Natural History Documentaries
Attenborough's Ark
David Attenborough chooses his ten favorite animals that he would most like to save from extinction. From the weird to the wonderful, he picks fabulous and unusual creatures to put in his ‘ark’, including little-known animals such as the, the solenodon and the quoll. He shows why they are so important and shares the ingenious work of biologists who are helping to keep them alive.
Animal Mums
From a cheetah putting her babies in the naughty corner to a sheep comforting her crying lamb, this charming and funny natural history series, narrated by Hugh Bonneville, explores how animal motherhood has some surprisingly human traits. Featuring a mix of science, fascinating stories and heartwarming moments, the documentary reveals that animals can be as dedicated to their babies as we are.
Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs
Natural history legend Sir 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. But how is an egg made? And why are they that particular shape? This insightful nature documentary reveals the wonder behind these miracles of the animal kingdom.
Wild Japan
Japan’s incredible landscapes range from magnificent snowy mountains to subtropical warmth. And they are full of extraordinary wildlife, with the lives of animals and people often crossing as they adapt to these extremes. This fascinating natural history documentary looks at the astonishingly varied creatures and landscapes of Honshu, Hokkaido and the Southwest islands.
Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle
Adventurer Ben Fogle meets those who have rejected the trappings of a Western lifestyle and set up home in some of the most isolated places on the planet. In this revealing travel documentary, he meets a former punk who enjoys a ‘prehistoric’ existence, lives the nomadic life in Tanzania, joins a former war correspondent in the Canadian countryside and discovers missionaries in deepest Mongolia.