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Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller explores the inner workings of the global underworld's most dangerous black markets. In each episode, she journeys inside a different black market from drugs to guns to tiger parts to meet the players, learn the business, and unearth the...

The next generation of Alaskans play by their own rules, rebelling against society norms and surviving Arctic climates. Michael Manzo travels nomadically in search of opportunity. Alex Javor leaves life in Virginia behind to build his dream cabin. The Rowlands instill critical lessons of...

The North Carolina Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world with more than 1,000 animals that live in lush natural habitats. A passionate family of vets and zookeepers is on hand to help with everything from emergency surgery to animal births....

Virus Hunters" reveals the chilling stories of the heroic experts leading the most critical scientific mission of a generation, featuring epidemiologist Christopher Golden and ABC News foreign correspondent James Longman as they embark on a journey to speak with the scientists that are connecting...

SCIENCE OF STUPID, series 8. Dallas Campbell hosts the show that combines serious science with some of the craziest, most spectacular user generated clips ever recorded. In each programme we show 40 to 50 clips of misadventure: ordinary folk making extraordinary mistakes and paying...

Newly declassified hard drives taken from the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed reveal a groundbreaking look at his personal life. Experts sift through the 470,000 digital files to piece together a roadmap into the mind of a mass murderer. Examine his contradictory...

In Jade Eyed Leopard, big-cat filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers Beverly and Dereck Joubert follow Toto, a leopard with unusually bright aquamarine eyes, as she learns fundamental survival skills. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons, this special films Toto during the first three...

Using all their guile and restoration knowledge, Tim and Fuzz aim to sneak away clapped out classics without their owners knowing. Then, in a blizzard of grease and grime, get the much-loved motors back where they deserve to be, on the road. For the...

Hazen Audel travels to some of the most extreme places on the planet to meet indigenous tribes and learn their ancient techniques of survival. He then sets out into the wilderness alone battling the jungles in South America, the cloud forests in northern Laos,...

Secrets of the Zoo gives unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to one of the nation's largest and most popular zoos, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and conservation center, The Wilds. With more than 1,000 team members; 10,000 animals; 7,000 veterinary cases; and more than 100 animal...

For centuries, Inuit in the Arctic have lived on and around the frozen ocean. Now, as climate change is rapidly melting the sea ice between Canada and Greenland, development here threatens to upset the delicate balance between their communities, land and wildlife.

Academy Award -nominated filmmaker Steve James' fascinating and complex portrait of contemporary Chicago delivers a deep, multifaceted look into the soul of a quintessentially American city, set against the backdrop of its history-making 2019 mayoral election, and the tumultuous 2020 summer of COVID-19 and...

When North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un disappeared for three weeks, rumors swirled. With no succession plan in place, instability in this isolated dictatorship could have repercussions across the globe. Three generations have held power for over seven decades through their cult of personality claiming...

Tag along with National Geographic photographer, fellow and founder of the Photo Ark, Joel Sartore, on his quest to use the power of photography to inspire people to save species at risk by photographing every species living in the world's zoos and wildlife sanctuaries,...

Egypt is home to the richest source of archaeological treasures on the planet. In this series, our cameras follow teams across Egypt on the front line of archaeology, through a full season of excavations. Crawling beneath pyramids, uncovering long-lost tombs and unearthing 3,000-year-old mummies,...

SAVAGE KINGDOM is back with real-life drama from Mombo, Northern Botswana, where peace never lasts long, and power comes with a price. The Kingdom's royalty returns to rid the land of hyena rule and regain their rightful control. The tables are turning; dominance is...

SharkFest Volume 2 includes 5 all-new specials from National Geographic showcasing the ocean's greatest competitors in their natural habitat. Join marine biologist Kori Garza to discover the hunting tactics of tiger sharks, Dr. Michael Heithaus to reveal the mysterious connection between sharks and volcanoes,...

In Central America, a caravan of migrants seeking a better life heads north to the United States, as narco-traffickers move drugs and money back and forth across the same border. From Academy Award-nominated director Sebastian Junger and Emmy-winning producer Nick Quested, BLOOD ON THE...

Journalists Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko set out on assignment for National Geographic Magazine to traverse the Grand Canyon by foot. They hope this 750-mile walk will help them better understand one of America's most revered landscapes and the commercial developments poised to alter...

SharkFest Volume 3 includes 5 all-new specials from National Geographic showcasing the ocean's greatest competitors in their natural habitat. Join marine biologist Ryan Johnson to witness a great white shark feast on a humpback whale, marine biologist Dr. Austin Gallagher to search for the...

On this season of The Incredible Dr. Pol, the docs are racing from critical clinic visits to emergency farm calls. The crew of Pol Veterinary Services works seven days a week pulling calves, pushing prolapses and triaging the mayhem that comes with the central...

Beneath our feet, under trillions of tons of rock, lurk astonishing, deadly secrets. Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions are all driven by hidden forces deep inside our planet. Now, using the latest scientific data from sensors and surface scans, we can x-ray the Earth to...

Over 800 years ago, ancient Mayan civilization collapsed, and now, the ruins are slowly being lost to time. A team of a high-tech archaeologists try to virtually preserve these hallowed grounds and, in the process, discover the truth behind the Mayan legends about a...

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the city of Paradise, California. REBUILDING PARADISE, from Academy Award-winning director RON HOWARD and Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer, is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community...

New England anglers steam South to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the winter bluefin tuna season. They will face new challenges, including harsh weather and a new set of competing fishermen with their own Southern charms and tactics. They must compete with...

Sudden shark attacks frequently occur on beaches across the world, and the motive behind the bite often puzzles locals and scientists alike. When Sharks Attack investigates these incidences to shed light on why and where shark encounters take place, with the hope that if...

Being the Queen uses a treasure trove of never-before-heard interview recordings from those who know the Queen personally. Paired with deeply researched archival footage and photos, the one-hour special provides an in-depth look at her life and some of the most important, influential events...

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa is back for more wild adventures in the Sunshine State. The stellar team of vets and animal care experts at Zoo Tampa are devoted to an exotic cast of animals, from African elephants and Bornean orangutans, to Florida panthers...

Archaeologist Allan Maca leads a team of intrepid experts on an epic adventure to solve mysteries, explore secrets and reveal amazing wonders of Ancient China like never before. Guided by images from space, cutting-edge technology on the ground, and the very latest excavations of...

India From Above is a two-part documentary series of a diverse nation and her people. From the air, experience the largest religious gathering in the world enabled by AI, a mega solar power plant, one of the world's highest ultra-marathons, a floating civilization, a...

Gathering Storm forms a unique view on the planet's fiercest storms, through the experience of people who work at sea inside the major hurricane zones of the world. So as the storm approaches and the clock ticks down, witness weather at its wildest, from...

Ben and Erin Schroeder live and work in the heart of America. The brutal Midwest winter presents a wide range of challenges as they face ever-changing obstacles that stand between them and the health of the animals in their care. The Schroeders put thousands...

Drain the Oceans dives deep into the unknown a truly epic, truly original series that takes underwater adventure and earth science illustration into a whole new era. Ambitious exploration, advances in scientific research and innovative technology allow earth science and history to step forward...

LOST ON EVEREST shines a light on what happened to Andrew "Sandy" Irvine and George Leigh Mallory, who set out to attempt the first true summit of Mount Everest in 1924. A team of professional climbers, filmmakers and experts led by journalist Mark Synnott...

Three new captains arrive in Gloucester with the goal of defeating the local fleet, but it won't be easy. Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com feels the pressure as he fights to win another title. The Gloucester captains and crews rally with and against him...

India is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. Home to elephants, tigers, leopards and bears, it also has 1.3 billion people who compete with wild animals for living space. A dedicated team of conservationists and veterinarians is on a mission to rescue...

Never-before-seen archival footage allows viewers to "ride" in the cockpits of the planes that destroyed Hitler's menacing air force, the Luftwaffe. The airmen flew dangerous missions, announcing their arrival into Germany with thousands of white vapor trails and dropping bombs on the Reich. This...

May 8th, 2020 marks 75 years since Victory in Europe, when the Nazis surrendered to the Allies ending WWII in Europe. We relive that electrifying day, and many of the dramatic events leading up to it, through the words of the people who remember...

Alaskan heroes rescue, rehabilitate, research and celebrate the wild animals of America's last frontier. Representing three renowned conservation centers, these animal lovers work by land, sea and air in one of the most challenging places on our planet protecting Alaska's wildlife.

A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Ramadan Hussein discovers a fully intact burial complex beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to reshape what we know about mummification, unlocking secrets forgotten since the age of the...

Every day is a new challenge for Dr. Michelle Oakley, the only all-species vet for hundreds of miles in the Yukon. Whether wrestling bison, performing surgery on a bear or braving frozen landscapes to return a lynx to the wild, Dr. Oakley does whatever...

Secrets of the Zoo gives unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to one of the nation's largest and most popular zoos, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. With 2,000 employees, 10,000 animals, 6,000 veterinary cases and more than 100 animal births each year, Secrets of the Zoo tells...

Jane Goodall: The Hope is a two-hour special following Goodall throughout her never-ending travels, capturing her relentless commitment and determination to spread a message of hope. The film offers an intimate perspective of Goodall's pivotal transformation from scientist to inspirational activist and leader and...

Extreme Rescues does a 180 on the traditional survival genre. Telling dramatic real-life stories from across the globe, using footage captured by the rescuers themselves, this series puts viewers in the center of the action for every heart-stopping twist and turn as they witness...

At Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in rural Bonaire, Georgia, longtime friends Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson own and operate a bustling veterinary clinic that treats animals of all shapes and sizes. The docs and staff have their hands completely full while treating a dog...

On this season of The Incredible Dr. Pol, the docs are off to the races as they zoom from critical clinic visits to emergency farm calls. The crew of Pol Veterinary Services works seven days a week pulling calves, pushing prolapses and trying to...

National Geographic has reimagined BRAIN GAMES and added a Hollywood twist to the classic mind-bending format. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, this new season of BRAIN GAMES challenges some of the world's biggest celebrities to realize their special brain power through fun and highly entertaining...

Ben and Erin Schroeder live and work among farmers in the heart of America. Here, blizzards, tornados and heat waves present a wide range of challenges, which only the most passionate vets are qualified to handle. They have the skill and heart required of...

124 million people enter the U.S. through our nation's airports each year. It's a nonstop human tidal wave and hid amongst them are an endless stream of contraband and ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of...

THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS OF CHINA takes audiences into the secret wilds of China to reveal the beauty of its hidden kingdoms. With unique access to locations across the country, viewers go on a journey through these magical realms, exploring five very different worlds. "Stars"...