Animal Planet HD Thursday
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8:00 AM
Animal Cribs
Antonio Ballatore reveals pet homes that have inspired his own creations
Designer Antonio Ballatore showcases incredible pet-centric builds that have inspired his own creations
9:00 AM
Dodo Heroes
A woman who runs a sanctuary for abused and neglected horses
The work of Ashley DiFelice, who runs Twist of Fate Farm and Sanctuary, where she rescues abused and neglected horses. Here she and her five-year-old son welcome two dwarf ponies
10:00 AM
Bad Dog!
A cat knocks over a Christmas tree
Footage of naughty animals that cause their owners grief, including a cat that knocks over a Christmas tree and a dog that ends up inside a toaster oven
11:00 AM
Alaska: Homestead Rescue
Stuart and Toni Rinker's Idaho homestead is threatened by an approaching wildfire
Threatened by an approaching wildfire, Stuart and Toni Rinker need a solution to their failing Idaho homestead, but Stuart opposes the Raneys' fire-proofing plans
12:00 PM
Animal Cribs
Transforming the home of a couple who run a parrot sanctuary
Antonio Ballatore transforms the home of a couple who run a parrot sanctuary, which houses 23 birds. The team creates a new outdoor aviary to allow the birds to fly free
1:00 PM
Dodo Heroes
The team at Ireland's only seal rescue centre recount their most amazing rescues
The team at Ireland's only seal rescue centre recount their most amazing rescues. Egg was two months old when she had a flipper amputated
2:00 PM
Blue Serengeti
A portrait of three shark hotspots off the coast of California
Shark expert Barbara Block gives a portrait of the Blue Serengeti, three marine hotspots off the coast of California that have been made more visible thanks to new technology
3:00 PM
Sharks vs Dolphins: Face Off
Scientists try to understand the relationship between sharks and dolphins
Sharks and dolphins have shared the ocean for ages, but only recently, scientists have begun to understand the true nature of the relationship between these two masters of the sea
4:00 PM
Dogs 101
The dogs that make the best family pets
The dogs that make the best family pets, from a choice of Golden retriever, Great Dane, Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Newfoundland, labrador retriever and bichon frise
5:00 PM
Alaska: Homestead Rescue
A Colorado family whose crops are failing
The Counters moved to a remote plot in Colorado for much-needed tranquillity. But two years in, their crops are failing and their teenage kids are bored
6:00 PM
Animal Cribs
Renovating a family's dog-friendly garden
Antonio Ballatore and his team help a family who have opened their garden to all the neighbourhood dogs, adding a paddling pool, ramps and tunnels and custom dog houses
7:00 PM
Dodo Heroes
The work of a woman who runs an Australian wombat sanctuary
The work of Donna Stepan who runs Sleepy Burrow Wombat Sanctuary near Canberra. When she takes in a new orphaned baby in poor condition, the next 24 hours prove critical
8:00 PM
From Wags to Riches
The work of Bill Berloni, who trains rescued animals for the stage and screen
The work of Bill Berloni, a self-styled Dr Dolittle who trains rescued animals for stage and screen appearances
9:00 PM
Pit Bulls & Parolees
A couple have trouble choosing between two dogs
A Houston couple is torn between two dogs and cannot decide which one to take home with them. A local stray is in dire need of medical attention, but afraid of humans
10:00 PM
Alaskan Bush People
The Browns begin their biggest project yet
Billy's dream of achieving a self-sustaining lifestyle is tested as the Browns begin their biggest project yet. Matt and Bam contribute to the expansion with a new venture
11:00 PM
Killer Whales
Examining killer whales' feeding behaviour
Scientists examine killer whales' feeding behaviour, including flipping great white sharks and dolphin hunting, to discover how these techniques are passed on
12:00 AM
Pit Bulls & Parolees: Tia's Tales
Tia's daughter Mariah recounts her experience of being born into the rescue life
Tia's daughter Mariah recounts her experience of being born into the rescue life. She reveals her first solo rescue and losing her beloved dog, Sloth
1:00 AM
Alaskan Bush People
Harsh conditions cause trouble for Matt, Bam, Bear and Gabe
Matt, Bam, Bear and Gabe feel the strain of making deliveries in harsh conditions, and circumstances force a decision that will change the Browns' lives
2:00 AM
Dogs 101
The dogs that make the best family pets
The dogs that make the best family pets, from a choice of Golden retriever, Great Dane, Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Newfoundland, labrador retriever and bichon frise
3:00 AM
Alaska: Homestead Rescue
A Colorado family whose crops are failing
The Counters moved to a remote plot in Colorado for much-needed tranquillity. But two years in, their crops are failing and their teenage kids are bored
4:00 AM
Animal Cribs
Renovating a family's dog-friendly garden
Antonio Ballatore and his team help a family who have opened their garden to all the neighbourhood dogs, adding a paddling pool, ramps and tunnels and custom dog houses