Natural History Documentaries
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 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.
24 Hours on Earth
The changing position of the sun in the sky affects the behavior of animals and plants across our planet. From the moment it rises, animals are waiting, ready to take advantage of the opportunities that the sun creates. This eye-opening nature documentary reveals the way that creatures adapt to the changes that night and day bring. Some thrive in the Sun, others wait until night to emerge.
Spy In The Snow
The animatronic Spy Creatures (cleverly concealed cameras) are dressed in their winter coats and heading for the snow to reveal how the world’s most adorable arctic animals survive. This innovative wildlife documentary gets up close to sparring polar bears, emperor penguin chicks and wombats in the mood for love, all thriving in nature’s winter wonderland.
Penguins: Spy In The Huddle
Discover what it really means to be a penguin as the latest spy cameras give us a whole new perspective on their behavior. This groundbreaking wildlife documentary travels the world to focus on emperor, Humbolt and rock-hopper penguins. Get the inside track on all the drama and challenges they face throughout the year, as well as capturing plenty of comedy moments!