Natural World

Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.

1983 HD TV-PG United Kingdom English

David Attenborough John Hannah Juliet Stevenson

Documentary

nature nature documentary animals wildlife environment

S25E14 - Desert Lions 2007-05-30

Many years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibias Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years ago maverick biologist Flip Stander discovered a tiny remnant population alive and well in nearby mountains, and started to study them. Their numbers have grown and they are now returning to the desert in increasing numbers. But if these lions are to continue roaming here, Flip will have to persuade local people that these lions are worth more alive than dead.

S26E1 - Toki's Tale 2007-04-04

Two years ago Simon King made Cheetahs – Fast Track to Freedom a film about his attempt to return two orphaned cheetah cubs to the wild. The film ended tragically with the cub Sambu being killed by lions, but his brother Toki survived. Simons new film follows the equally dramatic twists and turns of his continuing story.

S27E6 - Saved By Dolphins 2008-02-08

Since ancient times, there have been legends of dolphins rescuing humans at sea. Two recent cases where swimmers were rescued from sharks by dolphins seem to show that the legends are true. Dramatisations from the Red Sea and New Zealands North Island help scientists analyse what makes dolphins take pity on humans.

S30E8 - Butterflies: A Very British Obsession 2010-12-17

Wildlife documentary featuring the fascinating lives of Britains beautiful butterflies filmed in exquisite detail and also a celebration of their enduring appeal to the British people. Butterfly-costumed carnival-goers dance at Notting Hill, street artist Nick Walker uses their image to brighten bare city walls, burlesque dancer Vicky Butterfly recreates butterfly dances and at Britains biggest tattoo convention women reveal their butterfly tattoos. Britains butterflies have never been so threatened, three quarters are in decline. A search for butterflies leads to some of the most beautiful parts of Britain. It opens up the intriguing possibility that a passion for butterflies could help us preserve the landscapes that we love.

S31E7 - Jungle Gremlins of Java 2012-01-25

The slow loris is the real-life gremlin, extremely cute but with a venom that can kill. Now its also a YouTube superstar with millions of hits. Dr Anna Nekaris travels to the jungles of Java to solve the riddle of its toxic bite, but a shocking discovery awaits.

S31E8 - Tiger Dynasty 2012-02-01

A young tigress is chosen to found a new dynasty. Airlifted from her home in an Indian park to life in a new reserve, Baghani the tigress must fight with leopards for territory and learn to hunt dangerous wild boar. Also released is Rajore, a hot blooded young male. For two years every aspect of their lives are followed by the camera. Will they mate and start a family, or will they be killed by poachers?

S32E2 - Tiger Island 2012-07-26

Jungle tigers are turning into man-eaters in the exotic island of Sumatra. Now a maverick millionaire is catching the killers and releasing them on his land. Is this madness, or could it save them from extinction?

S33E2 - Giant Squid: Filming the Impossible 2013-07-13

The giant squid, a creature of legend and myth which even in the 21st century, has never been seen alive. But now, an international team of scientists think they have finally found their lair, one thousand metres down, off the coast of Japan. This is the culmination of decades of research. The team deploys underwater robots and state of the art submersible vessels for a world first - to find and film the impossible.

S33E6 - Orangutans: The Great Ape Escape 2013-10-04

Leonora is no ordinary orangutan, she is a pioneer. With her three year old son in her arms, she is about to set off on an epic journey back to the wild - the great ape escape. It is a long way from what she is used to. After being orphaned as a baby, she has spent the majority of her life in a rescue centre. She is leaving behind 600 other orangutans, all of whom are relying on her for their chance at freedom. If Leonora can make it, they could too.

S33E8 - Walrus: Two Tonne Tusker 2013-10-18

Sivuqaq is an 18 year old, larger than life captive pacific walrus. By now he should be a dad but things have not worked out. This is where reproduction scientist Holley Muraco comes in. Holley is taking on the biggest challenge of her career - trying to help Sivuqaq become a parent. Yet walrus love is a mystery - even pandas have been bred more successfully than walruses. Holley hopes the clues lie in in exploring the lives of Sivuqaqs wild cousins and that she can find the answers by journeying to their breeding grounds in Northern Alaska.

S34E8 - Beavers Behaving Badly 2014-07-31

Who are you going to call when beavers are behaving badly? Well, if you live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Drew Reed is the go-to beaver buster. Drew works as a wetland conservationist, helping to keep the peace between beavers and people. These busy rodents are incredibly industrious - felling trees and building dams are two of their favourite occupations. This can be good news in the wild, helping create rich habitats for a variety of wildlife, but in backyards it can spell disaster. A beaver is more than capable of bringing down a tree large enough to damage property and their dam building can result in flooded homes. Drew must do what he can to steer beavers away from trouble and stop their so-called bad behaviour.

S35E7 - Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places 2015-06-23

For the first time, and through the eyes of two special mountain lion families, the true nature of North Americas big cat can finally be revealed. Set in Wyomings spectacular Rocky Mountains, the dramatic story of two mothers struggling to raise their kittens is helping scientists rewrite our understanding of these elusive predators. This is mountain lions up-close, in-depth and more intimate than ever before.

S36E8 - Jaguars: Brazil's Super Cats 2016-09-14

A pioneering team in Brazil follow wild jaguars to gain new insights into their lives.

S37E1 - Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment 2017-03-20

David Attenborough tells the revealing story of this Caribbean islands exotic but vulnerable wildlife. A team of conservation champions are making it their mission to save the most precious species. We see how Puerto Rican parrots, manatees and turtles are now making a comeback.

S38E1 - Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs 2018-03-31

David Attenborough has a passion for birds eggs. These remarkable structures nurture new life, protecting it from the outside world at the same time as allowing it to breathe. They are strong enough to withstand the full weight of an incubating parent and weak enough to allow a chick to break free. But how is an egg made? Why are they the shape they are? And perhaps most importantly, why lay an egg at all? Piece by piece, from creation to hatching, David reveals the wonder behind these miracles of nature.

S38E2 - Nature's Biggest Beasts 2018-04-19

The worlds biggest beasts have always captured the imagination. But whilst being big can have its advantages, it also comes with sizeable challenges. Take the worlds largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, whose huge appetite means it must take on prey ten times its weight or the tallest animal of them all, the giraffe, who with such a long neck must control immense blood pressure. Natures biggest beasts must go to extraordinary lengths to thrive. These are their epic survival stories!

S38E5 - Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal 2018-05-15

The endearing pangolin is a little-known scaly mammal. Found in Africa and Asia, these shy creatures have an unfortunate tagline - they are the most poached and illegally trafficked animals in the world. Based in Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann rescues and rehabilitates her local pangolins. In a bid to better understand the global issues they are facing, we follow Maria to Vietnam, Thailand and China into the very heart of the crisis, where demand for pangolin products is greatest. In what turns out to be an emotional journey, Maria joins forces with a Chinese megastar to build a campaign to bring awareness to the plight of an animal most people have never even heard of.

S38E9 - Season 38, Episode 9

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S39E3 - The Octopus in My House 2019-08-22

A professor develops an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home to learn about its intelligence.

S39E7 - Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (1) 2020-03-06

Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen. Amongst the wonders he encounters is the bee hummingbird, the world’s tiniest bird found nowhere else on the planet.

S39E8 - Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (2) 2020-03-13

Colin Stafford-Johnson continues his journey in Cuba, encountering bats feeding on nectar from giant hibiscus flowers, and tiny frogs, smaller than a fingernail.

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