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2013-2014 - Vultures: Beauty in the Beast
Vultures are the birds that many people love to hate, but cameraman and naturalist Charlie Hamilton James reveals an intelligent and caring side to these characterful birds.
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2018-2019: 6. The Super Squirrels
The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes and s ...
16-08-2025
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Short Versions: 24. Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.
14-08-2025
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Short Versions: 22. Penguin Post Office
Nature documentary looking at a post office in Antarctica that is surrounded by 3,000 gentoo penguins.
08-08-2025
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Short Versions: Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.\n\n
07-08-2025
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2009-2010 - Bearwalker Of The Northwoods: Natural World
Wildlife documentary. In the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers gains the trust of wild black bears and studies their lives.
26-07-2025
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2017-2018: 8. Attenborough And The Empire Of The Ants
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants ...
25-07-2025
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2018-2019: 5. Pangolins - The World's Most Wanted Animal
The endearing pangolin is a little-known scaly mammal. Found in Africa and Asia, these shy creatures have an unfortunate tagline - they are the most poached and illegally traffi ...
24-07-2025
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Short Versions: 13. Planet Earth: A Tale Of Three Bears
Julia Bradbury presents the live wildlife programme following the progress of three black bear cubs as they follow their mother through the spectacular Northwoods of Minnesota.
27-05-2022
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Kangaroo Dundee: 2. Part Two
Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He is mum to three joeys that live in his tin shack with him. His hope is to raise ...
29-05-2025
BBC 4
Natural World
2013-2014 - Vultures: Beauty In The Beast
Vultures are the birds that many people love to hate, but cameraman and naturalist Charlie Hamilton James reveals an intelligent and caring side to these characterful birds.
17-03-2019
BBC 4
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2013-2014: 2. Giant Squid: Filming The Impossible - Natural World Special
29-10-2017
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2019-2020: Super Powered Eagles
Eagles are the most powerful birds in the sky. They are capable of tackling enormous prey, spotting food at vast distances and soaring for miles on the wing. But how do they ach ...
24-08-2022
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2009-2010 - Bringing Up Baby
Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies, and considers the tough choices faced by mothers as they raise their young.
24-02-2024
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Short Versions: 23. Penguin Post Office
Welcome to the Penguin Post Office, where people and gentoo penguins live side by side.
30-12-2020
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2014-2015 - Africa's Giant Killers
Wildlife documentary. Africa's largest herd of elephants and a fearless pride of young lions come face to face in an epic fight for survival.
06-04-2019
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