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Natural history filmmaker Jens Westphalen filming in Down Under.

ZooTampa's special orangutan family is made up of three generations -- including three different mothers caring for young ones. This is from SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA: SEASON 3

Death Adders can reach a length of 50 to 60 centimeters. They live in the forests of Australia. This is from SERPENTS SURPRISE

The Zoo staff has been training Sid the wattled crane a voluntary beak trim behavior, keeping his beak trims as stress-free as possible. This is from SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA: SEASON 3

Alligators are shaping their biotopes. In the Everglades in Florida they are digging small lakes, where they can perfectly hunt for fish and endure the dry season. This is from SERPENTS SURPRISE

Close up shot of Siouxsie Gillett holding onto the harmless Brown house snake (Boaedon capensis) found under the kitchen cupboards in a rural home in Durban, South Africa. This is from SNAKE CITY: SEASON 6

RanDee, the Bornean orangutan's new baby, is the zoo's 11th offspring for the species, a significant addition to this critically endangered species. This is from SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA: SEASON 3

Horses enjoy their run at S&K Farms. This is from DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET: SEASON 6

Burmese Pythons are an invasive species in the Everglades of Florida. They pose a huge threat to all small native animals living in the area. This is from SERPENTS SURPRISE

Simon Keys holding a black mamba behind the head. This is from SNAKE CITY: SEASON 5

Lesser spotted woodpecker on a hollow tree in the forest in springtime. This is from WINTERS HIDDEN WONDERS: SEASON 1

Unlocking the secrets of the cosmos requires amazing machines and what’s under the hood of these technical wonders is nothing short of rocket science. This episode strips down the design of the Space Shuttle, the NASA Crawler, the ISS, and the Very Large Telescope. This is from COLOSSAL MACHINES: SEASON 1

Unlocking the secrets of the cosmos requires amazing machines and what’s under the hood of these technical wonders is nothing short of rocket science. This episode strips down the design of the Space Shuttle, the NASA Crawler, the ISS, and the Very Large Telescope. This is from COLOSSAL MACHINES: SEASON 1

Delta Junction, AK - Bison graze in the snowy field at Stevens Ranch. This is from DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET

Dr. Michelle Oakley dangles her stethoscope in front of Eider while Sidney looks on. This is from DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET: SEASON 6

Simon Keys holding a green mamba behind the head. He holds a snake bag in his left hand, ready to transfer the highly venomous snake into the bag to protect it while transporting it to an environment away from human habitation. This is from SNAKE CITY: SEASON 5

European alpine marmot looking for nest-building materials for their winter burrow in the Alps. This is from WINTERS HIDDEN WONDERS: SEASON 1

Since the beginning of humankind, we’ve looked to the sky and envied the ight of birds. Now, since the explosion of air travel, we dare to push the boundaries of science, going faster, farther and with bigger cargo. This episode strips down the design of the C5 Galaxy, the Airbus Tanker Craft, the CH53 Stallion King, and the Airlander 10. This is from COLOSSAL MACHINES: SEASON 1

Golden eagle hunting for mountain hare in Scotland's Cairngorm Mountains. This is from WINTERS HIDDEN WONDERS: SEASON 1

Wide shot of Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett standing on a viewing deck overlooking the ocean, while they bring in a Green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps). Green mambas are endemic to the narrow stretches of coastal areas on the east coast of Africa. This is from SNAKE CITY: SEASON 6

Two Scottish Highland Cows at Dev Hurlburt's Farm walk towards the camera.  This is from DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET: SEASON 6

Zoey the french bulldog has several lumps on her body that Dr. Okaley needs to investigate. This is from DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET: SEASON 8

European wolf hunting for reindeer in Norway's snowy taiga forest. This is from WINTERS HIDDEN WONDERS: SEASON 1

A Belgian draft horse walks along the fence at S&K Farms. This is from DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET: SEASON 6

The Spitting Cobra is able to spew its venom over a distance of tree meters directly into the eyes of its attacker. This is from SERPENTS SURPRISE

This is fromSNAKE CITY: SEASON 5

Silvio the Tamandua does somersaults in the grass. This is from SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA: SEASON 1

Simon Keys holding a black mamba behind the head. Siouxsie Gillett in background. This is from SNAKE CITY: SEASON 5

Although Malayan Flying Foxes are of the species, Vampyrus, they are mostly fruit-eating bats. This is from SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA

Though orangutans are typically solitary in the wild, at ZooTampa, the Bornean orangutan group has a strong bond and love to interact. This is from SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA

The Serval is the most successful hunter among South Africa’s cats. This is from SERPENTS SURPRISE