Grasslands: A Hidden Wilderness
Canada’s prairies are among the world’s most endangered, least protected ecosystems, but there are people working to keep them wild
Friday, September 27 at 9 PM
Ferrets, foxes and the fringed orchid: Species that suffer when grasslands are threatened
More than 70% of Canada’s prairie grassland has been converted for farming and other uses, endangering 60 species at risk
Louis Leakey selected three women to study the great apes, they inspire others today
Primatology is an area of science with one of the highest proportions of women to men
Takaya: Lone Wolf
The remarkable story of a solitary wolf living against the odds and his close bond with renowned wildlife photographer Cheryl Alexander
Friday, October 4 at 9 PM

Recent New Episodes

She Walks with Apes

She Walks with Apes

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

The Real T. rex

The Real T. rex

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

A Day In The Life of Earth

A Day In The Life of Earth

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

Behind the Lens Blog

Victoria photographer spends years documenting the life of a lone wolf off Vancouver Island

Victoria photographer spends years documenting the life of a lone wolf off Vancouver Island

“I've just fallen in love with who he is, what his qualities are and how he lives his life out there.”

We change our memories each time we recall them, but that doesn’t mean we’re lying

We change our memories each time we recall them, but that doesn’t mean we’re lying

Science has proven that our memories are more fragile and faulty than we ever thought

Documentary team helps solve mysteries surrounding Jumbo the elephant’s life and death

Documentary team helps solve mysteries surrounding Jumbo the elephant’s life and death

Jumbo’s skeleton was taken out of storage and examined by a team of international scientists.

I missed Christmas with my family to film tens of thousands of sea turtles come ashore in Costa Rica

I missed Christmas with my family to film tens of thousands of sea turtles come ashore in Costa Rica

Cameraman and presenter Hugo Kitching went to great lengths to witness one of nature’s most spectacular events

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The Wild Canadian Year

Wild Canadian Year


Visit our website to watch the series online, discover extra behind-the-scenes stories and view Canada's nature scenes in 360. Visit Wild Canadian Year