How Male Bears Attract Mates
During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.
Beetles Battle Over Mate
After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle has only a few weeks to find a mate. Not only must he find a female, but he also must fend off other males in his pursuit.
Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home
Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.
Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
The Dangers of Saving Gorillas
Filmmaker Vianet Djenguet documents the dangerous but vital process of habituating a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback. Habituation is a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction but it does not come without risks.
Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop
For the first time, cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback. This large -- and protective -- silverback called Mpungwe leads a family of 23 gorillas.
Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera
As the gorilla troops become more comfortable with filmmaker Vianet Djenguet and his group, they reveal the most intimate parts of family life. During this time, a mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.
Preview of Silverback
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
Filming Ireland's Harsh Landscapes
Director John Murray has filmed animals all over the world but has always wanted to capture the lives of the creatures in this extraordinarily rocky outcrop on the west coast of Ireland - the Burren. Nestled against the unforgiving coast of the Wild Atlantic Ocean, this is a harsh landscape like almost no other.
Growing Up as an Irish Pine Marten
Born inside a hollow tree in mid-April, two pine martens were born vulnerable and dependent on their mother. By the end of the summer, these kits were venturing out on their own.
The Slow Worm Is Not a Worm
The slow worm is neither a snake nor a worm but a legless lizard. Its round tongue and moving eyelids put it in the lizard category.
Mysterious Gathering of Sharks
Basking sharks are the second biggest fish on the planet, up to 40 feet long and four tons in weight. While these massive sharks are typically solitary, they have recently been found gathering together. And no one knows why.
Preview of Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone
Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a landscape of grey stone called the Burren, home to some of Ireland’s most enchanting wildlife.
Director Anton Ptushkin's Vlog | Inside "Saving the Animals of Ukraine"
In a vlog, Director Anton Ptushkin discusses his experience working on "Saving the Animals of Ukraine."
Filming in a War Zone
Like never before, the Ukraine war has magnified the complexities of our obligations to animals in times of crisis. From pets to wild animals, these stories illuminate the effects of war on animals. Go behind the scenes with Director Anton Ptushkin, as he navigates filming in a war zone and shares some stories that did not make the final version of the film.
Meet Patron, the Ukrainian War Hero
Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell terrier who has saved countless lives. His exceptional sense of smell and small size make him a great fit for his newfound career as a bomb-sniffing dog.
Rescuing Pets in Wartime
Amid the war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue pets left behind by those forced to flee. ZooPatrol is one example of civilians stepping up to save animals during war.
Preview of Saving the Animals of Ukraine
In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee. Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them.
For more information and reminders about the premiere, text Ukraine to 20366.
Amazing Cat Rescue in Ukraine
Shafa, a cat in Borodyanka, was rescued from a severely war-damaged building. The cat miraculously survived for 60 days without food and water.
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