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A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet.

With more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Pol has seen it all. Specializing in large farm animals, this senior is anything but retiring as he takes an old school, no-nonsense approach to veterinary medicine.

Dr. Oakley is the only vet in her area of the Yukon. She treats domestic pets, endangered wildlife, farm animals--basically anything that walks on fours, crawls, flies. All of that- plus she's a wife and a mom of three girls.

Fifty years ago there were close to half-a-million lions in Africa. Today there are around 20,000. To make matters worse, lions, unlike elephants, which are far more numerous, have virtually no protection under government mandate or through international accords. This is the jumping-off point for a disturbing, well-researched and beautifully made cri de coeur from husband and wife team Dereck and Beverly Joubert, award-winning filmmakers from Botswana who have been Explorers-in-Residence at National Geographic for more than four years. Pointing to poaching as a primary threat while noting the lion's pride of place on the list for eco-tourists-an industry that brings in 200 billion dollars per year worldwide-the Jouberts build a solid case for both the moral duty we have to protect lions (as well as other threatened "big cats," tigers among them) and the economic sense such protection would make. And when one takes into account the fact that big cats are at the very top of the food chain-and that their elimination would wreak havoc on all species below them, causing a complete ecosystem collapse-the need takes on a supreme urgency.

Adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall has one mission; to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals. Travelling across six continents, Steve searches through trees, deserts, swamps and seas to find them all.

In picturesque rural Nebraska, the husband and wife veterinary team of Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder cares for the region's many animals in need.

The Pol's start a farm.

From deadly black mambas in wardrobes to cobras in factories, streetwise snake-catchers Simon and Siouxsie put their lives on the line to catch these deadly invaders – by hand.

Follow Dr. Susan Kelleher and staff as they treat all forms of exotic animals at her hospital in Deerfield Beach, FL

An in-depth look behind the scenes at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo. The series highlights the dedicated staff and the unique challenges they face. Narrated by Naomi Watts til series 3 and then by Virginia Gay.

Focuses on the cyclical journey taken by all living creatures, from birth to having youngsters of their own.

Terror-filled deep sea saga using underwater photography, gripping news archives & paralyzing testimony to investigate three mysterious and deadly recent shark attacks.

Life-long birder Christian Cooper takes us into the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds.

Cesar witnesses first hand how unruly dogs wreak havoc on community sidewalks, dog parks and even restaurants and offices! Whether it's a spoiled Chihuahua going wild in a family business or an aggressive mutt spreading fear throughout the neighborhood, Cesar uses his unparalleled expertise to bring balance to the dogs and the community.

Follows the story of baby animals from their time in the womb to their first steps towards independence, showing their characteristics and tenacity.

Dr. Lauren Thielen is heading home to Texas, where her love for animals began, to start her very own exotic animal clinic at one of state's largest animal hospitals.

Meet Kenny, Danny, Bobby, Luther and K.C. -- owner and staff at Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK), one of the most elite K-9 dog training facilities in the world. Together they train not just the dogs sent to the field to detect drugs, weapons and bombs and attack aggressors, but also the handlers who will work with them on a daily basis.

"Prairie Dog Manor" gives an in depth look at the unique behaviors and relationships between the Prairie Dogs that inhibit the Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico.

Dr. Joya and her veterinary team take on the itchy, puss filled and rare dermatological issues in animals. It's not just the animals she helps, she cares for everyone.

Special uncovers how the true success of the canine species is our mutually beneficial relationship.

Chris Hemsworth hosts a special that explores the tricky relationship between humans and sharks.

Researchers from New Zealand investigate about the mysterious attacks of orcas to great white sharks in South Africa in 2017 and seek to discover if it will happen again.

Cameras get up close and personal with nature's fiercest felines struggling to survive extinction.

Explorer Jacques Cousteau named the oceanic whitetip shark as "The world's most dangerous shark", and two teams of experts research what makes this species worthy of this title.

There is an island where dragons still roam. A Jurassic type underworld where ancient warlords still rule. Where they fight for supremacy...where they fight to survive. Komodo Island - deep in the remote basin of the Pacific Ocean - its an ancient Kingdom of fire and brimstone. Here, a string of 452 volcanoes erupt from the ocean bed, its known as "The Ring of Fire" and it's the perfect habitat for dragons. Komodo Dragons! The largest living lizard on the planet with 34 million years of survival in his DNA. Its no surprise that he's still known as a dragon, he has the presence of an ancient gladiator. He's armored in claws and scales, but instead of spitting fire, he spits deadly venom.