
Natural World — Season 29

Deep within the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers employs a unique approach – using food as a bridge – to earn the trust of wild black bears. This method, born from his own forty-year evolution from apprehension to profou…

This is a wildlife documentary charting life on the Zambezi River, framed by the magnificent spectacle of Victoria Falls. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Mr. White, a local fisherman who has cast his line in these waters fo…

Manta rays rank among the ocean’s most intelligent inhabitants, and also stand as some of its largest, reaching lengths of up to seven metres. Despite their impressive size and inquisitive demeanor, remarkably little is understood about the…

In the small African kingdom of Swaziland, the black mamba commands both fear and respect. During the summer months, these graceful yet dangerous snakes appear everywhere – in houses, schools, even cars – and people are bitten on a weekly b…

*Natural World explores the essential connection between animal mothers and their offspring. As we learn more about the animal kingdom, it becomes increasingly clear how deeply emotional these creatures are; all mothers confront difficult d…

This exquisitely beautiful film unveils the distinctive wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, as observed by filmmaker Fergus Beeley. Spending a year based at Loch Maree and the encompassing hills in Scotland’s remote northwest, Beeley sha…

Deep within the heart of Borneo lives a remarkable young Frenchman named Chanee, who blends a love of music with an ardent passion for gibbons. These enchanting singing apes of the rainforest face extinction, and to aid their survival, Chan…

Deep within the lush rainforests of New Guinea reside the birds of paradise, creatures of such breathtaking beauty that early European explorers believed them to be celestial beings descended from the sky. Capturing their extraordinary cour…

Jonathan Scott tells the remarkable story of the leopard, a single big cat persisting across vast swathes of the globe while tigers, cheetahs, and lions face increasing challenges. The film explores the natural history of these resilient cr…

What does a chimpanzee perceive? A pioneering research project at Edinburgh Zoo is attempting to answer this very question with an inventive approach: training chimps to operate video touch screens and equipping them with specially designed…

Prairie dogs, charmingly reminiscent of meerkats, are America’s own brand of small, sociable creatures—undeniably endearing. This unusual film, narrated by Rob Brydon, transports us to the American West, where these animals thrive in expans…

Renowned author Robert Macfarlane undertakes a journey to uncover the surprising landscapes and natural history of Essex, demonstrating that there is much more to the county than its familiar image of fashionable footwear and fast cars. …

This is the poignant story of a young killer whale’s search for connection after being torn from his family. Just two years old and adrift in bewilderment, Luna appeared on the rugged, untamed coast of Vancouver Island. The film chronicl…

Hidden within the dense rainforests of Central Africa exists a remarkable haven – an elephant oasis holding vital clues for the future of Forest Elephants. For two decades, Andrea Turkalo has dedicated herself to studying these elusive crea…


