Spring Time-lapse
The change from winter to spring is a slow and subtle process, but the transformation is nothing short of amazing. Witness the change in 60 seconds to see just how magical it can be.
The clever way the tiniest bird warms her nest
This little goldcrest may not be big enough to cover all her eggs, but thanks to a unique technique she can still keep them warm. The secret to her success can only be revealed through thermal cameras and has been caught on film for the very first time.
How an Egg Hatches
How is it possible that an egg can be strong enough to provide protection, yet soft enough that a baby bird can break through? See the remarkable way hatchlings are able to break out of their eggs.
The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention Preview
The egg is perhaps nature’s most perfect life support system. Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.
Inside Nature: Behind the Scenes of "Living Volcanoes"
Join the team of researchers and filmmakers featured in Living Volcanoes as they share some behind the scenes details from the edge of the Marum volcano.
How Carnivorous Caterpillars Attack Their Prey
Nearly all caterpillars are herbivores, but not this one. Caterpillars on the islands of Hawaii have evolved with claws that are more suited to catching live prey. Watch the clever way they attack their meals.
Volcanic Theory of Water
The origins of water on earth have long been debated. Recent evidence suggests that water was always here, trapped beneath the crust. Volcanoes acted like a tear in the surface of our planet allowing the water to slowly escape as vapor. This condensed in our atmosphere and fell as rain, which eventually turned the planet from barren to blue.
Meet One of the Rarest Frogs on Earth
The Quito Rocket frog has been pushed to the edge of extinction. With only around 100 left in the wild, and all confined to a single stream near the Cotopaxi volcano, its survival depends on the help of a team of scientists.
Can Goats Predict Volcanic Eruptions?
The unusual behavior of a herd of goats seems to suggest they may be able to sense when the nearby Mt. Etna volcano will erupt and new research corroborates this suspicion.
Living Volcanoes Preview
Uncover the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. Take a terrifying descent into the crater of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes alive today. James Naughton narrates.
Gannets Diving for Fish
These versatile birds thrive in the air and sea. With their six-foot long wingspan, gannets can hover, glide, soar and dive. With folded wings, they torpedo down to depths of 20 feet or more to snatch fish from the edges of the Faroe Islands shoal.
Inside Nature: Making "Wild Way of the Vikings"
Go behind the scenes with the crew to find out more about the making of this epic film. From capturing the behaviors of orcas to avoiding diving gannets, recreating the world of the Vikings was no easy task.
The Sneaky Way Orcas Hunt Seals
Seal-hunting orcas know exactly how to exploit time and tide. Like Viking raiders, they are ruthless, well organized and fiercely intelligent.
Reindeer Cyclone
In the heartlands of Central Norway, reindeer were perhaps the single most significant wild animal for the early Vikings. See how a large herd moves together like a swirling cyclone as a way to confuse any predator, including a Viking.
Wild Way of the Vikings Preview
Experience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the volcanic mounts of Iceland, see the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had with the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.
Happy Valentine's Day From Nature
Love is all around in the natural world, and it deserves to be celebrated! Whether it's affection between mothers and babies, lifelong mates, or unlikely friends, many animals have a special way of showing their love and kinship (even if it isn't flowers and candy!) From everyone at NATURE, we wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!
Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 2: Chasing the Wind
Discover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 350 breeds found all around the world.
How Seals Help Wild Horses
The wild horses of Sable Island thrive thanks to the influx of nutrients seals bring to their habitat when they come ashore to mate.
These Arctic Horses Don't Mind the Cold
Yakutian horses have evolved to be able to withstand extremely cold temperatures in the frigid Arctic. They've become smaller, with shorter legs, and have developed an ability to hibernate while standing.
All the Pretty Horses
Each horse breed comes with a special set of attributes and skills. Some have been bred for specific tasks, others for beauty, some even just for play!
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