Sky Nature Saturday

Three lionesses go into labour, unaware that three rival lions are waiting across the river to oust the males, eat the newborn cubs, and take over the pride

The runt of a litter of lion cubs becomes separated from the pride, and would seem to be doomed - but the baby's mother responds to a cry for help and comes to the rescue

Etosha, a once-great lake which dried up and now only fills with the summer rains, attracting all manner of water birds including flamingos

The rich world of plants and animals along the course of South Africa's Orange River, from its origins to where it spills out into the Atlantic Ocean

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

This edition unmasks the beauty of swamplands, which have inspired centuries of folklore and serve as a vital link between life and death

Exploring the unique artistic ability of Thai elephant Hong, whose surprisingly impressive painting skills have cast doubt on theories regarding animal intelligence

The story of Skamp, a four-year-old schnauzer that is said to have predicted the deaths of 58 residents in an Ohio nursing home over the past three years

A day in the life of a lemur family living in the rainforest of Madagascar's Mantadia National Park

Exploring some of Madagascar's most striking landscapes and remarkable creatures in a look at how the island's species have evolved over time

From chameleons and lizards to frogs and snakes, check out Madagascar's cold-blooded creatures and how they have adapted to survive on the island

Adorable animal babies and the clans that care for them, including a koala joey, elk twins and a litter of Asian short-clawed otters

Some baby animals are sweet - but some are downright ugly. This edition features those that are a little harder on the eye, revealing how their looks actually keep them alive

From lemurs and squirrel monkeys to orang-utans, a look at what makes primates so different

Part one of two. The naturalist explores the origins of life on Earth, explaining how newly discovered fossils have transformed scientists' understanding of the first organisms

Part two of two. The naturalist explores how evolution gained pace once creatures developed mouths and mobility, and reveals how animals began surviving on dry land

The battles that rage between animals of the African savannah, including hippos, elephants and lions

Creature conflicts in India, home of exotic animals and vibrant warfare. Monkeys stage dust-ups, blackbucks wage open war and peacock dandies swing switchblades

Lizzie and veterinarian Joares scramble to collar more jaguars amid storms, floods and power outages

A curious raccoon sticks his head a little too far into a peanut butter jar on a sweltering summer day in Toronto. See how the team gets him out of this sticky situation

The rescue crew pays a house call to a sleepy horse barn where a fox with an irritating skin condition is staying up in an old stall

A flock of cedar waxwings takes over the centre's aviary and keeps the staff busy with endless demands for food

The rescue team undertakes a madcap chase after a red-tailed hawk - he can't fly, but he can certainly run. Plus, rare albino squirrel recovers from being unwell

The battles that rage between animals of the African savannah, including hippos, elephants and lions

Creature conflicts in India, home of exotic animals and vibrant warfare. Monkeys stage dust-ups, blackbucks wage open war and peacock dandies swing switchblades

Lizzie and veterinarian Joares scramble to collar more jaguars amid storms, floods and power outages

Following the journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the first community-owned and operated elephant sanctuary in Africa

Exploring the lives of two troops of long-tailed macaques residing in the forests of Singapore, revealing the world of these curious and intelligent primates

The Hill Troop invade the Street Troop's turf, before the Sisterhood plots to kidnap Sara's baby. Meanwhile, alpha Loci discovers his old rival is back

A brawl erupts after the Street Troop finds the Hill Troop on their turf, before alpha wannabe Ajit makes his move