
Natural World — Season 27

The snow leopard, among the most exquisite of all large felines, remains profoundly rare. *Natural World* journeys to a secluded den, offering a glimpse into the life of this secretive hunter.

This is the chronicle of a young giant otter’s passage into adulthood. Found as an infant by local fishermen and raised under the care of giant otter specialist Carolina Vargas, this tells the story of one such creature’s journey. Initia…

This beautifully filmed work is a spiritual exploration of Dartmoor’s otherworldly landscape, guided by Satish Kumar, the celebrated ecologist, former Jain monk, and advocate for peace. As the seasons shift, Satish walks across the moor,…

For two decades, Simon King has captured the lives of Africa’s great cats on film, yet he has never encountered a wild tiger. As fewer tigers persist in their natural habitat, witnessing one successfully hunt is increasingly rare. To aid hi…

High on a solitary island within the Canadian Arctic, a pair of white gyrfalcons and a family of arctic wolves face the challenge of nurturing their young. With the falcons’ eggs newly hatched, the parents are driven to find sufficient arct…

For centuries, stories have circulated about dolphins saving people lost at sea. Recent accounts of swimmers being protected from shark attacks by these creatures suggest the tales may hold a kernel of truth. Dramatic events in the Red Sea …

Badgers possess an unmistakable appearance, yet astonishingly few have ever witnessed one alive in its natural habitat. Often blamed for damage and illness, this creature remains surprisingly enigmatic, particularly when it comes to underst…

In 1961, a four-year-old chimpanzee named Ham achieved a historic milestone: he was the first animal to journey into space and return safely. His flight demonstrated humanity’s potential for survival in the harsh environment beyond Earth. T…

This is an extraordinary tale of two infant elephants battling to survive their most vulnerable first six months within the oldest desert landscape imaginable. The Desert Elephants of Namibia endured a devastating period of poaching in the …

At the close of the nineteenth century, Ernest Thompson Seton journeyed into the rugged wilderness of New Mexico with the aim of hunting a notorious wolf known as Lobo. The account he later penned became a source of inspiration for countles…

Elle and Inga, cousins aged seventeen from northern Norway, lead lives unlike most teenagers'. They are reindeer herders, as comfortable guiding the animals across fjords or ice fishing as they are using the internet and mobile phones. We j…

Paul Lister, a wealthy landowner, intends to transform his 23,000-acre estate north of Inverness into Europe’s inaugural wilderness reserve. His initial undertaking involves restoring the ancient Caledonian pine forests. Following this, he …

This is the story of Naabi, a young hyena coming of age in Tanzania. Here, hyenas are not merely scavengers; they are also capable hunters when united within their clan. Yet, life remains a constant challenge, with sustenance scarce outside…

This year marks Paddington Bear’s fiftieth birthday, yet the beloved children's story draws its inspiration from a very real animal still inhabiting Deepest Darkest Peru: the Spectacled Bear. Little is known about the habits of this elusive…

Billfish represent the largest, swiftest, and most formidable gamefish inhabiting the sea. They have captivated human imagination as few other creatures can, whether it be the elegant sailfish, the imposing swordfish, or the marlin—queen of…

This documentary charts the extraordinary voyage of a loggerhead turtle across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Her journey brings her face to face with playful dolphins and colossal whales, formidable sharks and elusive giant squ…

Jimmy Doherty, pig farmer and presenter of *Jimmy’s Farming Heroes*, journeys to Nepal to encounter an age-old community who brave perilous conditions to harvest their local honey. A devoted beekeeper with a deep appreciation for the div…


