Natural History Documentaries
Penguins: Meet the Family
This is the family penguin as you’ve never seen them before. Get ready to meet all 18 species of penguin in this stunning BBC nature documentary. From harsh deserts to city streets, from the Equator to frozen Antarctica, witness the heart-warming family dynamics, astonishing adaptations and unique behaviors that make penguins so remarkable.
Snow Dogs: Into The Wild
Inspired by Jack London’s classic novel The Call of the Wild, it’s always been wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan’s dream to ‘command’ a team of dogs out in the Yukon wilderness. In this thrilling natural history documentary, his dream comes true as he takes a seven-sled dog team and follows in the footsteps of gold- rush explorers who used the same treacherous trail over 100 years ago.
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.