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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.

Marty Stouffer is exploring southern Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, to track the South's largest animal, the Black Bear (aka The Swamp Bear). He ventures through the deep south swamps which lead to a Bobcat, Alligator, Snapping Turtle, and other animals which share this mysterious realm with the elusive black bear.

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.

Homo erectus | Why Did the Most Successful Early Human Go Extinct? The Ancients host Tristan Hughes sits down with Professor John Mcnabb at the University of Southampton to discuss the extinct species of archaic human, Homo Erectus (aka the 'Upright Man') that existed about 2 million years ago. Were these ancient ancestors the first to make stone tools? Were they the first to create fires? How did they hunt? How similar were they to Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens? Why did they go extinct? Tristan and John cover all of this ground as well as touching upon another species of human that lived on the remote islands of Indonesia, Homo Floresiensis, otherwise known as 'The Hobbit' due to its small structure and features.

Most parrots are colourful and fly in noisy flocks, but New Zealand's kakapo breaks all the rules. It's been called the strangest and heaviest parrot in the world. With only 154 kakapo left, a team of researchers is attempting to preserve this dying lineage in a race against the clock.

The real guns of the Old West are some of the most recognisable and iconic firearms from history. From the Colt Single Action Army to the Winchester 1873 rifle, the weapons that were once the choice of Wild West outlaws like Jesse James are familiar to a new generation of history fans through games like Red Dead Redemption. History Hit presenters Louee Dessent and Luke Tomes head to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds for a Wild West shootout. Joined by curator and firearms historian Jonathan Ferguson, they test their accuracy with three iconic Wild West guns: the Colt revolver, Winchester rifle and shotgun. First up, they fire the Colt Navy 1861 and Colt SAA revolvers, six-shooters favoured by notorious outlaws like Jesse James as well as lawmen. Next, it's the iconic Winchester 1873 repeating rifle, made famous by its rapid fire lever-action mechanism. Finally, the competition is decided by the shotgun. Jonathan uses a sawn-off while Luke and Louee use a modern over-and-under.