Seasons & Episodes
Save The Panda
Follows the great land migration in Africa, one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Wildebeests, numbering in the
From Aadvark To Zebra
Impalas move with the great migration on the Serengeti plains of Africa. A new fawn is on his way, but so is danger for
Programmed For Flight
On an African river in the Serengeti, a mother crocodile defends her babies against predators in the sky and on the grou
Jungle
The animal kingdom in the Serengeti is in constant competition for resources. The essence of competition is for the hunt
Secret Weapons
Two mother cheetahs, able to reach top speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour, are in a race to protect and feed their new c
Birds of Paradox
Known to be aggressive and dangerous, hippos are also fiercely protective of their young. Watch as mother hippos in Afri
Jet Set Wildlife
A newborn wildebeest befriends a fierce lioness, and a rare meeting between two river monsters, a hippopotamus and a Nil
Pelican Delta
The wildlife of the Danube delta in the Black Sea, especially the white pelicans.
Winter Days
There are only two seasons in the Serengeti, dry and wet. As the long dry season ends, the clouds begin to darken as the
God's Acre
The wildebeest path on their endless migration is impeded several times by rivers. The waterways have certain dangers th
Plight of the Bumble-Bee
The programme is about bumble bees in the forests of New England. We follow a queen bumble bee as she emerges from hiber
Salim Ali's India
Documentary which tells the story of some of the discoveries made by Indian ornitholigist Salim Ali
The Kiwai - Dugong Hunters of Daru
In their hunt for the dugong, the Kiwai people of Papua New Guinea still use magic to bewitch it and to charm their boat
Commandos of Conservation
Greenpeace fights in the front line of the conservation battle, where the whales or the seals are being killed, the toxi
Long Point
Once a shooting reserve, now a rich wildlife preserve, Long Point on the north shore of Lake Erie is a testimony to the
Beneath The Keel
This film looks at marine life off the Devon coast, as viewed by filmmakers Jeff Goodman & Laurie Emberson, who like to
Treasures of the Gulf
Pearls once brought wealth to the Arabian Gulf. Today it comes from oil that gushes from beneath the sea. The gulf's bou
Fragments of Eden
Islands which time passed by, the Seychelles appeared out of the mists of legend only 300 years ago. These tiny granite
Among The Wild Chimpanzees
As a child Jane Goodall dreamt of going to Africa and living with the animals. In 1960 her dream became reality: she beg
One Man's Island
Documentary programme on Keith Brockle who spent twelve months painting and drawing the bird life on the Isle of May in
Invaders Of The Truk Lagoon
Truk Lagoon in the western Pacific is a peaceful tropical atoll. In 1944 its tranquillity was shattered when the US Navy
The Desire Of The Moth
The largest known moth in the world has wings the size of a dove, the smallest lives inside a leaf. Although they are cr
A Question Of Space
Five hundred miles above the parched African landscape a satellite seeks clues to the problem of space on the ground. In
Peacocks, Parasites And The Puzzle Of Sex
What's the purpose of sex? To protect us from disease! Brian Leith unravels the intricate puzzle of sex and finds that:
Land Of Ice And Fire
The first explorers to penetrate beyond the headwaters of the Missouri brought back tales of a strange land. They spoke
The Lost World Of Medusa
On a remote Pacific island a mysterious lake lies hidden by dense jungle. Below the surface a gigantic shimmering phanto
Kinabalu - Summit Of Borneo
The highest peak in south-east Asia, Kinabalu, was once a mountain of legend and fable. To Chinese adventurers it was th
Wild Ireland
Time, climate and the needs of the Irish have fashioned a magical island. Cast free when the ancient bridge from Britain
Water - A Fresh Look
Shooting rapids without a kayak, playing with some hefty manatees and feeding piranhas by hand! These are the extraordin
Battle Of The Leaves
Leaves are nature's pacifists -or so it seems. Leaves hang there green and uncomplaining, while animals chew them to dea
The Year Of The Rat
Rats - should we like them? Some people hate and despise these rodents. As the Chinese Year of the Rat draws to a close,
Through Animal Eyes
Is your dog color blind? How do cats and owls see so much at night and high-flying kestrels spot tiny mice scuttling in
Within A Garden Wall
A Cotswold dry-stone wall, built 400 years ago, is a haven for wildlife. The cracks, crevices and man-made crags of a Co
Land of the Tiger
Land of the Tiger looks at the protected species of the Kanha and Ranthambore National Parks, celebrating these elusive
Namaqualand - Diary of a Desert Garden
In all Africa there is no stranger riddle than the flowering of the land of the Nama. Those bushmen were the first to se
Horns of Dilemma
Documentary on the illicit trade in Rhino horns, which is threatening the five kinds of rhinoceros with extinction.
On the Verge of Life
Documentary about wildlife which lives around Britain's motorways.
The Man Who Loves Frogs
Emas - The High Plains of Brazil
The Flight of the Whooping Crane
White Rock, Black Water
Never Stay In One Place
City of Coral
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean
First in a three part series examining Arctic ecology, The Frozen Ocean focuses on the spring to summer months, providin
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Land of Beyond
Hywel Bennett narrates the second of an award-winning trilogy of films about the Arctic. The winter is long and harsh, b
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge
Documentary series about the Arctic and its inhabitants.
Aspen - A Dance of Leaves
The wild life of the prairies of Canada during the winter months.
The Plant Hunters
Short Grass Country
The Forgotten Garden
Inside Stories
Masked Monkeys
Documentary on Guenons, a species of African forest monkey, and their place in the evolutionary hierarchy.
Sky Hunters
Leopard - A Darkness In The Grass
Where The Parrots Speak Mandarin
Documentary, exploring the Chinese attitudes to mythological and real animals.
The Mystery Of Laguna Baja
Have Fish Had Their Chips?
Why Dogs Don't Like Chilli But Some Like It Hot
The Elephant Challenge
Ichkeul - Between The Desert And The Deep Blue Sea
Report on Tunisia's Lake Ichkeul, a vital source of water for wild birds in the middle of the desert. Conservation plans
Man-Eaters Of Kumaon
A Cactus Called Saguaro
A Wilderness Like Eden
First of a two part look at the wildlife of the Holy land - the Negev Desert.
Sweet Water, Bitter Sea
Second of a two-part look at the natural history of the Holy Land - the Judaean Desert and the Dead Sea.
Bats Need Friends
Cockatoos At Three Springs
The Volcano Watchers
The work of volcanologists, Maurice and Katia Krafft, who travel around the world examining and filming volcanoes in act
The Deciding Factor
Reflections Of A River Keeper
Towers Of Wax And Paper Palaces
Spirits Of The Forest
Land Of The Kiwi
Lions Of The African Night
Forest Of Fear
Icebird
Documentary on the penguins of Antarctica, as they travel 80km to their spring nesting sites.
Ticket To The Wild
Grizzly!
Documentary on the complex relationship between grizzly bear and man in North America.
Islands Of The Fire Goddess
Documentary on the world's most active volcano, Kilauea in the Hawaiian Islands.
Paradise Reclaimed
Documentary on American biologist, Dan Janzen, who is reconstructing a tropical, dry forest park in Costa Rica.
Battle For The Eagles
Documentary on different species of Eagle, their population and habitat in Europ e and North America.
Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: Search for the Jewel
The first installment of the epic series Okavango:Jewel of the Kalahari, Search for the Jewel is an intriguing and visua
Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: The Living Jewel
Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: A New Challenge
Ice Pack
Documentary on the wolf packs of Arctic Canada.
Beyond Timbuktu
Documentary on European migrant birds as they winter on the flood plain of the River Niger in Mali.
Nighthunters
Twilight Of The Dreamtime
Documentary about the Kakadu, the last remnant of aboriginal culture in Northern Australia.
Search For The Yeti
A Passion For Grouse
Nuts In Brazil
Documentary on the journey made by Anthony Smith and his friends as they travel done the 3,000 kilometres of the Rio Ara
Kingdom Of The Thunder Dragon
Documentary on the culture and wildlife of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.
The Journey Of Gerald Through Wales
Coral Triangle
Wild Waterfalls: The Natural History of Cascades
Atlantic Realm: Island Arks
Atlantic Realm: Ocean Of Light
Atlantic Realm: Into The Abyss
Gorillas In The Midst Of Man
An intimate and touching glimpse into the lives of these gentle, highly intelligent creatures, it follows a team of scie
Ivory Wars
Report on the threat to the African elephant population from ivory poachers.
Gran Paradiso
Documentary on the national park of Gran Paradiso in the Italian Alps, focusing on the imbalance in the fauna which inha
Fear Of The Wild
Documentary on the ways man has devised of coping with a fear of dangerous animals. Questioning whether this reaction is
Splashdown: A Diver's Natural History
Splashdown is a diver's natural history of Britain and Eire - showing the amazing abundance and variety of our often thr
Island In The Air
Looks at the isolated Bale highlands in south-west Ethiopia, preserved as a National Park, considering some of the anima
Amazon, the Flooded Forest (1)
The first of two films about the Amazon basin with its immense river system and vast rainforests. Every year for six mon
Amazon, the Flooded Forest (2)
The second of two films about the Amazon Basin, with its immense river system and vast rainforests. Looks at the species
A Tramp In The Darien
Naturalist and writer Jonathan Maslow treks through one of South America's last great wildernesses, looking at the natur
The Taming Of The Ewe
Explores how man has exploited the natural behaviour of the dog to control sheep, examining the dog's instincts and ways
Under The Ice
Program looking at the world and life forms found under the ice in the seas of the Antarctic.
The Sisterhood
Richard Goss spent 18 months in the isolated heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, sharing in the nocturnal lives of
Erin Through The Mists Of Time
From the arrival of the first people 9,000 years ago through the coming of Christianity and beyond, myths and legends ha
The Serpent's Embrace
Snakes: a look at the facts and fiction.
Haida Gwai - Islands Of The People
An exploration of the seas, forests, and wildlife of Haida Gwai, the name given to the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada,
La Loire Sauvage
About the River Loire and the campaign for and against the government plans to build a dam across the Loire.
Running For Their Lives
Scandinavia: Lands of the Midnight Sun
Scandinavia: Fresh Waters, Salt Seas
The Cat That Came In From The Cold
Portrait Of The Planet
Two Weeks To Save The Planet
Cranes Of The Grey Wind
Even The Animals Must Be Free
Marathon Birds
The Great Karoo: A Secret Africa
Big Oil: in the Wake Of Exxon Valdez
Wings Over The Holy Land
Hawaii: Beyond The Feathered Gods
Treasures of the Gulf
Vietnam: the Country not the War
Arctic Wanderers
The Wonderful World Of Dung
Monkeys On The Edge
Sounds Of The Islands
Sharks On Their Best Behaviour
As someone who has been attacked by a shark, you might think that Mike DeGruy would want to avoid them. But they fascina
Land Of Wild Freedom
The Monk, The Princess And The Forest
New Guinea, an Island Apart: Beyond The Unknown Shore
New Guinea, an Island Apart: Other Worlds
Birds Nuts: The Magnificent Obsession
For Queen And Colony
Mpingo: The Tree That Makes Music
Echo Of The Elephants
David Attenborough and Cynthia Moss narrate an award-winning film about 18 months in the life of elephant matriarch Echo
Shadows In A Desert Sea
Cougar: Ghost Of The Rockies
Kimberley: Land Of The Wandjina
Journey To The Dark Heart
Ice Fox
The Great Bears Of Alaska
The Little Creatures Who Run The World
Strandwolf: Survivor Of The Skeleton Coast
Ibera: The Land Of Shining Water
The Ghosts Of Ruby
Sanctuaries Of Defence
The MOD is one of Britain's biggest landowners. Surprisingly, these training sites are havens for rare wildlife, as thos
Treasure Of The Andes
Documentary looking at the camels living amongst the dramatic scenery of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Cheetahs And Cubs In A Land Of Lions
An atmospheric and perceptive portrayal of the Earth’s fastest land mammal, world-renowned wildlife cameraman Hugo van
The Burning Question
Secrets Of The Golden River
Sex, Hot Eruptions and Chili Peppers
Firebird
An atmospheric account of the lesser flamingo, Firebird explores the incredible adaptations these resilient birds posses
Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea
An extraordinary glimpse into the world of these incredibly efficient predators, Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea is an
Toadskin Spell
Looks at the extraordinary properties of frog and toad skin, showing how it enables them to survive hostile environments
Island of the Ghost Bear
Reveals the life of the snow-white black bears that inhabit a remote island off the coast of British Columbia in Canada.
Webs of Intrigue
Wildlife film capturing the Dinopis spider and Sydney funnelweb amongst others.
Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles
A celebration of Caribbean wildlife, Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles takes an entertaining
Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon
Filmed in the nature reserves of the mixed bamboo forests of the Sleeping Dragon Mountains in Sichuan province, central
The Witness Was A Fly
Scientists demonstrate ways in which animals, insects and plants can provide clues to the detection of crimes.
Untangling the Knot
Follows Dutch, Canadian and British biologists as they chart the journeys of two groups of knots(shorebirds) from South
Snowdonia: Realm of Ravens
Reveals the most complete record of raven life ever filmed, at the National Park.
Race For Life: Africa's Great Migration
Records the epic joiurney of more than a million and a half wildebeest, travelling in a 500 mile arc across the Serenget
Islands in the African Sky
An atmospheric and evocative portrayal of the wildlife in East Africa's rugged mountain ranges, Islands in the African S
Comrades of the Kalahari
Focuses on the co-operation between the yellow mongoose and the ground squirrel that enables both species to thrive in t
Mysteries of the Ocean Wanderers
Focusing on a pair of albatrosses during the year they produce and raise a chick, Mysteries of the Ocean Wanderers is an
Badlands
Documentary on the prairie dog of the South Dakota Badlands.
Hunters of the Sea Wind
Documentary showing life under the Pacific Ocean and the predatory life of the marlin, sailfish, sea snakes, dolphins an
Parrots: Look Who's Talking!
Examines the parrot in the wild and sees how its natural behaviour is modified in a domesticated environment.
Avenue of the Volcanoes
Records the rare and unusual wildlife that lives in a remote volcanic area of Ecuador
Ytene: England's Ancient Forest
Documentary, filmed over a two year period, exploring the wildlife found in the New Forest in southern England, which th
Gentle Jaws of the Serengeti
Focuses on a clan of spotted hyenas.
Monkey in the Mirror
Observes some of the behaviour of the Bonobos, pygmy chimpanzees that inhabit a remote area of rainforest in Zaire. The
Ocean Drifters
Examines the weird planktonic animals that drift in the current of the Gulf Stream as it passes Florida and enters the A
The Call of Kakadu
Follows a pair of kookaburras over the course of a year in the Kakadu National Park in Australia.
The Riddle of the Sands
Documentary on the wildlife found through the four seasons in the estuary of the River Ythan in north-east Scotland, a f
Jewels of the Caribbean Sea
Delving deep into the tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea, this Emmy award-winning production celebrates the region’s
Survival of the Fittest: a Natural History of Sport
Looks at the aspects of nature with which sportsman come into contact.
Sulawesi: an Island Bewitched
Looks at some of the unusual fauna found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, including pig-like creatures which have c
The Little Creatures of Africa's Hidden World
Filming in South Africa's Kruger National Park, looking at the lives of small creatures e.g dung beetle, ticks, termites
Echo of the Elephants: The Next Generation
A deeply moving account of elephant family life, The Next Generation is the sequel to the BBC Natural History Unit's awa
Incredible Suckers
In the depths of the world’s oceans, biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer Mike deGruy explores the multi
Arctic Kingdom: Life at the Edge
An investigation into the inhabitants of the Arctic who have adapted to extreme conditions, looks at the polar bear, nar
Fifi's Boys: a Story of Wild Chimpanzees
Updated film portrait of Fifi a chimpanzee that naturalist Jane Goodall first studied in 1960. This programme follows he
Last Feast of the Crocodiles
An enthralling exploration of the 1991 South African drought, Last Feast of the Crocodiles focuses on the receding water
Rhythms of Life
Uses computer simulation and time-lapse photography to chart the effect of the rhythms of the sun, moon and earth on lif
Lions: Pride in Peril
The King of Beasts, the lion, has an image of noble magnificence - a deadly hunter, red in both tooth and claw, to which
Monsoon
Examines the Indian Monsoon and the effect it has on the wildlife of the region.
Crossroads of Nancite
Explores the battle for survival in Nancite, a small stretch of beach and forest on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, bet
Bowerbird: Playboy of the Australian Forest
Documentary on the wildlife in Australia's Lamington National Park in Queensland, focusing on the bowerbird, the scrub t
Hightops of Scotland
Captures the private life of the wild life that inhabits the Cairngorm mountains in the north of Scotland. Filmed over a
Attenborough in Paradise
David Attenborough fulfilsan ambition to travel to the rainforests of New Guinea to film the birds of paradise.
Sperm Whales: Back From the Abyss
Wildlife film about sperm whales, revealing the secret lives led by these often misunderstood ocean giants. Scientists
Mara Nights
The first ever production to record animal behaviour at night without the use of lights, Mara Nights is an intriguing in
Penguins In and Out of Water
Documentary on penguins- not looking at their traditionally viewed habitat Antartica, but at those penguins who have ada
Mandrills: Painted Faces of the Forest
A look at the complex social behaviour of a mandrill troop in Gabon, West Africa and associated rainforest species - man
Beetlemania
Documentary investigating beetles - which account for a quarter of all animals on earth.
The World in a Wood
An investigation into Wytham Wood outside Oxford, which has been studied by biologists for more than fifty years to exam
Himalaya
Documentary about the geological and natural history of the Himalayas, the highest and youngest mountain range in the wo
Wolves and Buffalo: an Ancient Alliance
Documentary on the Wood Buffalo National Park in Northern Alberta in Canada. Follows the buffalo herds in the last place
Benguela and the Burning Shore
Documentary looking at the wildlife found in the Namib Desert in Africa- where baking sand dunes lie beside an ocean coo
A Lemur's Tale
A touching and intimate portrayal of the ring-tailed lemur, award-winning wildlife filmmaker Adrian Warren spent five mo
Grand Canyon: From Dinosaurs to Dam
Looks at the wildlife that inhabits the Grand Canyon today, and how the ecology of the area has been affected by the bui
Wings Over the Serengeti
Documentary on the vultures who live on the plains of the Serengeti in Africa.
New Guinea: An Island Apart
New Guinea is the world's largest tropical island and is home to one of the most unusual collections of animals and plan
The Wild Dog's Last Stand
Looks at the wilderness existence of packs of African wild dogs, filmed in Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and Kruger Na
Postcards From the Past
Examines the landsacpe of the British isles and how it has been affected by its journey from the South Pole where it was
People of the Sea
Documentary about Newfoundland and the centuries-old reliance of its inhabitants on harvesting cod, whales and seals fro
Echo of the Elephants: Africa's Forgotten Elephants
Following film-maker Cynthia Moss in her search for the unknown elephants of Africa.
Puma: Lion of the Andes
The Temple Troop
In Sri Lanka's ruined city of Polonnaruwa lives the Temple Troop, the unruliest gang of monkeys around. This film follow
Denali: the Great Alaskan Wilderness
An examination of the wildlife living around Mt McKinley, North America's highest peak.
Jungle Nights
Set in the tropical rainforests of Central America, this film reveals the unseen behaviour of jaguars, vampires, margays
Paracas and the Billion Dollar Bird
Along the shores of the Paracas National Park on the coast of Peru, two very different worlds collide - the barren Ataca
Komodo Dragon
A study of the world's largest lizard, the man-eating Komodo dragon of Indonesia, revealing the dinosaur-like creature t
At the Edge of the Sea
An absorbing exploration of coastal British Columbia, At the Edge of the Sea provides an insight into the diverse life t
Beyond the Naked Eye
The hidden world of microscopic bugs, microbes, fungi and plants is revealed using special filming techniques. These tin
On the Path of the Reindeer
This edition follows thousands of reindeer as they undertake a 400km migration through Lapland, guided by the Saami, the
The Secret Garden
Timelapse and close-up photography reveals the natural lives of the plants and animals that inhabit an English garden.
The Dragons of Galapagos
A look at the iguanas of the Galapagos.
Three Monkeys
How three species of monkey - howlers, red spiders and white-faced - use their different skills to fight for survival de
Borneo: Island in the Clouds
The wildlife of Borneo, home to a diverse array of creatures, including proboscis monkeys, forest elephants, rhinos and
Oman: Jewel of Arabia
Documenatary film looking at the geography, wildlife and peoples of Oman.
The Lost Lands of Scilly
Sharks, palm trees, shipwrecks and sandy shores are all vital ingredients for a sub-tropical paradise. Add sunken treasu
Fire and Ice: an Icelandic Saga
During filming in Iceland, a huge volcano exploded under Europe's largest icecap, melting billions of tons of ice. But f
Metropolis
New York's concrete and steel plays host to fascinating wildlife, including falcons, raccoons and horseshoe crabs.
The Otters of Yellowstone
Spanning three states, Yellowstone is America's most famous national park, with a cast of charming inhabitants set again
The Forbidden Fruit
Following the success of David Attenborough's PRIVATE LIFE OF PLANTS, a further chance to see flora from unusual perspec
South Georgia: an Island All Alone
Focusing on the wildlife of the remote island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic.
Capybara: Swamp Hogs
This is the story of one Capybara group,whose territory spans a patchwork of of wildlife-rich swamp,grassland & forest i
Secret Sharks
Includes footage of the gentle whale shark, and the perilous birth of a baby horn shark.
Mountain of the Sea
Wildlife documentary about South Africa's Table Mountain, home to a huge variety of animals, from black eagles at its pe
Orangutans: the High Society
Wildlife documentary series. Featuring the orangutans of Sumatra's Leuser National Park.
The Fatal Flower
This programme looks at orchids, the `femmes fatales' of nature, combining beauty and deceit in a way which ignites huma
Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi
Herds of elephant, buffalo and impala graze on rich green grass by pools formed by the meandering Zambezi. But the short
Manu: Amazon Paradise
The forest-dwelling creatures of the Amazon region of Manu, a treasure-trove of rare species, from jaguars and giant ott
Impossible Journeys
Using microscopy & animation,we journey into worlds previously beyond our reach.The familiar world hides incredible secr
Cheetahs in a Hot Spot
A look at the world's largest population of cheetahs - and their enemies - in Namibia, southern Africa.
Dolphins: The Wild Side
Explores the varied behaviour of wild dolphins around the world.
Year of the Jackal
This film, shot over the course of the year at the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, reveals some surprising facts about ja
Everglades: to Hell and Back
Wildlife documentary looking at some of the many species of life found in the Florida Everglades and the threat to the e
Tough Ducks
Film revealing that there's more to the placid-looking duck than meets the eye. Including those that live in the Arctic
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
Documentary about the lions of the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, and their current and future co-existence with humans.
Islands of the Vampire Birds
Wildlife documentary looking at the finches of the Galapagos Islands which have evolved to not only to eat seeds and pic
The Farm That Time Forgot
Visits the Hosking family's farm in Devon where they farm traditionally and so help preserve local wildlife, especially
Iran: Secrets of the North
The first of two programmes exploring the wildlife inhabiting this vast country, a natural crossroads that is home to an
Riddle of the Right Whale
A dramatic film about Right Whales, the rarest of all the great whales. There's a race on to save them and even US nucle
Hokkaido: Garden of the Gods
A look at the unique wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, and the island's few remaining members of the an
Elephants of the Sand River
Beneath the forested flanks of an extinct volcano lies a cave with a mysterious secret. Kitum Cave on the slopes of Mt E
In the Company of Bears
Insight into Canada's black bears, mountain-dwelling creatures which have developed a mutually beneficial relationship w
The Millennium Oak
Documentary charting 1,000 years in the life of an English oak, which would have existed from before the Norman Conquest
The Temple Troop
Remarkable film following an eventful year in the life of an unruly troop of macaque monkeys in Sri Lanka's ruined city
Wild Indonesia: Island Castaways
Shrouded in mystery,Indonesia is a bizarre and beautiful place,home to dinosaur-like komodo dragons and tree kangaroos,t
Wild Indonesia: Underwater Worlds
Indonesia is one of the worldís natural wonders.In its underwater wonderland,flamboyant reef fish,huge manta rays and s
Wild Indonesia: Magical Forests
Kangaroos in trees and flying foxes - nowhere else on the planet are their animals as weird and wonderful as in the fore
The Tiger's Tale
Insight into the daily lives of a family of Bengal tigers inhabiting the Bandhavgarh National Park in India. Sita's newb
The Wolf's Return
Documentary reporting on an ambitious plan to reintroduce wild wolves into America's Yellowstone National Park. The anim
Monkey Warriors
The monkeys of Jodhpur, India, held in great reverence by the Hindu townsfolk, squabble over territory with a troop from
Dangerous Australians
Footage of the lethal wildlife which makes living in Australia a hazardous undertaking. Venomous red-back spiders inhabi
The Crater: Africa's Predator Paradise
Documentary about the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, which has the highest concentration of predators anywhere in the wo
Salmon: The Silver Tide
The salmon that fill the rivers of the Pacific coast of North America have one of the most miraculous and mysterious lif
Claws
Insight into the lives of crabs, whether they are climbing trees, travelling over mountains, scuttling across deserts or
The Story of an African Wild Dog
At home among the woodlands and floodplains is an African Wild Dog pack - fourteen adults and a bundle of boisterous pup
Otters in the Stream of Life
This film follows a year on the exquisite west coast of Scotland, in the intimate company of a family of otters. Guided
Camels Down Under
Introduced to Australia in the 1840s by European settlers, camels were the only reliable form of transport in the countr
Deadly Vipers
Predators with the largest fangs of any snake and venom containing up to 50 deadly ingredients, vipers kill more people
The Tigers' Fortress
The chequered history of a tiger conservation park in Rajasthan, northern India, from its success in the 1980s through i
Big Red Roos
A red kangaroo mother and baby belong to one of the hardiest species of animal athletes - but as this documentary shows,
Killer Whales: Up Close and Personal
The intimate lives of a family of killer whales that hunt elephant seals and penguins off the storm-blasted Crozet Islan
Madagascar: Land of Lemurs
Isolated from the rest of the world for hundreds of thousands of years, Madagascar has become a treasure trove of unique
Seychelles: Jewels of a Lost Continent
The epic story of how giant tortoises, silver lizards, the coco de mer tree and other extraordinary species came to be s
Bower Birds: The Art of Seduction
David Attenborough travels to the remote highlands of New Guinea and the rainforests of Australia to explore the little-
The Last Tusker
A colourful feature on Sri Lanka's elephant population, focusing on one of the last wild bulls. On this Buddhist island,
Seals: Invaders of the Sea
Wildlife programme in which state-of-the-art camera techniques reveal the sophisticated underwater world of the seal - a
Killer Bees and Magic Trees
Austrian scientist Gerald Kastberger studies the aggressive giant honeybees of Assam, in particular their unexplained an
Hippo Beach
Insight into the bizarre behavioural habits of the African hippo, a creature which spends most of its lifetime in water
Timeless Thames
This is a journey along the River Thames, England's most famous river, from its source to the sea. The Thames may seem t
Coyote: the Ultimate Survivor?
Documentary on the coyote, cousin to the wolf and one of America's most charismatic animals. The film explores how this
Transylvania: Living with Predators
Andrew Sachs narrates a documentary focusing on the large predators which live alongside humans in the beautiful forests
Danube Delta: Europe Untamed
The delta of the river Danube is home to half a million wild geese, the greatest concentration of pelicans outside Afric
Buffalo: The African Boss
A study of the buffaloes of Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania, where they are prey to lions but will also attack the
The Lost Elephants of Timbuktu
David Attenborough narrates this documentary following young research student Anne Orlando as she sets out on an unforge
Yellowstone: America's Sacred Wilderness
Park ranger Paul Schullery presents a personal account of life in America's Yellowstone Park. After wolves were reintrod
Wild Nights
Simon King attempts to win the trust of shy and elusive night-time animals including badgers, foxes and owls, in an atte
Hotel Heliconia
The Heliconia plant provides food and shelter for a wide variety of jungle creatures and also produces some of the most
Night Stalkers
This documentary introduces us to the variety of bats found in the rainforests of Central America. Fringe-lipped, Fishin
Treasure Islands
Documentary on the wildlife of the Channel Islands.
Leopard Hunters
Wildlife documentary featuring the Asiatic leopards of Yala in the south of Sri Lanka. This unique and revealing film sh
War Wrecks of the Coral Sea
Exploring shipwrecks in the Solomon Islands and Truk Lagoon that have been transformed into spectacular living reefs fol
The Alps
Documentary focusing on the wildlife of the European Alps, a spectacular wilderness area in the heart of the world's mos
A Wild Dog's Story
Documentary following Newky, an African wild dog, over five years. Told through the personal recollections of wild-dog r
Killer Whales of Monterey Bay
Andrew Sachs narrates a programme focusing on the killer whales of Monterey Bay, fierce and nomadic hunters capable of t
The Canine Conspiracy
The programme follows a puppy through the first year of its life and its willful destruction of the owner's property : w
The Cat Connection
The secret life of the cat, examining the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the feline, which is a ruthless predator in the wild
Top Bat
Rebecca Hosking presents an insight into the world of vampire bats, observing them in their natural habitat. She reveals
Amazon: Super River
A look at the biggest river system on the planet, the Amazon, which rises as a small stream high in the Andes and ends o
Rhinos: Built to Last?
Robert Lindsay narrates a documentary which focuses on the plight of the rhino, a notoriously feisty and well-armoured a
Meerkats: Part of the Team
Documentary following a family of meerkats living in Tswalu National Park in South Africa. The ultimate team players, me
Danger in Tiger Paradise
Valmik Thapar returns to Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan to witness the progress of Machli, a tigress he has fol
Falklands: Flying Devils
Film makers Jane Watson and Mark Smith observe a colony of aggressive caracaras, rare birds of prey on a stormy island i
The Crossing
A tense and spectacular drama unfolds as thousands of zebras, wildebeest and gazelles take on hungry crocodiles and lion
Death Trap
The wildlife of the Pacific Coast. Offshore are whales, seals and sharks, on land, grizzlies, and in the air bald eagles
My Halcyon River
An idyllic British river: misty dawns, dancing mayflies, lazy trout and fluffy chicks paddling under the watchful gaze o
Killer Ants
Documentary about predator ants. While big predators bask in their own spotlight, tiny assassins are lurking in the shad
A Life with Cougars
Canadian wildlife film-makers Jeff and Sue Turner's documentary about the cougar, one of North America's fiercest predat
Cats Under the Serengeti Stars
Cameras capture the events of a night on the African plains, revealing the fascinating lives of nocturnal creatures from
Wild Women of Viramba
Almost every day for the past 25 years, the Viramba troop of yellow baboons have been accompanied by scientists in one o
Killer Bees: Taming the Swarm
Documentary about the Africanised honey bee, a notorious killer bee that has spread across the world causing devastation
Highgrove: A Prince's Legacy
David Attenborough narrates this documentary charting a year in the running of Highgrove, home to the Prince of Wales, w
Flying Home
A look at Operation Migration, a major project aimed at introducing rare whooping cranes back into the eastern USA by re
The Elephant, The Emperor and Butterfly Tree
A startling look at the two most destructive animals in South Africa and how their habits are a story of life, death and
Indonesia: Fire Islands
Lost Crocodiles of the Pharaohs
Last year, while excavating a 5,000 year old temple buried by Egyptian sands, archaeologist Edda Bresciani unearthed a s
Elephant Cave
Beneath the forested flanks of an extinct volcano lies a cave with a mysterious secret. Kitum Cave on the slopes of Mt E
White Shark/Red Triangle
Each year, in the late summer, a region known as the Red Triangle bustles with marine mammal activity. Lying between San
Tigers of the Emerald Forest
Huge male tigers are the focus of this film, Dedicated scientist Raghu Chundawat and his partner Joanna Van Gruisen have
Dune
Five Owl Farm
This is the story of a remarkable place - a Yorkshire farm where all five British owls live side by side.
The Monkey Prince
The Mountain Troop is the most powerful in the kingdom, and it lives in the best location. That is where Bobo is born. F
The Eagle Has Landed
The struggle to bring ospreys, red kites and sea eagles back from the brink of extinction is Britain's greatest wildlife
Swamp Cats
Film about a family of lions living in the swamps of the Okavango delta, seen through the eyes of a cub born just before
Caribou and Wolves: The Endless Dance
Across the top of North America, millions of caribou are led on their never-ending journey by the mothers of the herd. D
Missing... Presumed Eaten
A Moose Named Madeline
Richard E Grant narrates this documentary following a female moose and its calf Madeline in the dangerous Canadian wilde
The Amber Time Machine
Amber is one of David Attenborough's great passions - he is captivated by its beauty and the animals frozen within it in
Five Big Cats and a Camera
The story of the hurdles overcome by Owen Newman & Amanda Barrett, as they set out 14yrs ago to film cheetahs, leopards,
Ice Age Death Trap
For thousands of years downtown LA hid an indiscriminate killer - in one of the most surprising wildlife crime stories i
Ireland: Sculpted Isle
Ireland - Sculpted Isle is a captivating journey through Ireland's most beautiful and enigmatic landscapes. This island
Lion: Out of Africa?
The biggest of the big cats is declining fast, killed because it's developed a taste for beef - cows are much easier to
Cheetahs: Fast Track to Freedom
For two years Simon King takes on the role of mother to two cheetah cubs, Toki and Sambu, orphaned when their mother was
Norfolk Broads: The Fall and Rise of a Great Swamp
The Norfolk Broads is one of the last fragments of a vast swamp where ancient Britons hunted wildfowl and fished for per
Typhoon Island
Mississippi: Tales of the Last River Rat
A stunningly photographed portrait of the wildlife and landscape of the Mississippi River seen through the eyes of 'Rive
Hammerhead
Profile of the hammerhead shark, which has until now been shrouded in mystery as no-one could understand why its head is
The Wild Wood
An ancient oak wood in the heart of England is as full of beauty and drama as anywhere on Earth. Philippa Forrester spen
Andes: The Dragon's Back
The Andes is one of the world's most spectacular mountain ranges with one of the richest environments on Earth and a div
Land of the Falling Lakes
Documentary about Plitvice National Park in Croatia, Europe's oldest and one of its most beautiful national parks - a ne
Echo of the Elephants - The Final Chapter?
Documentary following the latest chapter in the story of Echo the female elephant and her family in the Kenyan National
Shark Coast
David Attenborough travels along the coast of Southern Africa which has an incredible variety of sharks, over 140 specie
Serengeti 24
Documentary chronicled the maternal behavior of a cheetah and a leopard as they cared for their cubs in Tanzania's Seren
Secrets of the Maya Underworld
Beneath the jungle-clad temples of Mexico's Yucatan, a startling discovery has been made: the largest network of flooded
A Boy Among Polar Bears
Documentary following Inuit boy Apak Taktu as he takes his first trip out onto the frozen Arctic with his father to be t
Wolf Pack
Sean Pertwee narrates this documentary exploring the passions and intrigues - from families torn asunder to jealous plot
The Orangutan King
Documentary about Kusasi, the world's most famous orangutan. His rise to power was meteoric, from orphaned baby to 20 st
Eagle Island
Wildlife documentary about the Hebridean island of Mull, home to the most spectacular wildlife of any stretch of our coa
The Queen of Trees
Ian Holm narrates the extraordinary story of the African sycamore fig tree and its symbiotic relationship with a tiny in
The King Cobra and I
Documentary following the work of Rom Whitaker as he organises the fight to save the threatened king cobra, the world's
Return Of The Eagle Owl
Raptor expert Roy Dennis investigates the remarkable comeback of the eagle owl. The fearsome predator is spreading rapid
Cuba: Wild Island Of The Caribbean
Cuba is home to spectacular wildlife, from the bee hummingbird - the world's smallest bird - to crocodiles, swarms of pu
Flying with Condors
With a ten-foot wingspan, the Andean Condor is nature's most accomplished glider, soaring unchallenged in the cold mount
Ella: A Meerkat's Tale
Documentary about Ella, a two-year-old meerkat. She's just given birth to three pups, but their arrival brings her into
Wild Harvest
Britain's countryside is undergoing a revolution. For decades our farmland wildlife has been in serious decline - a depr
Australia: Taking The Heat
An insight into the remarkable wildlife in Australia, the hottest and driest continent on Earth - once a wet territory c
Penguins of the Antarctic
Documentary charting the struggle for survival facing Antarctica's penguins. While some rely on thick down coats and fat
Portillo Goes Wild in Spain
Documentary in which ex-politician Michael Portillo returns home to discover the wilder side of his Spanish heritage. On
Ant Attack
Documentary that looks at the world of the African driver ant, a sinister army of 20 million sisters. It thrives by rava
Stalking the Jaguar
Big cat specialists Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett head for Brazil's Pantanal, the world's biggest wetland, to film jagu
Big Sky Bears
A black bear is seen raising her two cubs in Montana's Rocky Mountains. The forest appears to be an idyllic playground,
The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic
An insight into the origins of the iceberg that sank the Titanic. Created 15,000 years before the ill-fated ship, its de
Bonobo: Missing In Action
Dr Frances White takes a journey back to the Democratic Republic of Congo to find out if the bonobo apes have survived t
Satoyama: Japan's Secret Water Garden
In the heart of rural Japan lies Satoyama, a landscape of lakes and rivers home to an incredible variety of fish, water
The Last Lions of India
Documentary about Asiatic lions, which are completely different from African lions in both appearance and behaviour but
On the Trail of Tarka
Filmmakers Charlie Hamilton-James and Philippa Forrester went in search of otters on a short stretch of the River Torrid
Eye for an Elephant
Martyn Colbeck has spent 15 years scouring Africa for the ultimate images of the world's largest land creature- the Afri
The Bear Man of Kamchatka
The incredible story of Charlie Russell - the man who has devoted his life to the grizzly bears of the Kamchatka Peninsu
The Falls of Iguacu
The film explores Iguacu National Park on the Brazilian-Argentine border, home to some of the largest waterfalls on Eart
Africa's Desert Garden
This film chronicles the magical transformation of a landscape. Every spring, a barren stretch of land 100 km inland fro
Battle to Save the Tiger
The Indian tiger is in deep trouble. Thirty years ago India set aside over 30 tiger reserves controlled by Project Tiger
Buddha, Bees and the Giant Hornet Queen
The Giant Japanese Hornet is the fiercest looking insect on earth, and one of the deadliest. This film follows the remar
Hawaii: Message in the Waves
Nature documentary featuring the wildlife of Hawaii's famous surf zone and the surfers and scientists who are fighting t
Invasion of the Crocodiles
Australia's deadly saltwater crocs are making a dramatic comeback. They're spreading in alarming numbers through the bil
Toki's Tale
Two years ago Simon King made Cheetahs – Fast Track to Freedom a film about his attempt to return two orphaned cheetah
The Bloodhound and the Beardie
For thousands of years, dogs were working animals not just pets, carefully bred to hunt, guard, herd or retrieve. Now th
Saving Our Seabirds
Britain has spectacular colonies of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes and skuas, but recently many birds have failed to br
Desert Lions
Many years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years
Moose on the Loose
Anchorage capital city of Alaska is the wildest city on Earth thanks to its dramatic wildlife. Alongside 260,000 people
Rainforests for the Future
In a region of Africa more often in the news for human suffering and civil war, the state of Gabon is a stable democracy
Wye - Voices from the Valley
Documentary study of a year in the life of the Wye Valley around the river, and four people who depend on the seasons, r
Toki's Tale
Two years ago Simon King made Cheetahs – Fast Track to Freedom a film about his attempt to return two orphaned cheetah
Battle to Save the Tiger
The Indian tiger is in deep trouble. Thirty years ago India set aside over 30 tiger reserves controlled by Project Tiger
Moose on the Loose
Anchorage capital city of Alaska is the wildest city on Earth thanks to its dramatic wildlife. Alongside 260,000 people
Buddha, Bees and the Giant Hornet Queen
The Giant Japanese Hornet is the fiercest looking insect on earth, and one of the deadliest. This film follows the remar
Hawaii - Message in the Waves
Nature documentary featuring the wildlife of Hawaii's famous surf zone and the surfers and scientists who are fighting t
Invasion of the Crocodiles
Australia's deadly saltwater crocs are making a dramatic comeback. They're spreading in alarming numbers through the bil
The Bloodhound and the Beardie
For thousands of years, dogs were working animals not just pets, carefully bred to hunt, guard, herd or retrieve. Now th
Saving Our Seabirds
Britain has spectacular colonies of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes and skuas, but recently many birds have failed to br
Desert Lions
Many years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years
Gabon - Forests of the Future
In a region of Africa more often in the news for human suffering and civil war, the state of Gabon is a stable democracy
Wye - Voices from the Valley
Documentary study of a year in the life of the Wye Valley around the river, and four people who depend on the seasons, r
Snow Leopard - Beyond The Myth
The Snow Leopard, one of the most beautiful of all big cats is also one of the rarest. Natural World visits a hidden lai
Raising Sancho
This is the story of a young giant otter's journey to adulthood. Rescued by local fishermen as a baby and raised by gia
Earth Pilgrim - A Year on Dartmoor
This exquisitely photographed film is a spiritual journey into the ethereal landscape of Dartmoor with Satish Kumar, the
Tiger Kill
Simon King has filmed Africa's big cats for 20 years, but he has never seen a wild tiger. With so few remaining wild tig
White Falcon, White Wolf
On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, a pair of white gyrfalcons and a pack of arctic wolves are struggling to rais
Saved By Dolphins
Since ancient times, there have been legends of dolphins rescuing humans at sea. Two recent cases where swimmers were re
Badgers - Secrets Of The Sett
While badgers are easily recognized, remarkably few people have ever seen one alive. It's a creature blamed for destruct
Spacechimp
In 1961, a four-year-old chimpanzee named Ham became the first animal to return from space alive. He proved that humans
Elephant Nomads of The Namib Desert
This is the remarkable story of two baby elephants struggling to survive their critical first six months in the oldest d
Lobo: The Wolf that Changed America
Ernest Thompson Seton rode into the wilds of New Mexico just before the turn of the century to kill a wolf named Lobo. T
Reindeer Girls
Elle and Inga, 17-year-old cousins from the north of Norway, are far from ordinary teenagers. They are reindeer herders,
Moose In The Glen
Multi-millionaire landowner Paul Lister wants to turn his 23,000 acre estate north of Inverness into Europe's first wild
Naabi - A Hyena Princess
The story of Naabi, a young hyena growing up in Tanzania. Here hyenas aren't just scavengers, they're also skilled hunte
Spectacled Bears - Shadows Of The Forest
Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th birthday this year, but behind the children's story is a very real creature that sti
Superfish
The billfish are the biggest, fastest, and most dangerous gamefish in the sea. All have captured man's imagination like
A Turtle's Guide to the Pacific
Documentary following a loggerhead turtle as she journeys across the Pacific. On the way she meets dolphins and whales,
Jimmy and the Wild Honey Hunters
Jimmy Doherty, pig farmer and star of Jimmy's Farming Heroes, travels to Nepal to meet an ancient group of people who ri
Titus: The Gorilla King
Abandoned as a baby, removed from normal gorilla family life as a youngster - so profound were the misfortunes that Titu
Whale Shark
Beginning at the fabulous coral reef of Ningaloo in Western Australia, intrepid marine biologist Mark Meakin attempts to
Clever Monkeys
David Attenborough's entertaining romp through the world of monkeys has a serious side: for when we look at monkeys we c
Crocodile Blues
Another stunning look at the wonders of wildlife as Natural World tonight seeks out the Gharial crocodile. This mighty
Cork - Forest in a Bottle
Every time we weigh up which bottle of wine to buy, we hold the fate of nightingales, rare black storks, secretive wild
Great White Shark: A Living Legend
Wildlife film. South African naturalist Mike Rutzen is crazy about great white sharks. He never saw Jaws, so he doesn't
Cuckoo
The sound of the cuckoo is to many the very essence of spring, yet behind the magical call is a bird that is a cheat, a
The Mountains of the Monsoon
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, and their new-born cub
Polar Bears & Grizzlies: Bears on Top of the World
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, and their new-born cub
Man-Eating Tigers of the Sundarbans
Tiger experts in Bangladesh have a problem: how can they encourage local people to protect the beautiful and endangered
Elephants without Borders
Botswana's elephants are doing very well, too well perhaps. People are worried that too many elephants will damage their
Snow Monkeys
n 1970, a picture of a snow monkey bathing in a hot spring graced the cover of Life Magazine. Ever since, Japan's hot-tu
Cassowaries
This film follows the dramatic attempts to save these endangered giant birds, and reveals their fascinating natural hist
A Farm for the Future
Wildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family's farm in Devon into a low-energy farm for
Iron Curtain: Ribbon of Life
When communism crumbled in 1989, it created an opportunity for wildlife. The Iron Curtain that divided communist Eastern
Uakari: Secrets Of The English Monkey
In the flooded forests of the Peruvian Amazon lives one of the world's rarest and most mysterious primates, the red-face
Bearwalker of the Northwoods
Wildlife documentary. In the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers uses food to gain the trust of wild bl
Victoria Falls - The Smoke that Thunders
Wildlife documentary. A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. The story is
Andrea - Queen Of Mantas
Manta rays are one of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and, at up to seven metres long, one of the largest. Y
Black Mamba, White Witch
In the small African kingdom of Swaziland, the black mamba is a snake both feared and revered. During summer, these eleg
Bringing Up Baby
Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies. The more we study animals, the more w
A Highland Haven
This stunningly beautiful film reveals the unique wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, seen through the eyes of filmmaker
Radio Gibbon
In deepest Borneo, a remarkable young Frenchman called Chanee is combining his love of music and his passion for gibbons
Birds of Paradise
Living in the depths of the New Guinea rainforest are the spectacular birds of paradise - creatures so beautiful that th
The Secret Leopards
Jonathan Scott narrates the extraordinary story of the leopard - the one big cat that still survives across half the wor
The Chimpcam Project
How does a chimpanzee see the world? A research project at Edinburgh Zoo is designed to answer just that question in an
Prairie Dogs - Talk of the Town
Prairie Dogs are America's answer to the meerkat - small, sociable and exceptionally cute. This offbeat film narrated by
The Wild Places of Essex
Multi-award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane sets out on a journey to explore the unexpected landscapes and natural hist
A Killer Whale Called Luna
This is the emotional story of one young killer whale's quest for companionship after he was separated from his family.
Forest Elephants - Rumbles in the Jungle
Deep in the rainforest of Central Africa lies an elephant oasis - a remarkable place that holds the key to the future fo
The Monkey-Eating Eagle of the Orinoco
The harpy eagle is the most powerful bird of prey in the world, plucking monkeys from the branches of the jungle canopy.
Echo - An Unforgettable Elephant
A celebration of the life and legacy of Echo, the world's most famous elephant, who was born in 1945 and died in 2009, a
Sea Otters - A Million Dollar Baby
The trials and tribulations of a sea otter pup growing up on the coast of California. The Californian Sea Otter is one
The Himalayas
The Himalayas look beautiful and lifeless, unable to give anything, not even enough air. Yet this powerful film reveals
Africa's Dragon Mountain
An intimate portrait of the spectacular Drakensberg - 'dragon mountains' - of South Africa, following giant antelope, bo
The Dolphins of Shark Bay
A dolphin is about to be born in the treacherous waters of Shark Bay in Western Australia. Puck, the wise mother, must u
Panda Makers
Giant Pandas were on the brink of extinction but now they are coming back, thanks to an extraordinary conservation proje
Butterflies: A Very British Obsession
Wildlife documentary featuring the fascinating lives of Britain's beautiful butterflies filmed in exquisite detail and a
Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq
It's the largest and most ambitious habitat recreation project ever known: to bring back to life one of the world's grea
Elsa: The Lioness That Changed The World
In the 1960s, 'Born Free' captured the world's imagination with the story of Elsa, an orphaned lioness who was taken in
Chimps of the Lost Gorge
A real-life drama about a family of chimps trapped in a lost world. They live in a deep and ancient forested gorge that
A Tiger Called Broken Tail
Broken Tail was the most flamboyant tiger cub Colin Stafford-Johnson had seen during many years spent filming India's wi
One Million Snake Bites
From the giant King Cobra to the tiny sawscaled viper, India is home to many of the world's deadliest snakes. Now a new
The Last Grizzly of Paradise Valley
Wildlife documentary following the search for grizzly bears in the beautiful Cascade Mountains of Canada. Wildlife filmm
My Life as a Turkey
Biologist Joe Hutto was mother to the strangest family in the world, thirteen endangered wild turkeys that he raised fro
Empire of the Desert Ants
Natural World visits the Arizona desert, where a new honey ant queen wages an intense battle for survival as she attempt
Heligan: Secrets of the Lost Garden
Looking at the secret lives of the wildlife in one of Britain's favourite gardens. Shot by Charlie Hamilton-James, this
Komodo - Secrets of the Dragon
The Komodo dragon was discovered one hundred years ago, yet the true nature of the biggest lizard in the world is only j
The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales
The killer whale is one of the most feared predators in the ocean and most would consider it madness to enter the water
Animal House
Sir David Attenborough tells the stories of the world's best animal architects. There are house-proud bower birds, who o
Jungle Gremlins of Java
The slow loris is the real-life gremlin, extremely cute but with a venom that can kill. Now it's also a YouTube supersta
Tiger Dynasty
A young tigress is chosen to found a new dynasty. Airlifted from her home in an Indian park to life in a new reserve, Ba
Grizzlies of Alaska
A mother grizzly bear brings up her two cubs in the wilds of Alaska. She must keep them safe from prowling males, teach
Madagascar: Lemurs and Spies
Pure white lemurs called silky sifaka live in the remote rainforests of Madagascar. They are one of the rarest animals i
Zambezi
Africa's wildest river is home to the most spectacular wildlife. Hippos fight for territory while herds of elephant, wat
Queen of the Savannah
The queen African honeybee rules the savannah - even elephants panic at the buzzing of her hive. This recreates the life
The Real Jungle Book Bear
The Jungle Book's Baloo the bear character is based on the secretive sloth bear who lives in India's wildest places. The
Unnatural History Of London
Seals, parakeets and even pelicans that eat pigeons have all made London their home. That's as well as badgers, foxes, s
Living with Baboons
The wild Hamadryas Baboons of Ethiopia have a friend in biologist Mat Pines, they even pick the nits from his hair. He's
Tiger Island
Jungle tigers are turning into man-eaters in the exotic island of Sumatra. Now a maverick millionaire is catching the ki
Queen of Tigers
The story of Machli, the most famous tiger in the world. She is a legendary fighter and a wise mother of nine cubs who h
A Wolf Called Storm
Storm is an extraordinary wolf - the head of a pack in Canada's frozen north that hunts the giant buffalo herds. This pa
Attenborough's Ark
David Attenborough chooses the animals that he would most like to save from extinction. He shows why they are so importa
Jaguars - Born Free
In this Natural World special, three tiny orphaned jaguar cubs are discovered in a Brazilian forest. A family decide to
Kangaroo Dundee (1)
Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He rescues baby joeys fro
Kangaroo Dundee (2)
Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He is mum to three baby j
Giant Otters of the Amazon
Diablo the giant otter lives in a lake in the jungles of Peru, with his unruly family of six cubs. Even at the tender ag
Flight of the Rhino
In South Africa there is a daring plan to save the rhino by moving a whole population to a secret location. But the only
Leopards: 21st Century Cats
Leopards are built for strength rather than speed, hunting in the shadows and ambushing their prey. In an ever shrinking
Giant Squid: Filming the Impossible
The giant squid, a creature of legend and myth which even in the 21st century, has never been seen alive. But now, an in
The Mating Game
David Attenborough narrates the charming and fascinating story of some real-life animal romantics. There are show-offs a
Sri Lanka: Elephant Island
Sri Lanka, the tropical island lying off the southern coast of India, is home to its own special elephants. A sub specie
Meet the Monkeys
Peanut, Hero and Tarzan are three cheeky monkeys. They live on the paradise Indonesian island of Sulawesi with the rest
Orangutans: The Great Ape Escape
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
Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar
Meerkat pups Squirt and Weeny belong to one of the most famous animal families on the planet, animals that are now stars
Walrus: Two Tonne Tusker
Sivuqaq is an 18 year old, larger than life captive pacific walrus. By now he should be a dad but things have not worked
Killer Whales: Beneath the Surface
The killer whale was long feared as a sea monster until, in May 1964, one was brought into captivity for the first time.
Vultures: Beauty in the Beast
Vultures are the birds that many people love to hate, but cameraman and naturalist Charlie Hamilton James sees them as b
Africa's Giant Killers
Africa's largest herd of elephants and a fearless pride of young lions come face to face in an epic fight for survival.
Honey Badgers: Masters of Mayhem
Record books describe the honey badger as the most fearless animal on the planet; although barely a foot tall, they have
France: The Wild Side
France is our closest neighbour and a popular holiday destination for many of us, but how familiar are we with its wildl
Nature's Misfits
Bill Bailey introduces a delightfully eccentric cast of creatures that have chosen to do things differently. Odd, unconv
The Pygmy Hippo: A Very Secret Life
The pygmy hippo is one of nature's last great mysteries. Solitary, secretive and extremely hard to find, scientists know
The Bat Man of Mexico
David Attenborough narrates the story of Rodrigo Medellin, Mexico's very own 'Bat Man'. Since he first kept vampire bats
Penguin Post Office
Welcome to the Penguin Post Office, a little bit of Britain in the heart of Antarctica. Inside, the post office has ever
Beavers Behaving Badly
Who are you going to call when beavers are behaving badly? Well, if you live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Drew Reed is the
A Bear With A Bounty
Meet Lily, an eight-year-old wild black bear, described by some as 'the most popular bear in the world'. Why? Thanks to
Attenborough's Fabulous Frogs
As a boy, frogs were the first animals Sir David Attenborough kept and today he is still just as passionate about them.
Africa's Fishing Leopards
David Attenborough narrates the intimate story of a leopard mother and her two cubs. This very special family must survi
Super Powered Owls
With their charismatic faces and extraordinary head-turning ability, owls are one of our best-loved birds. And yet it's
Galapagos: Islands of Change
From enormous tortoises and deep-diving lizards to fish-eating snakes and birds that hunt giant venomous centipedes, the
Growing Up Wild
A look at the challenges young animals face, from their first steps through to leaving home. For any animal, the early d
Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire
In what turns out to be an explosive year, witness Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made thi
Attenborough's Big Birds
Meet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown a day in their lives! From ostriches to kiwis, these bizarre
Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places
For the first time, and through the eyes of two special mountain lion families, the true nature of North America's big c
Ireland's Wild River: The Mighty Shannon
Running through the heart of Ireland, the Shannon is the longest river in the British Isles. For locally born naturalist
Ghost Bear Family
In the vast Canadian wilderness, there lives a very special bear family. Just out of hibernation, two black cubs have a
Return of the Giant Killers: Africa's Lion Kings
In southern Africa, a pride of lions has rewritten the rules - by learning to take down elephants. In this follow up to
Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the
Meet the Moose Family
In the wilds of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, a mother moose tends to her newborn calf. Spring is in full swing, but thi
Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals (1)
In the outback of Australia, the world's most famous 'kangaroo mum' is expanding operations. Brolga, aka Kangaroo Dundee
Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals (2)
In central Australia, Brolga, the world's most famous kangaroo mum, is learning what it takes to look after his extended
Nature's Perfect Partners
In the wilds of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, a mother moose tends to her newborn calf. Spring is in full swing, but thi
Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants
Everyone loves giraffes, but what do we really know about them? Dr Julian Fennessy starts to reveal their secrets - the
My Congo
Wildlife cameraman Vianet Djenguet explores the extraordinary wildlife of the Congo.
Jaguars: Brazil's Super Cats
A pioneering team in Brazil follow wild jaguars to gain new insights into their lives.
Cheetahs: Growing Up Fast
David Attenborough narrates this astonishing story of a wild cheetah family. Known for being fast, captivating and extre
Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment
David Attenborough tells the revealing story of this Caribbean island's exotic but vulnerable wildlife. A team of conser
Hotel Armadillo
60 years after he first appeared on TV with an armadillo, David Attenborough introduces the family's biggest member and
Nature's Wildest Weapons: Horns, Tusks and Antlers
The animal kingdom possesses a fearsome arsenal - a variety of extreme weapons used in epic battles to gore, stab, crush
Nature's Miniature Miracles
It really is a big bad world out there. So what happens if you are the little guy? This film tells the epic survival sto
Supercharged Otters
Otters are playful, adaptable and champion swimmers - they've captivated cameraman Charlie Hamilton James for the last 2
Sudan: The Last of the Rhinos
The remarkable story of 43-year-old Sudan, the very last male northern white rhino on the planet. Aged just three, Sudan
H is for Hawk: A New Chapter
Following the success of Helen Macdonald's bestselling novel of the same name, H is for Hawk: A New Chapter is an intima
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast netwo
Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs
David Attenborough has a passion for birds' eggs. These remarkable structures nurture new life, protecting it from the o
Nature's Biggest Beasts
The world's biggest beasts have always captured the imagination. But whilst being big can have its advantages, it also c
Super Fast Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth - it can reach speeds of over 200mph. But what does it take to be a
Red Ape: Saving the Orangutan
For the last decade, a team of frontline medics has been fighting to save Borneo's critically endangered orangutans. Arm
Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal
The endearing pangolin is a little-known scaly mammal. Found in Africa and Asia, these shy creatures have an unfortunate
The Super Squirrels
The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels
Humpback Whales: A Detective Story
On 12 September 2015, a 30-ton humpback whale breached and landed on Tom Mustill and his friend Charlotte Kinloch as the
Tasmania: Weird and Wonderful
David Attenborough reveals that the animal inhabitants of this vast wilderness are every bit as extraordinary as they ar
Florida: America's Animal Paradise
Florida is famous for its beaches, blue water and year round sun – but it also has a surprising wild side. It is home
Hippos: Africa's River Giants
With incredible underwater footage, David Attenborough reveals the true nature of the hippopotamus – an animal that ca
The Octopus in My House
A professor develops an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home to learn about
Weasels: Feisty and Fearless
Looking at the true nature of weasels. Often portrayed as the villains of the natural world, do they deserve this reputa
Meet the Bears
How bears across the world have overcome the challenges of life - from finding food and raising cubs to confronting riva
Tigers: Hunting the Traffickers
Former Royal Marines commando Aldo Kane exposes the shocking secrets of the illegal tiger trade in south east Asia, and
Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (1)
Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen. Amongst the wonders he encounters is the b
Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (2)
Colin Stafford-Johnson continues his journey in Cuba, encountering bats feeding on nectar from giant hibiscus flowers, a
Super Powered Eagles
The science behind the extraordinary abilities of eagles, the most powerful birds in the sky, with dramatic stories and
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