Nature and animals

Exploring the edge of the boreal forest, where the Arctic, alpine regions and ocean meet. This project is led by Karine Genest. The explorer is intrigued by the overlapping of species and their capacity to survive. With scientists and guides, she discovers the secrets of the wild.

Arctic winters are merciless. Yet, through thick and thin, marine mammals and birds manage to survive in this hostile environment. From the open waters to the centre of the ice field, where caribou herds take refuge, Kelsey Eliasson explores this ecosystem in the company of experts in Inuit traditions.

Barriers and adventures of Canadian biologists and researchers in fitting screening technology on wild species. Why and how do they conduct their research and on which animals?

Mathieu Lavallée, dog trainer and behaviourist, debunks popular myths and beliefs on a range of different themes, and shares his opinions with other animal experts.

"If we do nothing, in twenty years, the Mediterranean will be a dead sea!": this phrase by Jacques-Yves Cousteau was uttered in 1979. Forty-five years later, despite a certain amount of progress, his observation remains just as valid. Has the battle been lost? Franck Lorrain investigates.

The bubbly nature-lover Joanie Lamoureux sets off on a series of expeditions on the roads, footpaths and waterways of Quebec to find out all there is to know about the wild animals that live there!

Sancerrois, Sologne, Pays de Redon, Beauce... We discover some of the regions of France particularly important for their ecology and the wealth of their biodiversity.

The two artists G & K (Stéphane Guiran and Katarzyna Kot) decide to head off to listen to the glaciers, rivers and forests in order to pay tribute to them in sublimely poetic fashion.

We join the vet Claudia Gilbert as she travels the world to meet some of those who have a remarkable relationship with wild animals.

The Antilles stretch between the two Americas, forming an arc of islands endowed with a rich and generous nature. Life, carried by wind, wave or bird took hold with tenacity. Today the beautiful but fragile Caribbean islands constitute one of the world's richest areas of biodiversity.

"There are those who lose themselves in the woods. Others, like me, find themselves". Storyteller and writer, Fred Pellerin shares his passion for nature, explaining all the advantages its slow tranquillity offer him. An immersion in his local forest in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton.

Brad Gros-Louis lives to share his passion for the moose, legendary animal of Wyandot first nation culture. With a group of friends, he heads off on its trail through the forests of the Portneuf reserve. An opportunity for them to discuss their ancestral values and deep-rooted respect for nature.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, nearly two-thirds of the planet's wetlands have disappeared. To try to reverse the trend, the Swiss ornithologist Luc Hoffmann (1923-2016), pioneer in sustainable development, has headed actions to protect areas of the Mediterranean basin and West Africa. A look back at his struggle.

Discover animal stories and images, from the fun and amusing to the terribly moving...

The daily life of Dr Raymond Plasse and his team, working in a busy veterinary hospital. On the menu: moments of joy, dramas and unexpected surprises plus a gallery of colourful characters, whether on two feet or four!

Bananas, potatoes, peanuts, cinnamon, saffron... Everyone knows them and has no doubt eaten them. But do you really know how they grow?

A journey through Switzerland, to discover the wonders of nature.

Confronted with the inaction of the world's nations, the environmental NGO Sea Shepherd refuses to give up. Its activists tirelessly sail the oceans, attempting to protect marine biodiversity from the predators pillaging it. Welcome aboard the "Sam Simon", in the Mediterranean, one of the planet's most polluted seas.

When it comes to protecting the environment on an everyday basis, where exactly are we? Which resolutions do we really need to stick to? Which preconceived ideas are worth a closer look? Marie-Ève Tremblay and Mathieu Pichette carry out some distinctly original "in-house" investigations.

We follow Julien Perrot as he visits all four corners of French-speaking Switzerland to meet the wildlife that can still be observed without going too far from home. From hides to bivouacs, encounters and surprises, we come to understand how we hold the destiny of these animals our hands.

Raccoons, squirrels, skunks, possums, marmots and all sorts of other little creatures have taken up residence in Canadian towns. The animal expert Louis Larose safely and kindly comes to the rescue of these lost animals who shouldn't be in people's yards and gardens.

Over four episodes we discover the world of the Mira trainers, educating dogs to accompany those who live with a range of different disabilities. We meet Kalluq, Machine, Uashat, Avery, Elwing, Pietro... Furry four-legged heroes facing a very special destiny.