Natural History Documentaries

With a range of iconic series spanning all seven continents, dive deep into the beauty of the natural world. Our documentary collection brings you the best of the BBC’s nature, wildlife, and science shows, with over 100 hours of content dating back to 1954 including the series that launched David Attenborough’s career and changed nature documentaries forever.

Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s most spectacular wildernesses. It is home to some of the richest wildlife beyond the plains of Africa. This landmark Yellowstone documentary series follows the intertwining stories of the National Park’s iconic inhabitants: the grey wolf, the grizzly bear and herds of antelope and buffalo. The dramatic fortunes of these animals are inexorably bound together.

Natural World Vol 9

Encounter incredible animal stories from around the world as the BBC’s flagship natural history documentary series returns. Award-winning filmmakers capture unique animal behavior and previously unseen sights. The creatures featured include lethal black mamba snakes in Swaziland, elephants migrating in Botswana, Indonesian macaques, gibbons in Borneo and Russian grizzly bears.

Changing Planet

This ambitious natural history series examines the issues facing the earth’s most threatened ecosystems, meeting the scientists and local conservationists fighting to make a difference. Over the next seven years, the team will visit vulnerable locations around the globe at the forefront of the climate crisis, recording the changes that the landscape and population face.

Expedition Killer Whale

In Antarctica, the most sophisticated hunting behavior in the animal kingdom takes place. Killer whales create waves to wash seals from floating ice. In this fascinating wildlife documentary, a team of scientists and filmmakers travel to these freezing waters to find out more about these unique predators and their methods, including one seeking a particular, very special killer whale.

Lost World Vanished Lives

Break open a stone and you may discover a new species, one that existed millions of years ago. Legendary wildlife expert David Attenborough travels the world to unravel some of the wonders and puzzles of paleontology. From insects to dinosaurs, he shares his enthusiasm for fossils and journeys back into pre-history to unearth just a few of the incredible creatures that once roamed the planet.

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