Wild Reptiles That Live Among Us (Crocodiles, Turtles & Snakes)

Have you ever wondered what exactly an animal's tail does? Marty Stouffer explores this very question in Wild America. Most people believe it's to help them keep balanced but it does so much more. Snakes use their tails in defense, fish use theris to move, porcupines use theirs to warn off predators which are covered in spikes, beavers use their tales as a paddle and rudder, wolfs and wild dogs use their tails to communicate and express their moods.

Many Puig is in Florida on private property as it is filled with feral wild hogs. His job is to clear them out but cannot use any dogs or machinery to do it. So he has resulted in old-fashioned stalking and hunting techniques using spears. Manny says this is one of the hardest things he has ever had to do.

This amazing animals documentary series explores the unique guillemot birds and how they cliff dive shortly after birth trying to escape the clutches of foxes and gulls. After this death-defying leap, we explore the life of lions, hippos, and gorillas in their natural habitats.

Time Team are investigating a Bronze Age trackway and what could be an ancient burial site in the Flag Fens. What they uncover reveals an ancient isle of dead that was hugely important to the ancient peoples of this area. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Deep in the northern region of the Republic of the Congo lies a vast tropical rainforest that holds a surprising secret about modern wildlife conservation. While many believe that national parks are the only safe havens for critically endangered species, this documentary reveals why a staggering 70,000 western lowland gorillas are thriving inside a commercial logging territory. This is the story of a unique pact between humans and nature. At the same time, the film addresses the harsh realities facing the Congo Basin. Armed rangers wage a constant battle against the illegal bushmeat market and high-value elephant poaching networks, while local villages face devastating crop raids by forest elephants. From traditional Baka pygmy communities using ancient medicine trees to modern towns built on sustainable timber jobs, this footage highlights the delicate balance between economic survival and protecting the world's second-largest rainforest.

High on the frozen mountain peaks and deep within the thermal valleys of Yellowstone National Park, survival is a daily battle. This legendary wilderness is home to some of the most resilient predators on earth, including Bear 211, famously known to locals as Scarface. Over twenty years old and carrying the battle scars of a lifetime spent fighting for food, territory, and survival, this old warrior shows us what it truly takes to rule the northern range. Watch how mother grizzlies fiercely protect their cubs from relentless wolf attacks, and see massive heavyweights clash like sumo wrestlers in violent duels for total dominance over the valley’s precious resources.