Mother Cheetah's Breathtaking Hunt
This mother cheetah's name Phefo means 'wind,' and you'll know why when you see her run. In seconds, she can go from zero to one of the fastest creatures on land.
Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment
David Attenborough's team plans an ambitious sequence with swans, but filming with animals is never straightforward. Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans as they navigate the complexities of capturing this spectacular moment.
How Sir David Attenborough Got His Start
Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy in Leicester transform into a passion for the natural world in his field of study at Cambridge. From his early days as a presenter on BBC’s Zoo Quest, Attenborough rose through the ranks to become the foremost natural history presenter in the world.
Preview of Attenborough’s Life Journey
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
Filming Lions in the Namib Desert
Step into the untamed world of the Namib Desert with these extraordinary storytellers, whose cinematic journey spans an unparalleled eight-year desert odyssey. In "Lions of the Skeleton Coast," award-winning wildlife filmmakers Will and Lianne Steenkamp unveil the gripping saga behind their exploration.
Desert Lion Cubs Hunt at Night
Chased by their aunt into an unhospitable part of the desert, the cubs found an oasis where they developed new hunting strategies and became bird hunters -- previously unheard of among lions.
Young Lioness Learns to Hunt Giraffes
As a young lioness reconnects with her aunt, she is taught how to hunt giraffes, a skill mastered by the lioness's mother.
Extraordinary Lion Behavior Caught on Camera
Orphan lion cubs Alpha and Bravo reached the ocean and made the Skeleton Coast their new home. Here, they learned how to hunt and eat a new set of prey from the marine ecosystem: seals.
Preview of Lions of the Skeleton Coast
Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.
Capturing San Diego: America's Wildest City
In "San Diego: America's Wildest City," the creators take you behind the scenes of their ambitious two-year journey to capture the incredible biodiversity of this urban landscape. Despite the city's transformation by human development—dams, highways, and skyscrapers—the film reveals the resilience of wildlife in adapting to this new environment.
Baby Squirrels vs. Deadly Crows
As the baby squirrels grow and start to venture outside their den, the growing colony draws the attention of hungry crows. The tiny kits must quickly learn about the dangers of these deadly birds.
Why Does San Diego's Ocean Glow Blue?
Just off San Diego's shore, single-celled algae called dinoflagellates start to reproduce and if disturbed, a chemical reaction within the cell creates a tiny spark of light. When the conditions are right, the algae multiply and the coastal waters glow blue.
Roadrunner Hunts Hungry Hummingbirds
These hummingbird chicks are ready to join the adults at the local feeders, where a predator lurks nearby: a roadrunner. Like the cartoon, the real roadrunner is clever -- and also a hunter.
Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
Attenborough’s Last Encounter with Lonesome George
Experience the unforgettable moment when Sir David Attenborough encounters Lonesome George, the last of his kind. In an emotional final meeting, watch as the legendary naturalist comes face-to-face with the final Pinta Island tortoise just 14 days before the tortoise's death.
Filming Transylvania's Elusive Wildlife
Learn about the personal passion and stories that went into the creation of "Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom," as Irish director John Murray sets out to reveal the natural wonders of Transylvania. To reveal Transylvania's creatures' intimate lives, the production company teamed up with filmmakers from Romania and set about filming and setting camera traps across the region.
How Male Bears Attract Mates
During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.
Beetles Battle Over Mate
After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle has only a few weeks to find a mate. Not only must he find a female, but he also must fend off other males in his pursuit.
Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home
Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.
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