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On the next episode of Alpha Dogs, Kenny and the Vohne Liche Kennels gang head to the west coast to check up on the VLK West kennel location that opened up close to a year ago in Banning, California. In order to develop and grow the kennel, Kenny needs to find a supplier of high-quality…
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There are so many plants and animals to explore under the sea and none of them are boring. Life on the sand and in the waves has forced species to evolve in beautiful and bizarre ways to ensure their survival. Their natural history and alien shapes are never dull and sometimes even astonishing. In the…
In Kingdom of Oceans: Fire and Ice viewers have the opportunity to examine the paradox of whales, penguins, iguanas and dolphins. These are all animal which inherited a burdensome legacy from their land-dwelling ancestors: they must breathe in open air. When an animal finds its food in the ocean waters, coming up for air can…
In the new series Kingdom of the Oceans, viewers explore the world underwater and discover creatures and behaviors they may have never seen before. Nearly three quarters of our planet lies under water and there is a tremendous amount of life to discover and much of it is strange and surprising, such as the coral…
The Michigan heat is taking its toll on Dr. Pol and his team this week. But unfortunately for these vets, the animals are suffering from the rising temperature. Dr. Pol and his son, Charles, treat a calf with pneumonia that is not faring well with a thick blanket of humidity covering the area. They hope…
On this week’s episode of the Incredible Dr. Pol, the hectic life of Dr. Pol gets ramped up a notch with the visit of his Dutch family and his son Charles’ L.A. lady. Although the company makes the clinic feel jam-packed, having a few extra hands on farm calls provide a little relief for Doc…
By Nick Stein Today’s mission was with the Rio Grande City brush crew, who are responsible for driving 40 to 50 mile north and northeast of the Border Patrol station to search, detain and rescue groups of illegal immigrants who have been dropped off on vast ranch land to try and circumnavigate the Falfurrias checkpoint.…
Christmas is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than Pol style? The entire family gets to work getting the house ready for Christmas, while Dr. Pol and Charles also take the time to reflect on all the great moments in the past year, and all the exciting stories that are still…
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When Angela Harter moved out of the city many years ago, she had no idea what her life would be like. Now, living in rural Central Ohio – a place once known for its lax laws on exotic animal ownership and breeding – Angela Harter’s “Rescue One” animal sanctuary has literally taken over her house. (See…
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Dr. Jan Pol recently took time out to answer fan questions on National Geographic Channel’s Facebook page. The questions ranged from details about Dr. Pol’s history and experiences through to his family and the new season of The Incredible Dr. Pol. Read a transcript of the questions and answers below, and be sure to tune…
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With the upcoming premiere of Untamed Americas this weekend, we asked Casey Anderson to share one of his most inspirational wild moments. I don’t know how the bison died, but over the last three years I can tell you that it has impacted so many. The massive pile of bones and large skull stand high…
Written by Toby Strong, Witness Cameraman. A week into our shoot and already there is a lot to tell. Myself (cameraman), Stuart (producer), Gianni (Edit Assistant) and Tracy (Editor) are based on the Southern fringes of the Kalahari Desert. We are filming a group of twenty-five meerkats, called “Whiskers”, led by Thundercat and Enili; the…
24/7 WILD: Filming the Lone Lioness and Her Cub
Posted by National Geographic Channels on May 7, 2012 
Written by Kiri Cashell – Researcher, Masai Mara Oh no here comes the rain again!! When it rains in the Mara everyone knows about it – it doesn’t just rain, it pours! Not one day has passed without the team seeing the ominous sight of thick, black, storm clouds raging over the horizon, and as…
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From a grizzly bear hunting in the Rockies to a bat that has a tongue longer than its body; from a killer mouse that howls at the moon to the spectacle of thousands of rays “flying” through the air; from jaguars hunting caimans to dolphins swimming around trees—the Americas are full of amazing surprises. Many…
Posted by Will the smell ever go away? That’s how I’m feeling tonight after we filmed the dreaded and forever named chicken experiment. The idea was to visually reveal how the process of decomposition can be slowed down. It all began a few weeks ago when we were still in pre-production in New Zealand. Our amazing fixer,…
Can’t wait till fall? Neither can we! Check out what’s coming soon to the WILD lineup: Meet the freshest faces of Nat Geo WILD. Three rugged, adventure-seeking experts answering the “call of the wild.” And one veteran who will give them all a run for their money. Also coming up: Animals Say the Wildest Things:…
Rats!!! Dr. Brady Barr is looking to do a show about rats and wants to hear your rat tales. Have a creepy crawly encounter with a member of the rodent realm? Tell Brady all about it, and it could wind up in his show on Nat Geo WILD! Anything could work, from encounters with…
It’s the middle of the night in the Northern Territory and our Monster Fish film crew is setting out on the East Alligator River to catch crocodiles, something unusual for Monster Fish shows which focus on giant freshwater fish. Crocodiles are an iconic tourist attraction in the Northern Territory , so we can’t avoid including…
Despite being the largest invertebrate on our planet, giant squid remain a mystery. The species lives far too deep for divers to study. But body parts – and whole carcasses – have washed up on shore. Adult giant squid are so mammoth, they can have basketball-sized eyeballs. The biggest one ever found was 59 feet in…
The great white shark is often thought of as the ultimate ocean predator, a mindless, untouchable killing machine at the top of the food chain. Because of an incident that occurred just off San Francisco, we now know that it’s much more complicated than that. Great whites are in fact prey for a much larger…
This expedition touched me in a way that I never expected. In fact, I think it actually changed my outlook on life. You see, as a guy that has spent the better part of his life studying fish diversity, specifically fish jaws and feeding behaviors, I fully expected to be blown-away by the fishes in…
Recently the dog sled sport and tourism activity has been under a lot of scrutiny. At present there is no law enforcement who inspect, license or regulate companies that offer sled rides (although several organizations recommend food, water, exercise and kennel size standards). Many operators are pushing for new legislation that enforce an industry standard.So…
There are six newly- recognized dog breeds debuting at the Westminster Kennel Club’s 135th Annual All Breed Dog Show in New York City next week. Get to know these pageant pooches and pick your faves for Best in Show! Bluetick Coonhound “Blueticks are scent hounds… they hunt in the swamps of North Carolina,” owner Susan…
In the early 1900s, the great egret’s snowy-white plumage was in high demand to adorn women’s hats and other fashions. As a result, North American populations were decimated by feather hunting – some groups by 95 percent. But over the last century, great egrets have been under legal protection and their populations are recovering. According…
The African hippo is an enormous mammal of raw, charging power. And with a bite force of 1800 pounds, capturing this dangerous beast is the ultimate challenge. What’s it take for wildlife experts to catch and relocate a 3,000-pound bull hippo? Mastering a way to sedate and capture a hippo might offer a solution to…
