TV Guide for Yesterday Thursday 8 in Sky Nature

The heavy concentration on ecotourism in the Eastern Cape, one of the most exciting conservation success stories in Africa.

Lizzie Daly heads north to tag sharks and witness first-hand the slow, sobering disappearance of sea ice.

An orphaned Andean bear must learn to fend for herself in Peru's mountains. Ageing male Tongo has no time for females who play hard to get.

The world-famous Maldives face an uncertain future, as rising sea levels threaten to wipe out this tiny island nation. This documentary asks what can be done.

A photographer snaps into action when a turkey vulture gets trapped, while Hope gathers a gaggle of geese with a reputation for violence.

Part one of two. The reasons why young animals enjoy playing, and how it can teach them to survive in the wild. The programme explores how young elephants, which rarely leave their mothers' side for the first eight years of life, play to develop social skills, while macaques hone their mental agility by playing games with stones. Plus, a zoologist who looks after orphaned cheetahs reveals how play can help cubs learn to hunt.

Orangutan Silvestre arrives in Switzerland for a new life as a leader of his own small group. Alison decides to separate mother and son chimps Sasha and Kangoo, so they can have a chance at a fulfilled life within a group.

Alison is on a mission to rescue a marmoset being kept in a hamster cage. Chimp Kangoo takes his time deciding whether to venture into the outdoor enclosure for the first time.

The Pacific coast of Costa Rica hosts nearly 5,000 species of marine life. But in this undersea jungle, the apex predator sharks are at risk.

Despite a worldwide pandemic, wildlife emergencies keep coming in. As critical team members quarantine, how will the team get through the busy spring season?

Liz Bonnin travels to one of Earth's last great wildernesses where she comes face to face with caribou, abseils down a cliff to study gyrfalcons and helps catch seals in Svalbard.

The final country on the Mekong's journey is Vietnam, the home of the river's mighty delta. This area is a true biological treasure trove.

Following a 750km journey down the Drava river, starting with the current's Alpine origins to its delta in the Pannonian Basin.

Orangutan Silvestre arrives in Switzerland for a new life as a leader of his own small group. Alison decides to separate mother and son chimps Sasha and Kangoo, so they can have a chance at a fulfilled life within a group.

Alison is on a mission to rescue a marmoset being kept in a hamster cage. Chimp Kangoo takes his time deciding whether to venture into the outdoor enclosure for the first time.

The Pacific coast of Costa Rica hosts nearly 5,000 species of marine life. But in this undersea jungle, the apex predator sharks are at risk.

Despite a worldwide pandemic, wildlife emergencies keep coming in. As critical team members quarantine, how will the team get through the busy spring season?

Liz Bonnin travels to one of Earth's last great wildernesses where she comes face to face with caribou, abseils down a cliff to study gyrfalcons and helps catch seals in Svalbard.

The final country on the Mekong's journey is Vietnam, the home of the river's mighty delta. This area is a true biological treasure trove.

Following a 750km journey down the Drava river, starting with the current's Alpine origins to its delta in the Pannonian Basin.

Orangutan Silvestre arrives in Switzerland for a new life as a leader of his own small group. Alison decides to separate mother and son chimps Sasha and Kangoo, so they can have a chance at a fulfilled life within a group.

Alison is on a mission to rescue a marmoset being kept in a hamster cage. Chimp Kangoo takes his time deciding whether to venture into the outdoor enclosure for the first time.

An exploration of Australia's colourful collection of birds, beginning by following the lives of flightless, flippered Harry and Sally - two young penguins with an eventful family life.

A look at some of the predators living in the natural habitat of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, starting with the Tiger shark. Scientists uncover the secrets of these powerful predators and their vital role.

Following a 750km journey down the Drava river, starting with the current's Alpine origins to its delta in the Pannonian Basin.

The final country on the Mekong's journey is Vietnam, the home of the river's mighty delta. This area is a true biological treasure trove.

Part one of two. The reasons why young animals enjoy playing, and how it can teach them to survive in the wild. The programme explores how young elephants, which rarely leave their mothers' side for the first eight years of life, play to develop social skills, while macaques hone their mental agility by playing games with stones. Plus, a zoologist who looks after orphaned cheetahs reveals how play can help cubs learn to hunt.

An exploration of Australia's colourful collection of birds, beginning by following the lives of flightless, flippered Harry and Sally - two young penguins with an eventful family life.

A look at some of the predators living in the natural habitat of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, starting with the Tiger shark. Scientists uncover the secrets of these powerful predators and their vital role.