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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of the leading centres for saving endangered species. It is particularly renowned for its breeding programmes. This film goes behind the scenes to meet some of the Zoo’s latest arrivals including: golden lion tamarins, kiwi birds, elephants, porcupines, sloth bears, rhinos and Sumatran tigers.
Gail Flannigan/Smithsonian Networks
The honey badger certainly lives up to its reputation as a fearless fighter and eater of venomous snakes. Now, a husband and wife team travel to find out how honey badgers behave in the African bush and film the mythic tale of the honeyguide bird that leads the badger to bee hives. Watch in awe as the secrets of this mysterious partnership are revealed.
Begg Nature Productions
In a 600 acre patch of forest in Panama where 72 species of bats co-exist, more than in the whole of Europe or the USA, Biologists are perplexed as to how this can be possible. Scientist Elisabeth Kalko has spent 10 years working in the dark on Barro Colorado Island. She has gathered a group of the world’s most adventurous and daring female scientists: the Bat Women of Panama. This story follows the scientists as they carry out their studies in pursuit of their goal to understand this perplexing puzzle.
The Trakehner is considered by some to be the greatest horse breed on Earth. Yet these magnificent animals only barely made it into the 21st century. Two world wars decimated their numbers. But the Trakehner has been saved by dedicated individuals and breeders. The animals have now returned to excel in tournaments and examinations. This film captures the grace and beauty of these fast, light horses that have managed to survive against the greatest odds.
Terra Mater Factual Studios
Blistering heat and ceaseless winds, punishing cold and nowhere to hide; some call it hell on Earth. Some call it home. Welcome to the Badlands of South Dakota – a unique, impressive landscape. The story of this deeply complex ecosystem is told through the struggles of three animals – the black-tailed prairie dog, the burrowing owl, and the bison. Their lives are closely connected. Their tales of survival are amazing, captivating and inspiring.
Terra Mater Factual Studios/National Geographic Channel/ Smithsonian Networks/Mike Birkhead Associates
Follow the extraordinary work of the Bear Sanctuary team as they bring hope and a better life to bears rescued from terrible conditions in captivity in Romania. We follow the bears’ transformation from circus performers, zoo exhibits or restaurant attractions, to their rehabilitation and subsequent release into the 70 hectares of beautiful forest home in the Carpathian mountains.
Baby New At The Zoo
1 x 30’, 2007, HD
Back From The Brink:
Saving The King’s Horses
1 x 60’, 2016, 4K
Badger Quest:
Niassa Honey Hunters
1 x 60’, 2008, SD
Badlands:
Hard Rock - Tough Lives
1 x 60’, 2017, 4K
The Bat Women Of Panama
1 x 60’, 2004, SD
Fitz Productions Film/Off the Fence/ZDF
Imago Productions
Bear Sanctuary
7 x 30’, 2008, SD
Nature & Wildlife