Natural History Documentaries
Animals In Love
Do penguins fall in love? How do capuchin monkeys flirt? Can hyenas get first date jitters? Liz Bonnin reveals the surprising similarities between humans and animals in pursuing a mate and maintaining a relationship in this fascinating natural history documentary. Discover how flamingos spruce themselves up to attract a mate and the bonobos who believe laughter is the true relationship secret.
Wild China
With splendor, scale and romance, the veil on the world’s most enigmatic, magnificent country is lifted. This enchanting natural history documentary delves into China’s vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. From the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to searingly hot deserts, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures are revealed.
Avalanche: Making A Deadly Storm
Avalanches kill hundreds of people every year. But we know surprisingly little about them, including why they happen or how they can produce destructive forces so powerful that they can flatten entire villages. In this natural history documentary, a team of scientists led by Prof Danielle George, create a massive avalanche in the Canadian Rockies to try and unlock their mysteries.
The Trials of Life
In the natural world, life is one long struggle, a challenge for even the fittest animal. Leaving parents, searching for food, building a home, finding a mate; each day brings a new test. In this classic BBC natural history documentary series, Sir David Attenborough investigates the many amazing ways in which creatures from all parts of the globe face up to and resolve The Trials of Life.
Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice
Filmed in the Arctic islands of Norway, cleverly camouflaged cameras get closer than ever before to the world’s greatest land predator: the iconic polar bear. This innovative wildlife documentary reveals cubs emerging from winter maternity dens and journeying across the drifting ice in search of seals. How they cope with their different fates is captured in revelatory close-up detail.