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After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.

Follow the young life of an adorable polar bear cub who beat the odds to not only thrive but become one of the most famous bears in the world. Learn how a caring Berlin zookeeper takes care of him, and of how a trio of polar bear newborns and two orphaned brown bears get into all sorts of mischief.

An abused teen finds redemption in her relationship with a horse that has also suffered abuse.

Albert Narracott enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry.

In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about amazing animals with incredible abilities. How does a chameleon change colors to blend in with its terrain? How do whales navigate our oceans? How can octopuses use tools and unscrew jar lids? What special abilities do elephants, goats, cats, and cows possess? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with this exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important...

The head of operations and investigations at the Last Great Ape Organization (LAGA) hunts a ring of wildlife traffickers possessing 550 pounds of pangolin scales as he recalls the events that led him down this path. Meanwhile, a newly rescued tree pangolin fights to regain strength and freedom thanks to the professional care provided by the Tikki Hywood Foundation Cameroon. Pangolins are the world's most illegally trafficked mammal.

A stockbroker relies on a talking horse for tips.

What starts out to be a bummer of a summer for a rebellious teenage boy turns into one of the most action-packed vacations of his life. When Sandy is sent to the Florida Keys to stay with his salty Uncle Porter, he never dreamed he'd become best mates with a feisty, orphaned dolphin whose life he saved. Sandy and Flipper get into some high seas antics and thrilling escapades, fighting dangerous enemies and making new friends. Sandy's special relationship...

Because of Winn-Dixie: The heartwarming "tail" of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them works magic on her reserved dad and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer. A Dog's Purpose: The soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. A...

A scientist trains dolphins to speak, only to find them kidnapped for use in a vicious assassination plot. Includes interviews with screenwriter Buck Henry and co-stars Edward Herrmann and Leslie Charleson.