Natural History Documentaries
The Mighty Mekong's Last Hope
The mighty Mekong is considered south-east Asia’s greatest river and has nourished generations of people for millennia. Now it’s drying up, under attack from dam building, overfishing, climate change and sand mining. This fascinating natural history documentary looks at the threats that the Mekong faces, the effect this will have on the people who rely on it and what can be done to save it.
Search For The Last Unicorn
With the death of the last captive male, the northern white rhinoceros was officially declared extinct in 2018. But possible sightings from a remote region in the heart of Africa have given conservationists hope. This natural history documentary follows an international team of experts into war-torn South Sudan in search of the rhino. Could this charismatic animal get a miraculous second chance?
Earth's Great Seasons
Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. As they sweep across the world, they drive all life on earth, bringing huge opportunities and great challenges. This compelling nature documentary, narrated by Sherlock’s Andrew Scott, presents remarkable moments seen during spring, summer, fall and winter. Across the planet, animals and plant life must adapt to survive the seasons.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities
Across his legendary career, David Attenborough has encountered a baffling array of weird and wonderful creatures. And, in this fascinating and playful documentary series, he’s delving deeper into the stories of bizarre animal behavior. He witnesses curious creature adaptations, peculiar mating rituals and intriguing, mysterious habits from some of the planet’s oddest inhabitants.
Life on Earth
Taking three years to make and traveling to locations all over the world, this landmark natural history documentary changed the face of television. Written and presented by David Attenborough, it attempted to tell the story of how life was created on our planet and captured on film for the first time many animals and behaviors. These include a memorable encounter with a group of gorillas.