Meet Patron, the Ukrainian War Hero

Season 42 Episode 16

About the Episode

Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell terrier who has saved countless lives. His exceptional sense of smell and small size make him a great fit for his newfound career as a bomb-sniffing dog.

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Extras

The Frog Ark | WILD HOPE

Frogs are going extinct - here's how we can save them.

16:08
Filming Ireland's Harsh Landscapes

Director John Murray takes us inside the making of "Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone."

7:34
Director Anton Ptushkin's Vlog | Inside "Saving the Animals of Ukraine"

Director Anton Ptushkin discusses his experience working on "Saving the Animals of Ukraine."

7:25
Filming in a War Zone

Go behind the scenes with Director Anton Ptushkin, as he navigates filming in a war zone.

6:25
Growing Up as an Irish Pine Marten

Two pine marten kits grow up over several months.

3:19
The Slow Worm Is Not a Worm

The slow worm is neither a snake nor a worm but a legless lizard.

1:22
Mysterious Gathering of Sharks

Basking sharks are typically solitary but large groups have recently been found together.

2:53
Filming Grizzly 399

Filmmakers rush to shoot photos of Grizzly 399 and her cubs as they emerge from hibernation.

2:09
Rescuing Pets in Wartime

Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue pets left behind by those forced to flee.

2:56
Amazing Cat Rescue in Ukraine

Shafa, a cat in Borodyanka, was rescued from a severely war-damaged building.

3:18