Natural World

Comedian Bill Bailey introduces a delightfully eccentric cast of creatures that have chosen to do things differently. Odd, unconventional and unusual, these are animals that don't normally grab the limelight. They include the parrot that has forgotten how to fly, the bear that has turned vegetarian, a chameleon that is barely bigger than an ant, and a penguin that lives in a forest.

The Californian sea otter is one of the rarest and possibly cutest animals in the world. So, when a sea otter mum decides to have her pup among the yachts of a millionaire's marina, it is a unique event. The mum must teach her baby how to dodge the boats and find the food in this busy harbor. However, the arrival of a tough male sea otter signals disaster for the family.

There are squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. This fascinating wildlife documentary uncovers the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky characters, putting their problem solving to the test on a special assault course. It is time to meet the animal family that should never be underestimated: The Super Squirrels.

A dolphin is about to be born in the treacherous waters of Shark Bay in Western Australia. Its mother must use all her skills to keep her newborn safe from the sharks that sweep into the bay every year. From whistling to her unborn calf in the first few hours of her baby’s life to the struggles her eldest son faces leaving home, a rare insight into the lives of bottlenose dolphins is revealed.

In the outback of Australia, the world's most famous 'kangaroo mum' is expanding operations. Brolga, aka Kangaroo Dundee, is opening his doors to a whole new bunch of animal characters, including a trio of camels and a wombat called Pete. Kangaroo joeys are still his priority, but as the dream of building a wildlife hospital looms, life in the Australian bush grows more hectic.

In central Australia, Brolga, the world's most famous ‘kangaroo mum’, is learning what it takes to look after his extended animal family. Three emu chicks are wreaking havoc, the camels are rapidly outgrowing their enclosure and Pete the wombat is proving to be quite a handful. Plus a clash with his old sparring partner, Roger the alpha male kangaroo, has left a struggling Brolga on crutches.