to protecting a particular plant species. 07.37 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 08.26 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 09.16 Monster Fish: The Tarpon King Deep in the rainforest of Nicaragua, Zeb seeks 300-pound giants said to lurk in the largest lake in Central America and a secluded jungle river. 10.05 Surviving The Serengeti During the dry season, hungry lions compete with the resident cheetahs for prey. Lesser predators can kill, but can they hold on to their prizes? 10.53 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 11.42 America's National Parks: Saguaro Arizona's Saguaro is among America's newest national parks and is the first dedicated to protecting a particular plant species. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Happy Hour On the Caribbean island of St Kitts, vervet monkeys get drunk and misbehave. In Africa, inebriated elephants go on a rampage. 13.17 Polar Bear Invasion In autumn, polar bears, who have spent their summer on land, return to the ice floes where they hunt for fish and seals. 14.04 Surviving The Serengeti During the dry season, hungry lions compete with the resident cheetahs for prey. Lesser predators can kill, but can they hold on to their prizes? 14.51 The Pack: Wild Dogs Follow the Shiyane pack as they try to catch elusive prey in South Africa's Imfolozi Game Reserve, discovering how they operate as group hunters. 15.37 The Pack: Lions A look at the strategies adopted by a pride of South African lions as they hunt zebras, impalas and giraffes in the Singita Game Reserve. 16.24 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 17.11 World's Weirdest: Creepy Cures If it creeps, crawls or buzzes, there's a chance it could cure a major illness. Explore the untapped healing properties of unappealing animals. 18.00 PREMIERE Animal Fight Club: Margin Of Terror The winners and losers in nature's savage battles for breeding rights, territory and food can be determined by one misjudged moment. 18.48 Monster Fish: The Tarpon King Deep in the rainforest of Nicaragua, Zeb seeks 300-pound giants said to lurk in the largest lake in Central America and a secluded jungle river. 19.37 World's Deadliest: Predator Superpowers A look at some of the unusual skills and abilities possessed by animals, which they use in order to overcome their foes when engaged in battle. 20.26 Animal Fight Club: Margin Of Terror The winners and losers in nature's savage battles for breeding rights, territory and food can be determined by one misjudged moment. 21.15 Polar Bear Invasion In autumn, polar bears, who have spent their summer on land, return to the ice floes where they hunt for fish and seals. 22.03 Monster Fish: The Tarpon King Deep in the rainforest of Nicaragua, Zeb seeks 300-pound giants said to lurk in the largest lake in Central America and a secluded jungle river. 22.52 World's Weirdest: Creepy Cures If it creeps, crawls or buzzes, there's a chance it could cure a major illness. Explore the untapped healing properties of unappealing animals. 23.41 Animal Fight Club: Margin Of Terror The winners and losers in nature's savage battles for breeding rights, territory and food can be determined by one misjudged moment. 00.30 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 01.18 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 02.06 Monster Fish: The Tarpon King Deep in the rainforest of Nicaragua, Zeb seeks 300-pound giants said to lurk in the largest lake in Central America and a secluded jungle river. 02.54 World's Deadliest: Predator Superpowers A look at some of the unusual skills and abilities possessed by animals, which they use in order to overcome their foes when engaged in battle. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: India Living within India's deserts, jungles and mountains are an elite group of 12 dangerous species equipped with an arsenal of predatory skills. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Happy Hour On the Caribbean island of St Kitts, vervet monkeys get drunk and misbehave. In Africa, inebriated elephants go on a rampage. 05.13 Animal Fight Club: Margin Of Terror The winners and losers in nature's savage battles for breeding rights, territory and food can be determined by one misjudged moment. Thursday 25 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Deserts While hostile to life, deserts are far from lifeless and offer surprising diversity in the animals that inhabit them. 06.24 World Of The Wild: Masters Of The Sky With pollution above and habitat degradation below, bird species face an uncertain future. Explore the lives of pelicans, barn owls and vultures. 06.50 America's National Parks: Gates Of The Arctic America's most inaccessible national park is an untouched wilderness, far away from civilisation. The long winter demands special adaptations. 07.37 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 08.26 Puma: Lion Of The Andes Patagonia in South America is one of the few remaining refuges of the puma. Hugh Miles follows the life of a female puma and her growing cubs. 09.16 Monster Fish: Vampire Fish Vampire fish weigh up to 40 pounds, hunt like great white sharks, and have terrifying six-inch long fangs that stick up through their heads. 10.05 Animal Fight Club: Margin Of Terror The winners and losers in nature's savage battles for breeding rights, territory and food can be determined by one misjudged moment. 10.53 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 11.42 America's National Parks: Gates Of The Arctic America's most inaccessible national park is an untouched wilderness, far away from civilisation. The long winter demands special adaptations. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Friends With Benefits A penguin sells her body for stones, chimpanzees trade meat for sex, and a post- hibernation gathering of garter snakes becomes a frenzied orgy. 13.17 Sea Of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures Follow ocean legend Sylvia Earle, photographer Brian Skerry and writer Max Kennedy as they try to protect essential undersea habitats. 14.04 Animal Fight Club: Margin Of Terror The winners and losers in nature's savage battles for breeding rights, territory and food can be determined by one misjudged moment. 14.51 The Rise Of Black Wolf In Yellowstone National Park, a dark wolf with an unusual approach to life broadens the accepted definition of "normal" wolf behaviour. 15.37 Badass Animals Animal underdogs with surprising skills, from the mantis shrimp's powerful punch to the fearsome snake-fighting honey badger. 16.24 Giant Sea Serpent Scientific buoys offer a new perspective on the giant oarfish, the planet's largest bony fish and a possible source for legends of sea serpents. 17.11 World's Deadliest Animal Apocalypse A look at bizarre waves of animal deaths, ranging from tens of thousands of dead crabs to millions of dead fish and birds falling from the sky. 18.00 PREMIERE Snakes In The City: Country Club Killer Simon and Siouxsie race to fish out a huge black mamba from a pool, and face off against an angry neighbour to catch an exotic boa constrictor. 18.48 Monster Fish: Vampire Fish Vampire fish weigh up to 40 pounds, hunt like great white sharks, and have terrifying six-inch long fangs that stick up through their heads. 19.37 World's Deadliest: Animal Battles Documentary about the battles between predators and their prey in the animal kingdom, as well as the conflicts which can occur within species. 20.26 Snakes In The City: Country Club Killer Simon and Siouxsie race to fish out a huge black mamba from a pool, and face off against an angry neighbour to catch an exotic boa constrictor. 21.15 Sea Of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures Follow ocean legend Sylvia Earle, photographer Brian Skerry and writer Max Kennedy as they try to protect essential undersea habitats. 22.03 Monster Fish: Vampire Fish Vampire fish weigh up to 40 pounds, hunt like great white sharks, and have terrifying six-inch long fangs that stick up through their heads. 22.52 World's Deadliest Animal Apocalypse A look at bizarre waves of animal deaths, ranging from tens of thousands of dead crabs to millions of dead fish and birds falling from the sky. 23.41 Snakes In The City: Country Club Killer Simon and Siouxsie race to fish out a huge black mamba from a pool, and face off against an angry neighbour to catch an exotic boa constrictor. 00.30 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 01.18 Puma: Lion Of The Andes Patagonia in South America is one of the few remaining refuges of the puma. Hugh Miles follows the life of a female puma and her growing cubs. 02.06 Monster Fish: Vampire Fish Vampire fish weigh up to 40 pounds, hunt like great white sharks, and have terrifying six-inch long fangs that stick up through their heads. 02.54 World's Deadliest: Animal Battles Documentary about the battles between predators and their prey in the animal kingdom, as well as the conflicts which can occur within species. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Asia Stretching from the North Pole to the tropics, life in Asia is tough. To survive, Asia's animals have developed into some of the most ferocious polar bears, grizzly bears, cobras and giant hornets. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Friends With Benefits A penguin sells her body for stones, chimpanzees trade meat for sex, and a post- hibernation gathering of garter snakes becomes a frenzied orgy. 05.13 Snakes In The City: Country Club Killer Simon and Siouxsie race to fish out a huge black mamba from a pool, and face off against an angry neighbour to catch an exotic boa constrictor. Friday 26 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Freshwaters Many species depend on access to fresh water to survive. Examine the adaptations of great egrets, dragonflies, platypuses and hippopotamuses. 06.24 World Of The Wild: American Mountains To occupy tough mountain terrain, animals must be adaptable. Those evolving to prosper where others fear to tread include bears, elk and pumas. 06.50 America's National Parks: Great Smoky Mountains The Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts vast forests, lush meadows and a kaleidoscope of vibrant and mystical autumnal colours. 07.37 Game Of Lions Follow a male lion as he grows from a cub to an alpha who protects his territory in the African Savannah while raising his pride. 08.26 Ipredator: Cheetah To take down the antelope, which is difficult to surprise, the cheetah has had to develop more weapons than just speed. 09.16 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 10.05 Snakes In The City: Country Club Killer Simon and Siouxsie race to fish out a huge black mamba from a pool, and face off against an angry neighbour to catch an exotic boa constrictor. 10.53 Game Of Lions Follow a male lion as he grows from a cub to an alpha who protects his territory in the African Savannah while raising his pride. 11.42 America's National Parks: Great Smoky Mountains The Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts vast forests, lush meadows and a kaleidoscope of vibrant and mystical autumnal colours. 12.26 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Swingers Animals from lions and snow monkeys to seahorses challenge the idea that gender roles and boundaries could be considered 'natural'. 13.17 Hoanib - The Secrets of The Desert Elephants The Namib is one of the world's most hostile deserts, but some animals have developed ways to survive there - the largest being elephants. 14.04 Snakes In The City: Country Club Killer Simon and Siouxsie race to fish out a huge black mamba from a pool, and face off against an angry neighbour to catch an exotic boa constrictor. 14.51 Monster Fish: Green Goliath The Pacific Northwest is home to the elusive green sturgeon, which can grow up to seven feet long and live for 70 years. 15.37 Monster Fish: Jungle Jaws A voracious predatory catfish prowls the rivers of Southeast Asia, growing up to two metres long and weighing over 80kg. 16.24 Monster Fish: Frankenfish The Thai snakehead is said to be able to move on land, and has apparently spread to US waters. Does it deserve its gruesome reputation? 17.11 World's Deadliest: Pack Hunters A look at how some predators in the animal kingdom rely on strategy and communication to attack their prey en masse in order to hunt effectively. 18.00 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 18.48 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 19.37 World's Deadliest Animals: Africa Africa's wild spaces host an incredible array of animals; creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. 20.26 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 21.15 Hoanib - The Secrets of The Desert Elephants The Namib is one of the world's most hostile deserts, but some animals have developed ways to survive there - the largest being elephants. 22.03 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 22.52 World's Deadliest: Pack Hunters A look at how some predators in the animal kingdom rely on strategy and communication to attack their prey en masse in order to hunt effectively. 23.41 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 00.30 Game Of Lions Follow a male lion as he grows from a cub to an alpha who protects his territory in the African Savannah while raising his pride. 01.18 Ipredator: Cheetah To take down the antelope, which is difficult to surprise, the cheetah has had to develop more weapons than just speed. 02.06 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 02.54 World's Deadliest Animals: Africa Africa's wild spaces host an incredible array of animals; creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. 03.40 World's Deadliest Animals: Amazon Explore the steamy jungles of the Amazon region and the deadly creatures that fight for survival in the forest. 04.26 World's Weirdest: Animal Taboo: Swingers Animals from lions and snow monkeys to seahorses challenge the idea that gender roles and boundaries could be considered 'natural'. 05.12 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. Saturday 27 May 2017 06.00 World Of The Wild: Madagascar Travel through tropical jungles and over mountainous highlands to meet Madagascar's rare inhabitants, including chameleons, lemurs and mongooses. 06.24 Race Of Life: Survival Of The Fittest There are many fine examples of evolutionary history in the natural world. Whales evolved from land-dwelling creatures to today's marine mammals. 06.50 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 07.37 Blood Rivals: Hippo Vs Lion By day the hippo is territorial and aggressive, but at night control slips to the predators once the hippos leave the safety of the river. 08.26 Australia's Deadliest: Shark Coast Witnesses and survivors talk about attacks off Western Australia, while scientists explain the technology intended to prevent a recurrence. 09.16 Polar Bear Invasion In autumn, polar bears, who have spent their summer on land, return to the ice floes where they hunt for fish and seals. 10.05 Savage Kingdom: The Rebel Army Hyena queen Zalika plots her revenge on the lions who keep her clan in exile. She is building an army to confront the pride once and for all. 10.53 Blood Rivals: Hippo Vs Lion By day the hippo is territorial and aggressive, but at night control slips to the predators once the hippos leave the safety of the river. 11.42 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 12.26 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 13.17 Game Of Lions Follow a male lion as he grows from a cub to an alpha who protects his territory in the African Savannah while raising his pride. 14.04 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Cruel Creatures How will the playful sea lion, toxic stonefish and apparently cuddly fruit bat rate in this countdown of Australia's threatening wildlife? 14.51 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Instant Death Talons, razor-sharp teeth, piercing fangs and toxic tentacles enable these animals to inflict a great deal of pain. 15.37 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Seeing Red An unlikely contender enters the list of Australian animals which can cause the most problems. 16.24 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Lurking In The Grass A look at the dangers of a family of venomous reptiles. 17.11 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Fast And Furious The minuscule itchy grub, the unique platypus and the huge water buffalo have little in common, apart from the pain they can inflict. 18.00 PREMIERE Call Of The Baby Beluga The heart-warming story of how beluga whales live, and of a stalwart group of scientists who try to save an endangered baby beluga. 18.48 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 19.37 Australia's Deadliest: Shark Coast Witnesses and survivors talk about attacks off Western Australia, while scientists explain the technology intended to prevent a recurrence. 20.26 Call Of The Baby Beluga The heart-warming story of how beluga whales live, and of a stalwart group of scientists who try to save an endangered baby beluga. 21.15 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 22.03 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 22.52 Monster Fish: 400lb Super Stinger Zeb navigates the murky rivers of northern Argentina in search of the largest freshwater ray on the continent, the short-tailed river ray. 23.41 Call Of The Baby Beluga The heart-warming story of how beluga whales live, and of a stalwart group of scientists who try to save an endangered baby beluga. 00.30 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 01.18 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Seeing Red An unlikely contender enters the list of Australian animals which can cause the most problems. 02.06 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Lurking In The Grass A look at the dangers of a family of venomous reptiles. 02.54 72 Dangerous Animals Australia: Fast And Furious The minuscule itchy grub, the unique platypus and the huge water buffalo have little in common, apart from the pain they can inflict. 03.40 Peru's Wild Kingdom Along the base of the Peruvian Andes is a river named Manu, the life-blood for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. This is the richest Amazonian wilderness on Earth, where 90 per cent of the flora and fauna have yet to be identified. 04.26 Tigers Of The Snow Only about 500 Siberian tigers are thought to exist in the wild. Without human intervention they may become extinct in our lifetime. 05.13 Call Of The Baby Beluga The heart-warming story of how beluga whales live, and of a stalwart group of scientists who try to save an endangered baby beluga. Sunday 28 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: The Big Cats The leopard is perhaps the best-equipped big cat, with a population spread far and wide, but lions have almost no predators. 06.24 Race Of Life: The Great Desert Race Desert animals have evolved to handle heat and lack of water. This includes scorpions, which have existed since life first crawled from the sea. 06.50 Wild Russia: Kamchatka Active volcanoes shape the landscape of the remote Kamchatka peninsula, where eagles and bears share the spoils of the bountiful Lake Kuril. 07.37 Wild Russia: Arctic Life is harsh for the animal population of the Russian Arctic, with extreme temperatures and fierce predators making survival a constant battle. 08.26 Ice Bear Stereoscopic 3D gives viewers an intimate encounter with polar bears, allowing an immersive experience of their sensory and physical world. 09.16 Sea Of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures Follow ocean legend Sylvia Earle, photographer Brian Skerry and writer Max Kennedy as they try to protect essential undersea habitats. 10.05 Wild Russia: Primeval Valleys Travel through the majestic primeval forests of the Urals, a sanctuary where giant deer, half-tonne leviathans and tiny adventures flourish. 10.53 Wild Russia: Arctic Life is harsh for the animal population of the Russian Arctic, with extreme temperatures and fierce predators making survival a constant battle. 11.42 Wild Russia: Kamchatka Active volcanoes shape the landscape of the remote Kamchatka peninsula, where eagles and bears share the spoils of the bountiful Lake Kuril. 12.26 Wild Russia: The Secret Forest Visit the deep and enchanting Ussuriland forest, featuring an array of fascinating creatures including two rare and endangered species of cat. 13.17 Wild Russia: Siberia Exotic wildlife abounds in Siberia, with its unique environment housing salamanders, camels and even the musk deer, beloved for its famous scent. 14.04 Wild Amazon: Savage Realm Strategies for survival from the canopy to the forest floor, including a tiny frog which protects a huge tarantula. 14.51 World's Deadliest Animals: North America North America is home to a range of deadly creatures, covering the painted deserts, the coastal waterways and the dense forests. 15.37 Wild Yellowstone: She Wolf An epic biopic of one female wolf, following her against-the-odds rise to a position of extraordinary power for a female: leader of her pack. 16.24 Amazon Underworld Torrential rain hits the Amazon and the forest will soon be under 30m of water. Young animals must deal with the deluge for the first time. 17.11 Wild 24: Indian Summer A 24-hour journey through the wilderness of the Indian subcontinent, where tigers, lions and leopards hunt side-by-side with wild dogs. 18.00 PREMIERE Wild Congo The Congo is more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet is a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on Earth. 18.48 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 19.37 Ice Bear Stereoscopic 3D gives viewers an intimate encounter with polar bears, allowing an immersive experience of their sensory and physical world. 20.26 Wild Congo The Congo is more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet is a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on Earth. 21.15 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 22.03 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 22.52 Australia's Deadliest: Shark Coast Witnesses and survivors talk about attacks off Western Australia, while scientists explain the technology intended to prevent a recurrence. 23.41 Wild Congo The Congo is more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet is a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on Earth. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 01.18 Wild Yellowstone: She Wolf An epic biopic of one female wolf, following her against-the-odds rise to a position of extraordinary power for a female: leader of her pack. 02.06 Amazon Underworld Torrential rain hits the Amazon and the forest will soon be under 30m of water. Young animals must deal with the deluge for the first time. 02.54 Wild 24: Indian Summer A 24-hour journey through the wilderness of the Indian subcontinent, where tigers, lions and leopards hunt side-by-side with wild dogs. 03.40 The Phantom Cat Christian Baumeister travels through the Pantanal in search of South America's largest and most elusive big cat the jaguar. 04.26 Wild Russia: The Secret Forest Visit the deep and enchanting Ussuriland forest, featuring an array of fascinating creatures including two rare and endangered species of cat. 05.13 Wild Congo The Congo is more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet is a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on Earth. Monday 29 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Herbivores The African Savannah sees thousands of battles each day. How do elephants survive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would avoid? 06.24 Race Of Life: Natural Warriors Males and females of some species fight viciously. Though they are usually not trying to kill each other, the fighting can result in death. 06.50 Secrets Of The Wild: Exposed Spy on animal life in vast open areas such as the plains of the Serengeti, the icy expanses of the Arctic and the windswept Tibetan plateau. 07.37 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 08.26 Battle For The Pride Botswana is home to the largest male lions on the planet, but on average only one out of eight males actually makes it to adulthood. 09.16 Monster Fish: Giant Killer Catfish Zeb heads to the ancient French town of Albi in search of the wels catfish, which launches itself out of water to feed on pigeons. 10.05 Wild Congo The Congo is more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet is a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on Earth. 10.53 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 11.42 Secrets Of The Wild: Exposed Spy on animal life in vast open areas such as the plains of the Serengeti, the icy expanses of the Arctic and the windswept Tibetan plateau. 12.26 World's Weirdest Pets: XXL From a giant monitor lizard and a reindeer to a buffalo, meet some of the biggest pets around. 13.17 Catching Giants Following reports that a mammoth unknown creature is stalking Africa's Breede River, shark hunter Hennie Papenfuss goes in search of the truth. 14.04 Wild Congo The Congo is more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet is a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on Earth. 14.51 Animal Fight Club: Cat Fight The secret tactics of ferocious feline fighters, with adrenaline-fuelled battles from Africa, the Americas and beyond. 15.37 World's Deadliest Animal Apocalypse A look at bizarre waves of animal deaths, ranging from tens of thousands of dead crabs to millions of dead fish and birds falling from the sky. 16.24 Africa's Deadliest: Young Blood Predators and prey born into an arena where it is kill or be killed face a fight for survival from their very first breath. 17.11 World's Weirdest: Freaks In The Ocean Hermaphrodite flatworms, a master-of-disguise octopus and a fish that 'walks' on dry land are among the unusual underwater critters examined. 18.00 PREMIERE Urban Jungle: Wilderness Rising Venture deep into the heart of some of the most crowded cities on the planet to uncover a hidden world where predators and prey collide. 18.48 Monster Fish: Giant Killer Catfish Zeb heads to the ancient French town of Albi in search of the wels catfish, which launches itself out of water to feed on pigeons. 19.37 World's Weirdest: Extreme Body Parts Inflatable eyes, a nose that sees and even a see-through head this is a showcase for some of the strangest animal appendages on the planet. 20.26 Urban Jungle: Wilderness Rising Venture deep into the heart of some of the most crowded cities on the planet to uncover a hidden world where predators and prey collide. 21.15 Catching Giants Following reports that a mammoth unknown creature is stalking Africa's Breede River, shark hunter Hennie Papenfuss goes in search of the truth. 22.03 Monster Fish: Giant Killer Catfish Zeb heads to the ancient French town of Albi in search of the wels catfish, which launches itself out of water to feed on pigeons. 22.52 World's Weirdest: Freaks In The Ocean Hermaphrodite flatworms, a master-of-disguise octopus and a fish that 'walks' on dry land are among the unusual underwater critters examined. 23.41 Urban Jungle: Wilderness Rising Venture deep into the heart of some of the most crowded cities on the planet to uncover a hidden world where predators and prey collide. 00.30 Savage Kingdom: Queen Of The North Three lionesses struggle to hold their ground. Once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride. 01.18 Battle For The Pride Botswana is home to the largest male lions on the planet, but on average only one out of eight males actually makes it to adulthood. 02.06 Monster Fish: Giant Killer Catfish Zeb heads to the ancient French town of Albi in search of the wels catfish, which launches itself out of water to feed on pigeons. 02.54 World's Weirdest: Extreme Body Parts Inflatable eyes, a nose that sees and even a see-through head this is a showcase for some of the strangest animal appendages on the planet. 03.40 World's Deadliest: Ultimate Predators A fascinating look at the biggest and most fearsome predators in the animal kingdom, which are used to using their power to get what they want. 04.26 World's Weirdest Pets: XXL From a giant monitor lizard and a reindeer to a buffalo, meet some of the biggest pets around. 05.13 Urban Jungle: Wilderness Rising Venture deep into the heart of some of the most crowded cities on the planet to uncover a hidden world where predators and prey collide. Tuesday 30 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Run Like The Wind With predators always looking for a meal, their prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Defensive adaptations add to their chances of survival. 06.24 Race Of Life: The Early Bird Attack and escape scenarios involving avian predators and their prey, including horizontal speeding and diving to avoid capture. 06.50 Secrets Of The Wild: Lost Worlds In dense forests and other rugged terrain, new technology has enabled stunning footage of snow leopards, macaques and other creatures. 07.37 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 08.26 Queen Of The Chase The African acacia woodland and grasslands are home to a spotted feline known for its speed and grace: the cheetah. 09.16 Monster Fish: Shark Eating Goliath Zeb searches the tropical waters of Florida in search of the the goliath grouper and meets some of the most ferocious predators in the ocean. 10.05 Urban Jungle: Wilderness Rising Venture deep into the heart of some of the most crowded cities on the planet to uncover a hidden world where predators and prey collide. 10.53 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 11.42 Secrets Of The Wild: Lost Worlds In dense forests and other rugged terrain, new technology has enabled stunning footage of snow leopards, macaques and other creatures. 12.26 World's Weirdest Pets: Animal Smugglers Every year millions of animals are smuggled across international borders. In a market worth billions of dollars a year, strange methods are used. 13.17 Invasion Of The Killer Whales As Arctic ice melts, orcas are moving into the region's seas and contending with the existing apex predators, polar bears and Inuit, for seals. 14.04 Urban Jungle: Wilderness Rising Venture deep into the heart of some of the most crowded cities on the planet to uncover a hidden world where predators and prey collide. 14.51 Cobra Mafia Equipped with deadly weapons and a bad attitude, the cobra family is feared throughout Africa and Asia. Explore their diverse abilities. 15.37 Anaconda: Silent Killer Journey into remote parts of the Amazon rainforest to find the truth about the notorious snake. Toucans, howler monkeys, and tapirs also feature. 16.24 Bite, Sting, Kill An in-depth look at the ways animals can kill with venom. 17.11 World's Weirdest: Strange Love From sex-changing fish to rodents that mate themselves to death, a look at some of the odder ways animals pass on their genes. 18.00 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 18.48 Monster Fish: Shark Eating Goliath Zeb searches the tropical waters of Florida in search of the the goliath grouper and meets some of the most ferocious predators in the ocean. 19.37 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 20.26 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 21.15 Invasion Of The Killer Whales As Arctic ice melts, orcas are moving into the region's seas and contending with the existing apex predators, polar bears and Inuit, for seals. 22.03 Monster Fish: Shark Eating Goliath Zeb searches the tropical waters of Florida in search of the the goliath grouper and meets some of the most ferocious predators in the ocean. 22.52 World's Weirdest: Strange Love From sex-changing fish to rodents that mate themselves to death, a look at some of the odder ways animals pass on their genes. 23.41 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 00.30 King Cobra A look at the formidable but beautiful snake with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant. 01.18 Queen Of The Chase The African acacia woodland and grasslands are home to a spotted feline known for its speed and grace: the cheetah. 02.06 Monster Fish: Shark Eating Goliath Zeb searches the tropical waters of Florida in search of the the goliath grouper and meets some of the most ferocious predators in the ocean. 02.54 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 03.40 World's Deadliest: Predator Weapons Revealing how predators have evolved a range of weapons, ranging from claws and teeth to chemicals and sonic power, in order to survive. 04.26 World's Weirdest Pets: Animal Smugglers Every year millions of animals are smuggled across international borders. In a market worth billions of dollars a year, strange methods are used. 05.13 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. Wednesday 31 May 2017 06.00 Race Of Life: Reptiles Crocodiles are descended from animals that roamed Earth 250 million years ago, while snakes rely on the sun to control their temperature. 06.24 Race Of Life: Defenses From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and poisonous toads, animals defend themselves in fascinating ways. 06.50 Secrets Of The Wild: Going Deep Wonderful creatures hide in Earth's seas, rivers and lakes, but specialist equipment enables their secrets to be shared with viewers. 07.37 Anaconda: Silent Killer Journey into remote parts of the Amazon rainforest to find the truth about the notorious snake. Toucans, howler monkeys, and tapirs also feature. 08.26 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 09.16 Monster Fish: Kamchatka Catch Dr Zeb travels to one of the worlds most remote locations: Kamchatka in the east of Russia, home to a mass migration of millions of salmon. 10.05 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 10.53 Anaconda: Silent Killer Journey into remote parts of the Amazon rainforest to find the truth about the notorious snake. Toucans, howler monkeys, and tapirs also feature. 11.42 Secrets Of The Wild: Going Deep Wonderful creatures hide in Earth's seas, rivers and lakes, but specialist equipment enables their secrets to be shared with viewers. 12.26 World's Weirdest Pets: Micro Pets A look at some unusual and tiny pets, from a pint-sized squealer and a pair of naked cats to spiky creatures the size of a tea cup. 13.17 Tasmania 150 miles south of the Australian mainland lies one of the most remote and unspoiled wildernesses on the planet, home to unique animal life. 14.04 Europe's Wild Islands Explore the ancient peaks of the Azores, where giants of the sea congregate to enjoy the feast of microscopic plankton the islands serve them. 14.51 Wild Indochina Indochina is a mystical land shaped by monsoons. Within its boundaries are one tenth of the world's species and some of our richest ecosystems. 15.37 Europe's Last Wilderness Europe is a a continent of myriad climates and terrains. Within its boundaries are some of the most beautiful habitats on the planet. 16.24 Wild Australia: Kangaroo King A look at Australia's most iconic animals as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment. 17.11 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 18.00 PREMIERE Animal Fight Club: Total Domination An amazing, edge of your seat journey across the globe to witness first-hand some of the best and bloodiest battles in nature. 18.48 Monster Fish: Kamchatka Catch Dr Zeb travels to one of the worlds most remote locations: Kamchatka in the east of Russia, home to a mass migration of millions of salmon. 19.37 World's Weirdest: Creepy Cures If it creeps, crawls or buzzes, there's a chance it could cure a major illness. Explore the untapped healing properties of unappealing animals. 20.26 Animal Fight Club: Total Domination An amazing, edge of your seat journey across the globe to witness first-hand some of the best and bloodiest battles in nature. 21.15 Tasmania 150 miles south of the Australian mainland lies one of the most remote and unspoiled wildernesses on the planet, home to unique animal life. 22.03 Monster Fish: Kamchatka Catch Dr Zeb travels to one of the worlds most remote locations: Kamchatka in the east of Russia, home to a mass migration of millions of salmon. 22.52 World's Weirdest: Funny Farms From breeding edible insects to milking spiders, the unusual to the downright dangerous, this is a look at the stranger side of farming. 23.41 Animal Fight Club: Total Domination An amazing, edge of your seat journey across the globe to witness first-hand some of the best and bloodiest battles in nature. 00.30 Anaconda: Silent Killer Journey into remote parts of the Amazon rainforest to find the truth about the notorious snake. Toucans, howler monkeys, and tapirs also feature. 01.18 Attack Of The Big Cats A special show highlighting some of the wildest cats in the world. 02.06 Monster Fish: Kamchatka Catch Dr Zeb travels to one of the worlds most remote locations: Kamchatka in the east of Russia, home to a mass migration of millions of salmon. 02.54 World's Weirdest: Creepy Cures If it creeps, crawls or buzzes, there's a chance it could cure a major illness. Explore the untapped healing properties of unappealing animals. 03.40 World's Deadliest: Predator Superpowers A look at some of the unusual skills and abilities possessed by animals, which they use in order to overcome their foes when engaged in battle. 04.26 World's Weirdest Pets: Micro Pets A look at some unusual and tiny pets, from a pint-sized squealer and a pair of naked cats to spiky creatures the size of a tea cup. 05.13 Animal Fight Club: Total Domination An amazing, edge of your seat journey across the globe to witness first-hand some of the best and bloodiest battles in nature.
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