Unspoiled Planet

Tour the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve where lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants and the rare black impala roam the hills of scenic South Africa.

Step into the black bear's den where the elusive Florida black bear has found refuge in the thick swamplands of the Okefenokee swamp. Our cameras braved the intense heat, the hostile alligators and the slithering snakes to bring you rare footage of the powerful and secretive Florida black bears. Footage never before seen on TV.

The city of Cape Coral, Florida has the largest population of burrowing owls in the world. These little birds about the size of a soda can, may symbolize the ability of man to respectfully co-exist with wildlife.

This legendary predator is frequently in the news and a horrifying character of Hollywood films. This episode explores the myths about sharks and sets the record straight.

Since the westward expansion, bison practically became extinct. But, preservation efforts in Yellowstone National Park where the population was once as low as 50, are building the herds up again. Come see these huge animals on the open range as they were in the old west.

Known for its percussive tail and its venomous bite a symbol of rebellion and freedom, as well as the center of attention at hundreds of rattlesnake roundups in the western United States. Learn all about these pit vipers and some of the common misconceptions about other venomous snakes.

Visit Central America's finest zoo for a close encounter with unusual animals such the tapir, margay, ocelot, the black howler monkey, kinkajou and coatimundi.

From the coastal plains of Florida to the mountain regions of the west, the US hosts a variety of beautiful and amazing birds. The gorgeous footage in this episode will make a budding ornithologist of any viewer.

Life at this animal clinic is anything but boring and repetitous. One day they are patching up a cracked shell of a gopher tortous, the next they are performing surgery on a bird with a broken wing. And in between, the are rescuing baby racoons without a mother. Meet the heroes of this wildlife ER in this episode of Unspoiled Planet!

They fascinate us when they capture and devour a meal that seems much too large to swallow. They deceive us with their beauty, their colorful skin painted with eye catching patterns. But beneath their beauty there can be danger. And yet they scare us. Venemous Snakes with their fangs and their deadly bite!

According to the convention of on international trade in endangered species, there are 5,000 animal species worldwide considered endangered. In the US alone there are many animals on the Governemnt's endangered species list. But the good news is some of these species are making a recovery. Wild Animals near extinction, making a comeback on this edition of unspoiled planet.

A walk in the woods, a trip to the beach, or an adventure into the wild may be filled with potential danger, the danger of encountering a deadly animal. Wherever you go there is a chance you'll encounter dangerous wildlife. Now, step into the danger zone and meet some of the worlds most dangerous animals.

Explore the mysterious underwater world of sharks, dolphin, rays and other creatures of the deep.