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Deep in the disappearing tropical canopies of Asia lives a primate that shares over 98% of our genes, yet remains completely overlooked. Gibbons are the true acrobats of the jungle, navigating the highest treetops with unmatched agility and filling the morning air with beautiful, complex songs. Unlike the larger great apes, these remarkable creatures live in family structures that mirror our own, practicing strict marital fidelity and raising their young through teamwork. But a hidden crisis is unfolding in the forests of Borneo, Sumatra, and Bangladesh. Greed, corruption, and an insatiable global demand for palm oil are fueling widespread illegal logging, converting pristine ecosystems into silent, monoculture plantations. As their home vanishes at a rate of a football field every single second, these vocal primates face ruthless pressure from black market poachers who target mothers to capture infants for the illegal pet trade. Saving these forgotten primates is not just about wildlife conservation; it is an urgent struggle to protect the delicate web of life that keeps our own planet habitable.

The Masai Mara Region of Southwest Kenya backs onto the Serengeti in Tanzania, and is home to some of the greatest variety of wildlife. A crucial part of this region is the Mara River, giving the surrounding wildlife food and water all year round. Watch along and see the interactions between animals as they make their yearly migration from the Serengeti to the Mara and predator meets prey.

This group of Palaeontologists take on the Great Plains in south-central Nebraska, which is known to behold some of the world's oldest fossils. From a 4-tusked elephant, to the discovery of an entire animal community near what was once a watering hole, these palaeontologists take us on an exciting fossil hunt to show how America's landscape has changed over millions of years and how they preserve what they find.

Since 1948, fierce tank battles have been fought across the Sinai Peninsula. From the founding of the State of Israel to the Six-Day War and on to the October War of 1973. This episode of Greatest Tank Battles looks at some of these conflicts and takes us on a deep dive into what life was really like for the soldiers who fought there. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

In this 2015 documentary, FRONTLINE traces Vladimir Putin’s ascent from unemployed spy to modern-day czar, and investigates the accusations of criminality and corruption that have surrounded his reign in Russia. (Aired 2015) In this 2015 film, a coproduction with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, producer Neil Docherty and correspondent Gillian Findlay traced Putin’s career back two decades to his political start in St. Petersburg, where allegations of corruption began almost immediately. Drawing on firsthand accounts from exiled Russian business tycoons, writers and politicians, as well as the exhaustive research of scholar and best-selling “Putin’s Kleptocracy” author Karen Dawisha, the film examined troubling episodes in Putin’s past, from alleged money-laundering activities and ties to organized crime, to a secret personal fortune said to be in the billions. Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Abrams Foundation; the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Park Foundation; and the FRONTLINE Journalism Fund with major support from Jon and Jo Ann Hagler on behalf of

The crashing of the Costa Concordia is one of history's worst cruise disasters, with 32 lives lost. With 4890 passengers on board including the crew, it stands as one of the biggest rescue missions in history. Just how did they manage to get the majority of people safely off of the cruise, and what happened to the 32 people whose lives were tragically lost? This documentary takes a deep dive into the rescue and salvage of the Costa Concordia. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!