The Steinhuder Meer in the heart of northern Germany is a biodiversity-hotspot in Germany, not far from Hamburg. Different habitats, such as fenlands, alder march, wetlands, and dunes ensure that the largest shallow lake in Germany is extremely attractive to a great variety of different animals, but that's not all: The richly textured landscape is the ideal outdoor laboratory for biologists who operate Germany's significant reintroduction of wildlife.

In many countries the vulnerable and elusive ocelot is on the Endangered Species List. But on the southern edge of the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands, this magnificent wild cat seems to be making a comeback. A team of young wildlife scientists is trying to understand why.

Observe vet Karina's fight to save a koala mauled by dogs, then face the clinic's toughest customer with vet Tim: a rainbow lorikeet who's quick to bite. Scoop up a peeved possum with rescuer Chantel and bond with Meaghan over a gaggle of goslings.

It's a critical time for two black rhinos in Zambia. Four year old female Apson and fourteen year old bull Kango are at the core of a complex relocation mission that's part of a grand plan to save a species.

Learn how Ningaloo's conservation miracle could inspire humans to pull the planet back from the brink of climatic destruction. Visit an abandoned whaling station and other ruins that show we have the tools, if only we can find the will to change.

Take a journey through the eyes of catfish, ocelots, and other native creatures with narrator Matthew McConaughey. Celebrate the Lone Star State's landscapes and wildlife, and learn how crucial conservation efforts can save Texas' unique habitats.

Trail Atlantic puffins, Prairie rattlesnakes, Alaskan caribou and other animals as they travel across the international boundary between the U.S. and Canada. See how they can move from safety to target by crossing a line they had no say in creating.

Not all baby animals are cute. Often, quirky physical traits are evolutionary adaptations that have helped a species survive. Visit four funny-looking youngsters, including a Baird tapir, two baby gelada baboons, an anteater and a Bactrian camel.

For a great many species, the structures of group living are the most important for survival. Although social living is integral to many of the animals that call the Rocky Mountains home, no two species organize their society in the same way. Even among closely related species there can be drastic differences in social structure; communication, hierarchy, mating, and diet are all inextricably informed by specific environmental and genetic adaptations for group survival.

The Indonesian archipelago lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, a region of the ocean recognized worldwide as the center of marine biodiversity. With the highest number of coral and fish species on earth, Indonesia has the richest reefs on the planet - but these reefs are under threat...

The waters surrounding Indonesia's sprawling archipelago are home to the world's richest reefs and the highest marine biodiversity on earth. Within this undersea Amazon, a hidden ecosystem goes unnoticed. Buried beneath a seabed littered with trash, a community of strange and fascinating creatures thrives against all odds. It is a place where predators and prey run an evolutionary arms race and develop ever-more unlikely ways of attack and defense. On this mucky seabed, nothing is as it seems. It is a place where fish can walk and even change colors.

The Maldives, a low-lying archipelago in the Indian Ocean, faces an uncertain future. Rising sea levels threaten to wipe out this tiny island nation. As the water rises, researchers are using nature to help keep the Maldives from disappearing. They are rebuilding the reef that protects the islands and may keep the Maldives from disappearing into the ocean.

The Pacific coast of Costa Rica is a biodiversity hotspot that hosts nearly 5,000 species of marine life. But here in this undersea jungle, the ocean's top predator is at risk. Discover how marine defenders are teaming up to save the shark.

Follow four families of four different species - the resourceful Beach Troop, the warlike Desert Troop, the disciplined River Troop, and the peaceful Mountain Band - to find out why these primates are among the most successful animals in Africa.

On the West Coast of the United States, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the largest marine sanctuary in the country - home to 525 species of fish, and a massive, underwater Kelp forest.

This is the story of a day in the life of an Indris Family following a mother, father, and their three offspring around their home in the rainforest of Mantadia National Park in Madagascar.

This film travels around the island visiting some of its most striking landscapes to explore how Madagascar's species have evolved over time. Madagascar is a strangely beautiful and unique world with a staggering array of habitats and special landscapes.

Explore the lives of Madagascar's cold-blooded creatures. Chameleons, frog, lizards, and snakes have all adapted in order to survive on the island. We take a look at how they find food, reproduce, and avoid predators.

They are Europe's biggest terrestrial mammals and the last wild bovine species on the continent. Once the European bison, also known as Wisent, roamed most of the old world, but, unlike its close relative on the other side of the Atlantic, it was hunted to complete extinction by the early 20th century. Only by ambitious rewilding undertakings is it nowadays possible to see these fascinating animals in their natural habitats again.

The Steinhuder Meer in the heart of northern Germany is a biodiversity-hotspot in Germany, not far from Hamburg. Different habitats, such as fenlands, alder march, wetlands, and dunes ensure that the largest shallow lake in Germany is extremely attractive to a great variety of different animals, but that's not all: The richly textured landscape is the ideal outdoor laboratory for biologists who operate Germany's significant reintroduction of wildlife.

Watch the seasons wax and wane and learn how trees and animals help one another survive. Witness spring fireflies dancing after dark, discover summer fungi that cool off overheated trees, and prep for autumn migrations as the leaves begin to fall.

Wade into wetlands, where trees and water meet to nurture new life. Dive into an underwater forest that protects young fur seals, visit a mangrove sanctuary where a curious band of aquatic misfits hides out, and meet some real-life swamp monsters.

Climb into a realm of thin air and towering rock. Tag along as mythical monkeys battle for a winter food stash, sing along with lemurs in a fruit-filled tree canopy, and watch an aromatic tree bring together blossom and possum in a moonlit tryst.

Travel to the Arctic for a peek at the brutal challenges of life in the boreal forest, then admire some stellar animal adaptations. Witness a secret reindeer superpower, navigate a rodent labyrinth of snow, and learn why moose are gourmets at heart.

At the water's edge a brave group of male penguins gather, preparing to make the dangerous journey ashore. With many threats ahead, there is safety in number and these petite penguins have important business to attend. It's time to breed and they must find a burrow before the females arrive.

New Zealand's West Coast is like nowhere else on Earth. From glacier-covered mountains to rain-drenched native forests to rough frigid seas, the landscape defies belief. Isolated from the rest of the world, this strip of almost untouched wilderness hides a host of endemic animals. Evolutionary castaways, every one of them is a rare ecological jewel. From alpine parrots and shy penguins to mammal-like kiwis and ancient eels. To survive the conditions the wildlife here has to be hardy, cunning and resourceful. A journey along the West Coast reveals the beauty of this land, and the trials and tribulations of the wildlife that live here.

In New Zealand, two wild fortresses protect the vulnerable native animals: One a remote island protected by a moat of saltwater, the other a hilltop citadel surrounded by a predator-proof barrier. This is the story of these delicate sanctuaries and the life that thrives within them.

Watch the seasons wax and wane and learn how trees and animals help one another survive. Witness spring fireflies dancing after dark, discover summer fungi that cool off overheated trees, and prep for autumn migrations as the leaves begin to fall.