Nature

Science and Nature Series / 38 Seasons

NATURE brings the beauty and wonder of the natural world into your home, becoming in the process the benchmark for natural history programs.

Watch Latest: S43 E12

54m 2s / TV-14

This Bird Is Evolving Right in Front of Us

2m 31s

In the early 2000s, an invasive snail species took over these Florida wetlands. These invasive snails were too big for many of Florida's snail kites to consume, so many birds vanished. But ten years later, these birds have made an unbelievable recovery.

Why Young Caracaras Form Gangs

3m 4s

When a young caracara comes across a penguin carcass guarded by older birds, he calls for backup from other young birds. Young caracaras band together and join gangs for the first years of their lives.

Preview of Raptors: Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives

30s

See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth. From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, raptors can hunt prey in any climate.

Filming the World's Smartest Raptors

8m 59s

The remote Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic are home to the world’s most intelligent bird of prey, the striated caracara. In this behind-the-scenes film, a camera team travels there to reveal the surprising ways these curious raptors survive.

Preview of Raptors: Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Family

30s

From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive winters, learn to hunt and undergo migrations. Their superpowers of flight, sight, hearing and smell give them dominance over the skies.

Befriending a Sperm Whale

2m 38s

Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing experience in Dominica when he has a close encounter with a sperm whale he names “Dolores.” During this first encounter, he attempts to communicate with her and she seems to respond.

Preview of Patrick and the Whale

30s

Follow Patrick Dykstra in his quest to connect with and understand the hidden nature of the sperm whale, shining a light on their intelligence and complexity, as well as their relationship with humankind.

Discovering the Secrets of a Jurassic Sea Monster

3m 2s

Sir David Attenborough uncovers the secrets of the pliosaur, a monstrous marine predator. The pliosaur is believed to have been over 30 feet in length, similar to a double-decker bus.

Searching for Shorebird Nests

2m 22s

Scientists find nests of shorebirds, but they're not the only ones looking for them. Just when they think hope is lost for the next generation of shorebirds, some heartwarming scenes greet them.

Preview of Gorilla

30s

Get an intimate look at a silverback family in Gabon’s Loango National Park. Meet a newborn gorilla, forest elephants, buffalos and brave researchers in one of the last remaining wild coasts in the African tropics.

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