The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Australia where they must save some animals from a wildfire.

We take a look at some of nature's odder creatures; the Technicolor chameleon, the blind and bucked-tooth naked mole rat, and the half-pig, half hippopotamus babirusa make appearances.

Insects are the most diverse animal group on the planet. The key to their success is their unique ability to reshape themselves. They possess fearsome weapons, yet can display surprising tenderness and sophisticated behavior. Take to the skies with millions of monarch butterflies in Mexico; see a beetle spray boiling chemicals at its enemies; witness giant bees fight to the death over females; join the marching columns of grass cutter ants; and spend...

An in-depth look at the science of decomposition, Death Eaters showcases how and why living things are recycled by the planet and its creatures after death.

They are scaly, cold-blooded, and one of the most-feared species: reptiles. This extraordinary species has adapted creatively to survive on this planet. Some have developed the ability to change skin color, have poisonous venom, or grow strong protective shells. This program will explore the unique origins, characteristics, and habitats of tortoises and turtles, tuatara, crocodiles, and lizards.

With a short life, a mother spider lays 100 eggs in a nest and nurses them to hatch. As the babies grown they turn on her and attack her and inject poison into her body and consume her to survive.

Olive Ridley turtles travel across the vast reaches of the Pacific Ocean to arrive at the coast of Central America. There, every year, they lay thousands of eggs under the sandy shores of Costa Rica. The baby turtles hatch together in droves and struggle down the beach towards the safety of the open waters. But the 40 meter dash to the sea is riddled with danger, as predators lie in wait for the scurrying youngsters.

Tarantulas are the oldest spiders on the planet and have venomous fangs that rival many snakes. They have a combination of five characteristics that make them unique. They are hairy, have dense hair pads with retractable claws and long fingerlike spinnerets. They also have cuspules, which are black studs, all around their mouthparts, used to crush food. Lastly, they have eight eyes set in a rectangular position - yet remain almost blind. Other spiders...

From birth the mother takes care of her fox cubs. She cleans them, feeds them and tries to teach them to hunt. The cubs are distracted and lose their hunt for the day