Sky Nature Today

From the inescapable gang mentality of mating male dolphins, to the female geladas who always get the last word, discover how certain alphas use teamwork to their advantage.

Often, small alphas use big weapons to remain on top. Welcome to a world of stink bombs, needlelike choppers, razor-sharp beaks and killer talons

From elands locking corkscrew horns to striped marlins spearing unsuspecting prey, avoid the swords, spikes and deadly hood ornaments on these epic alpha hunters.

Go scavenging with nature's clean-up crew, as Tasmanian devils get into food fights with rivals, dung beetles roll over the competition and more.

From the blond manes of golden snub-nose monkeys, to the flamingo's pink feathers, get a front-row seat to nature's most spectacular fashion show.

For certain alphas - from gorillas and moose to pelicans and sharks - bigger is definitely better

Part one of two. The lives of three rival species, lions, leopards and cheetahs, revealing the strategies each has evolved to coexist in their shared world

Part two of two. The cheetah cubs make a difficult decision and a scary encounter forces leopard mum Sephiri choose between her old family and her new cubs

The naturalist explores the varieties of plant life housed at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London, and explains what they reveal about the natural world

The naturalist explores how the plants at Kew Gardens change through the seasons and discovers the surprising properties of some of the institution's fungi

The naturalist concludes his exploration of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew by examining plants that have evolved to minimise their dependence on water

Part one of two. Investigating the reasons why young animals enjoy playing and how it can teach them to survive in the wild

Part two of two. The secrets behind animals' group games, revealing the benefits they gain from their playful behaviour

Footage of one of the most dramatic moments in nature - a predator claiming its prey, revealing how these creatures have adapted to achieve epic feats of speed, cunning and agility

A celebration of Texan wildlife, showing the world through the eyes of catfish, ocelots and other native creatures and discovering how conservation efforts can save habitats

Documentary following the work of dedicated staff at the RSPCA Hospital in Brisbane, Australia

Cameras rejoin the cheetah family as the mothers collaborate to keep the cubs fed. Plus, the cubs fight to survive abandonment and harsh conditions

Examining the different navigation methods that involve power and precision, innate GPS, and complicated routes through crowded skies

A profile of the animal that shares a common ancestor with the koala, but is less well known than its fellow Australian

The wombats' mating season, a break from their solitary lives. Despite their timidness, their behaviour here can be surprisingly energetic

Cameras rejoin the cheetah family as the mothers collaborate to keep the cubs fed. Plus, the cubs fight to survive abandonment and harsh conditions

The work of Bristol wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn, who during the Covid-19 pandemic set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden

Footage of one of the most dramatic moments in nature - a predator claiming its prey, revealing how these creatures have adapted to achieve epic feats of speed, cunning and agility

A four-part journey through the seasons, beginning in spring, when the natural world stirs into life. As the days get longer, animals make an effort to reproduce

Summer brings challenges and opportunities on the African plains, as many animals are able to feast, while others battle it out in search for food and water in the merciless heat

The autumn season brings fresh opportunities for creatures including seals, chameleons and monkeys. Plus, rare creatures begin to reveal themselves

The Southern African winter brings drought, ice and storms. As animals battle the elements, they face more competition amongst themselves