The Joy Of Pigs | Real Wild Documentary

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.

Adrenaline ecotourism is pushing human boundaries to the absolute edge as thrill-seekers pay premium prices to swim alongside the ocean's most dangerous apex predators. From the shallow, predator-infested territory of Tiger Beach in the Bahamas to the desolate volcanic waters of Mexico’s Guadalupe Island, extreme scuba divers routinely discard traditional safety cages. But as animals begin displaying learned behaviors like biting through equipment cages and targeting gear, the line between conservation advocacy and reckless danger blurs. Renowned scientists and survivors of brutal bull shark attacks openly question if this booming industry has crossed a perilous line. Following high-profile accidents and a historic commercial diving fatality, a fierce global controversy has ignited. This documentary captures the raw adrenaline rush driving this growing community, tracking the thin boundary separating passionate wildlife advocacy from ultimate catastrophe.

This gripping documentary follows a former hunting guide who walked away from a lucrative trophy hunting business after a profound crisis of conscience. For 45 years, he traveled into the most remote wilderness areas of Western Canada to learn the true nature of grizzly bears. By using a revolutionary approach based on mutual respect and dominance hierarchy, he proved that humans and apex predators can peacefully share the landscape. From intense bluff charges to rare underwater swimming footage, this film dismantles the dangerous myths surrounding these highly intelligent creatures and showcases a lifelong mission to replace conflict with true coexistence.

The great white shark is one of the world's most vilified predators. Its maligned public image arises from occasionally attacking humans, but more importantly by its popular portrayal as a man-eater by media. Content licensed by TVF International to Little Dot Studios.

Join host Nick Baker as he travels the globe in search of some of the weirdest, ugliest, and downright bizarre animals that grace the planet. Watch as he cranks-up the weirdness factor, taking us to some of the remotest and most inhospitable corners on earth on his mission to reveal a selection of incredibly unique and unbelievable animals. This week searching all over Argentina for the extremely rare 'Pink Fairy' Armadillo. Will he find one? Will he get close? Content licensed by Icon to Little Dot Studios.

Tiny Chihuahua, Big Attitude! | The Love Of Dogs | Real Wild Documentary examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Comedian and dog-lover, Paul O'Grady, brings his affectionate, funny presenting style to a show that explores the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Battersea is the world's oldest dogs home and every resident has a heartbreaking story, but the caring staff at Battersea are dedicated to helping every homeless hound and for almost every sad story there is a happy ending to be found. Content licensed by ITV Global to Little Dot Studios.