Pond Stars

During the Alaskan summer, 400 vessels with unrelenting fishing captains race out into Cook Inlet in an intense competition to secure a share of the wild Alaskan salmon run worth 60 million dollars.

In the Florida Everglades, National Geographic rides along with the staff of Billie Swamp Safari-considered among the best wild animal wranglers-for face-to-face encounters with the more than 1,600 animals that roam wild. The Swamp Men patrol the land, relocate animals from dangerous situations, and rescue animals in need-including crocodiles, alligators, a wild hog, a hungry black bear, a herd of ornery American bison, and an endangered Florida panther.

A vet who travels the islands of Hawaii taking house calls and emergencies. Dr.Scott Sims helps animals all over Hawaii big and small. Dr.Scott and his helpers show you how surgeries are done and the symptoms of the illnesses the animals have.

Spearheaded by Dr. Pol and his son Charles, the Pol family’s three generations are all joining forces to grow their animal loving empire and take on an ambitious new project: transforming 350-acres of undeveloped land into a fully functional family farm!

Cesar witnesses first hand how unruly dogs wreak havoc on community sidewalks, dog parks and even restaurants and offices! Whether it's a spoiled Chihuahua going wild in a family business or an aggressive mutt spreading fear throughout the neighborhood, Cesar uses his unparalleled expertise to bring balance to the dogs and the community.

They live in your home. They know your most intimate secrets. They know your smell! But how well do you know that stranger sleeping in your bed? Dr. Brian Hare has spent his life tracking down clues to the remarkable bond between humans and canines. Now he's developed a groundbreaking series of scientific tests to see just how well you know your dog.