7pm THIS WILD LIFE - Nature/Documentary ... Wildlife expert Saba Douglas-Hamilton, together with her husband Frank and their three young children, move to the romantic Samburu National Reserve in Kenya to run a safari camp for the first time.
IN THIS EPISODE: Elephant in the Bedroom - Things get off to a rocky start when guests arrive earlier than expected and an elephant emergency pushes everyone to their limits. Has the family got what it takes to survive their new wild life?
7:30pm WONDER OF ANIMALS: Penguins - Nature
At first sight, penguins seem ill-suited to their environment - rotund abdomens, stubby little legs and stiff wings appear to make the going tough. But in fact it is these very traits that enable this bird to thrive. Chris explores details of the penguin's anatomy, using new scientific research to reveal how its legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to conquer an extraordinary range of habitats, from deep forests to tropical waters, bustling cities and even the toughest place on the planet - Antarctica.
8pm NATURE: Animal Reunions - Nature/Documentary
What happens when people are reunited with the wild animals with which they forged a deep bond years ago? Will these gorillas, elephants, cheetahs and chimpanzees still recognize their human caregivers and how will they react? That is the premise of this program which also raises the question whether wild creatures can really experience emotions like joy, devotion, and love.
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9pm BUDDIES: How Dogs Discovered Man - Documentary
No animal reflects human social change as much as the dog. While dogs have been mankind's hunting buddies for millennia, in the modern world they also serve as companions, help the disabled, diagnose cancer, or sniff for drugs. BUDDIES - HOW DOGS DISCOVERED MAN reflects upon this shared cultural history, exploring the origins of a number of breeds and investigating the ways in which our relationship with dogs has changed. This informative and entertaining documentary takes a closer look at the intersection of nature and culture — a cinematic crossover sure to appeal to history buffs and dog lovers alike.
