
Natural World — Season 28

Stripped of his infancy and removed from a typical gorilla upbringing, the hardships Titus endured early in life were so severe that no scientist could have foreseen his eventual ascent. His remarkable story is now assembled for the firs…

Beginning at the remarkable coral reef of Ningaloo in Western Australia, marine biologist Mark Meakin embarks on an ambitious quest to understand the enigmatic journeys of the world’s largest fish. Whale sharks can grow to exceed 12 metr…

David Attenborough’s lively exploration of the monkey world possesses a deeper significance: observing these creatures offers a profound reflection of ourselves. From memory to morality, from deceptive warnings to complex social structures,…

Prepare to be captivated by another glimpse into the extraordinary world of wildlife, as *Natural World* tonight focuses on the elusive Gharial crocodile. This formidable reptile, capable of reaching lengths of up to twenty feet and wei…

With every bottle of wine we choose, we unknowingly influence the future of nightingales, rare black storks, elusive wild cats, and a truly exceptional tree. The decision rests with the stopper. Should it be cork, then it likely originates …

Renowned South African naturalist Mike Rutzen possesses a deep fascination with great white sharks. Remarkably, he has never seen the film *Jaws*, and consequently lacks the ingrained fear that fuels the perception of these creatures as the…

For many, the call of the cuckoo embodies the very spirit of spring, yet this enchanting sound emanates from a bird possessing a darker nature – deceptive, parasitic, and even ruthless. How does the cuckoo manage to fool other birds into ac…

This poignant film explores the contrasting experiences of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, alongside their newborn cubs, as the planet transforms around them. While diminishing Arctic ice presents formidable challenges for po…

This poignant film explores the contrasting experiences of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, alongside their newborn cubs, within a landscape undergoing dramatic transformation. While diminishing Arctic ice presents increasing …

Wildlife specialists in Bangladesh face a difficult challenge: how to inspire local communities to safeguard the magnificent, endangered Bengal tiger when these animals have begun preying on humans? The Sundarbans forest remains one of t…

Botswana’s elephant population is thriving, perhaps even excessively so. Concerns are rising that an overabundance of elephants may harm the delicate desert environment, prompting suggestions for a cull potentially involving up to 60,000 an…

In 1970, a striking image of a snow monkey luxuriating in a natural hot spring appeared on the cover of Life Magazine. Since then, these primates known for their fondness of warm springs have been afforded protection and regular feeding, la…

The film chronicles the extraordinary efforts to protect these critically endangered giant birds, unveiling their captivating natural history in remarkable detail. Narrated by David Attenborough.

Wildlife filmmaker Rebecca Hosking embarked on a journey to reshape her family’s Devon farm into a model of sustainable, low-energy agriculture for generations to come. The sharp rise in fuel prices last year served as a stark warning, prom…

The collapse of communism in 1989 unexpectedly opened doors for wildlife. The Iron Curtain, which had separated communist Eastern Europe from the West, had inadvertently forged a protected buffer zone – a wilderness shielded by barbed wire …

Deep within the flooded forests of the Peruvian Amazon dwells one of the world’s rarest and most elusive primates: the red-faced uakari monkey. Locals playfully refer to them as “English monkeys,” noting a resemblance to sunburnt visitors f…


