A Lion Trainer's Life with 14 Big Cats

Living the life of an Edwardian farmer isn't just about working the land—it's about working the sea! This month, Ruth Goodman is hunting for brown shrimp and building a fish smokery, while Alex and Peter join a traditional sailing trawler, the Key Wade, for a dangerous trawl. From cattle droving and making essential lanolin to learning the deceptive secrets of the Edwardian séance, our team fights to find a new source of income. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺

Centuries ago ancient civilizations looked to the skies of southern Spain and saw a bird capable of living for decades and renewing itself against all odds. Today the real life inspiration for the legendary phoenix continues a perilous journey across the Mediterranean. Follow thousands of greater flamingos as they battle severe weather land loss and dangerous predators to find a safe sanctuary to raise the next generation. From long distance night flights to intense territorial battles inside crowded colonies this survival story highlights the extraordinary lengths a parent will go to protect its only chick.

High in the Swiss Alps, a centuries-old way of life keeps one of the most famous natural landscapes intact. The species-rich mountain meadows of Grisons are not untouched wilderness, but a fragile man-made ecosystem shaped by generations of high-altitude livestock grazing. Without summering sheep and goats, dense forests and invasive alder shrubs would quickly erase this vibrant habitat. Today, traditional mountain farming faces unprecedented pressures. Fewer young locals take on the intense solitude of herding, forcing Swiss farms to rely on migrant shepherds living months at a time 2,000 meters above sea level. From grueling multi-day cattle drives up vertical rock faces to clever zero-waste wool initiatives, this story follows the dedicated people and animals working to save Switzerland's iconic alpine pastures. Experience the harsh beauty, ancient farming traditions, and massive conservation efforts keeping this high-altitude landscape alive.

This documentary profiles the world's most toxic inhabitants, tracking the precise science behind their lethal strikes. Follow the journey of the legendary rattlesnake across the American continents, and see the invisible stonefish waiting on the ocean floor for an unsuspecting target. Witness the ancient history of the scorpion, an arachnid that survived the dinosaurs, and look closely at the beautiful but fatal warning signs of the blue ringed octopus. In the suburbs, the aggressive Sydney funnel web spider poses a constant threat to humans with fangs strong enough to pierce shoes. Finally, journey into the dry deserts to see the Gila monster, a lizard surrounded by cowboy myths, and encounter the relentless power of a fire ant colony capable of overtaking animals thousands of times their size. Witness the ultimate physical evolutionary traits that make up the real world animal armory.

Yellowstone National Park is home to one of nature's most sophisticated minds: the Common Raven. This documentary follows a mated pair in the Lamar River Valley, revealing their astonishing intelligence and complex survival tactics in the harsh wilderness. Their aerial mastery allows them to out-maneuver golden eagles, which they must frequently drive away from their nest. Most fascinating is the raven's deep partnership with the wolf, a relationship so critical that ravens are often called "wolf birds," benefiting from the wolf's kills and even engaging in surprising games of tag with the pups. From: The Ravens of Yellowstone Content licensed by Hewitt Media Limited to Little Dot Studios

The Alpine ibex is a species that was almost wiped out. It survived against all odds in the Italian Alps. This is the story of one of the world's most unique mountain animals, a true acrobat on the rocks. We follow a young ibex named Buck as he grows up, facing threats from rivals, the harsh winter, and the return of an ancient predator. His story is one of survival, showing how an animal with incredible climbing abilities and the will to live can conquer even the most extreme environments. From: Ibex: Acrobats On The Rocks Content licensed by Kwanza SARL to Little Dot Studios