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2011-2012: 2. Empire of the Desert Ants
Source: BBC 4
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Short Versions: Raising Sancho
Wildlife documentary. The touching story of a giant otter cub called Sancho who was rescued and is being raised by Brazilian naturalist Carolina Vargas.
04-03-2026
BBC 4
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2014-2015 - Honey Badgers: Masters Of Mayhem
Three enthusiasts in South Africa investigate the honey badger's fearsome reputation as nature's most aggressive and pugnacious fighter.
01-03-2026
BBC 4
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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.
23-01-2026
BBC 4
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Short Versions: 5. Tiger Dynasty
Documentary following a pair of tigers released in a nature reserve.
22-01-2026
BBC 4
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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.
15-01-2026
BBC 4
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Short Versions: Planet Earth: A Lion's Tale
Wildlife documentary telling the story of Moja, a five-month-old lion cub living with his single lioness mum, Nyota, in Kenya's Masai Mara. Together, they face a fight for life.
08-05-2022
BBC 4
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Short Versions: 7. Planet Earth: A Monkey's Tale
The ruined temples of Sri Lanka are home to Gremlin, a baby toque macaque. With predators nearby and a rivalry with other monkeys brewing, she must quickly learn how to survive. ...
14-02-2022
BBC 4
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Short Versions: Africa's Lion Kings
A pride of lions has rewritten the rules - they have learnt to take down elephants.
03-12-2025
BBC 4
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2011-2012 - Grizzlies Of Alaska
Documentary about a mother grizzly bear bringing up her two cubs in the wilds of Alaska. She must keep them safe, teach them to hunt and prepare them for the savage winter.
24-09-2014
BBC 4
Natural World
Short Versions: Raising Sancho
The touching story of a rescued giant otter cub being raised by a Brazilian naturalist.
27-09-2025
BBC 4
Natural World
Short Versions: Raising Sancho
The touching story of a rescued giant otter cub being raised by a Brazilian naturalist.
08-01-2026
BBC 4