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From the Rockies to the Pacific, western Canada has astonishing wildlife and landscapes, some of which have been influenced by early humans.

Scientists are attacking food allergies in new and inventive ways, driven by the alarming increase in the number of people, particularly children, who suffer from them – and can die from them.

Global temperatures are rising and so are we: millions of young people rise up to demand their right to a livable planet.

Broken genitals and cannibalism. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of how bugs get busy.

Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, Curb Your Carbon reveals the easy and effective ways we can all fight climate change ... and turn down the heat.

Join an investigative journey around the world to uncover the mysteries of the most famous dinosaur super-predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Despite intense archaeological scrutiny, much of the ancient city of Pompeii still remains a mystery. Now a team of archaeologists, scientists, and historians are taking to uncover Pompeii's secrets.

Crews go to great lengths to get amazing shots of wildlife people and weather. Working with scientists is essential.

Killer whales and blue sharks are on the hunt, while amorous fireflies light up the night forest with their dazzling display, as summer reveals Canada’s landscape at the peak of its splendour.

The aurora borealis delights and amazes us, but we're just beginning to understand its beauty.

From volcanoes to earthquakes & dust migration to meteorites — scientists reveal how much the Earth changes in 24 hours.

The first days of spring sees Arctic fox pups take their first steps and black bear cubs learn to climb trees after the long cold days of winter.

Uncovering the truth about the richest and most powerful woman in world history.

The epic story of three legendary women who fought to save the great apes — and inspired a generation.

The secrets of plant behavior.

The exotic world of fruit and the story of nature, commerce and obsession.

Dr. Mike Cranfield looks at how he managed to be working in a Canadian veterinarian surgery to end up making house calls to some of Africa's most endangered mountain gorillas.

From preening peacocks to promiscuous primates, what do animals reveal about our own sexual behaviour? Explore how sexual diversity and the experience of pleasure itself may be the key to species survival.

A young Canadian is going on the adventure of a lifetime. He believes he knows the location of a lost Maya city, and he’s heading to Mexico to find it.

Anthony Morgan shines a light where the sun doesn’t usually shine. Why we have butts, how they evolved and how to keep yours healthy.

Veteran polar bear guide Dennis Compayre goes on a remarkable journey into the world of a polar bear mom and her newborn cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time.

Program shows how animals modify their environments in many ways; by building nests.

There is a new hybrid species which is part wolf, part coyote.

The biggest archaeological survey ever conducted of the Stonehenge landscape finds new evidence of a lost civilization.

From emus to penguins, meet some of the most devoted stay-at-home animal dads on the planet.

Veteran polar bear guide, Dennis Compayre watches as a mother bear teaches her young cubs to hunt and discovers how they are struggling to adapt to a rapidly warming Arctic.

When humanity hits pause, nature reboots. Scientists discover the surprising ways pandemic lockdowns affected our planet.

The secret ingredient to becoming a better cook? Science! Top chefs and culinary experts explain the chemistry, physics, and microbiology of cooking