Expedition Killer Whale
Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
Episodes
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Expedition Killer Whale
S43 E8 - 52m 51s
Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
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Outlanders | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E7 - 53m 33s
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.
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Landlords | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E6 - 53m 33s
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
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Attenborough’s Life Journey
S43 E5 - 53m 3s
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
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Lions of the Skeleton Coast
S43 E4 - 53m 33s
Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.
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San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 E3 - 53m 33s
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 53m 31s
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
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Silverback
S43 E1 - 53m 45s
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
Extras + Features
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Was Bigfoot Real?
S43 E9 - 3m 15s
Sir David Attenborough explores the scientific research behind the legend of a massive ape, known as "Bigfoot," the "Yeti," or the "Abominable Snowman." Drawing on fossil evidence, he unveils the astonishing scale of this elusive and seemingly mythical creature.
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Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough
S43 E9 - 30s
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.
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David Attenborough Befriends a Dinosaur
S43 E9 - 3m 11s
Sir David Attenborough befriends a lifelike diplodocus as its towering skeleton replica comes to life. During this encounter, surprising truths are revealed about this extinct dinosaur.
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Pack-Ice Killer Whale Sounds -- on Film
S43 E8 - 2m 51s
Pack-ice killer whales are highly social creatures, communicating through various vocalizations like pulsed calls and whistles. For the first time, researchers have recorded these vocalizations and made surprising discoveries about their behavior.
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Killer Whales Teach Young To Hunt
S43 E8 - 2m 42s
The team films something not seen before: an hours-long teaching session between adults and their young. Killer whales are one of only a handful of animals that actively teach their young, and it's the females that take on this duty, ensuring the survival of their families.
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Preview of Expedition Killer Whale
S43 E8 - 30s
Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
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What Is Wave Washing: How Killer Whales Hunt Seals
S43 E8 - 4m 14s
Killer whales rarely risk hunting leopard seals, Antarctica's second-top predator. But when reinforcements appear, this group of killer whales has a technique for capturing this aggressive predator: wave washing.
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Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
S43 E7 - 30s
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.
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Beware of Baboons! How They Keep the Woodland Safe
S43 E7 - 2m 29s
Impala look to baboons for security from big cats lurking in the woodlands. From their watchtowers, baboons call out threats to the earth-bound impala.
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Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt as a Pride
S43 E7 - 2m 56s
Lions may not have the cheetah's speed or the leopard's forest cover. But they have other tricks for hunting prey. Masters of stealth and teamwork, lions work together to outwit and overpower their prey.
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Filming Africa's Three Big Cats
S43 E7 - 7m 30s
Filmmakers of "Big Cats, Small World" share their remarkable experiences living alongside Africa's three big cat families. Writer and Director Robyn Keene-Young delves into the differences in the developmental journeys of each species’ cubs, while Producer and Director of Photography Adrian Bailey reveals the unique challenges of capturing these big cats on film.
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Leopard Hunts Baby Sister
S43 E7 - 3m 10s
Female leopard Sephiri recently gave birth to two cubs when an unwelcome intruder entered their territory and threatened their safety - her older daughter. Female leopards are known to hunt the cubs of others -- even their own siblings.
Schedule
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Expedition Killer Whale
Sunday
Feb 16
1 Hour
Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt. -
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Expedition Killer Whale
Sunday
Feb 16
1 Hour
Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt. -
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Expedition Killer Whale
Sunday
Feb 16
1 Hour
Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt. -
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Nature
Expedition Killer Whale
Sunday
Feb 16
1 Hour
Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt. -
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Nature
Expedition Killer Whale
Monday
Feb 17
1 Hour
Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt. -
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Nature
Expedition Killer Whale
Monday
Feb 17
1 Hour
Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt. -
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Nature
Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Wednesday
Feb 19
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Wednesday
Feb 19
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Thursday
Feb 20
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Thursday
Feb 20
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Thursday
Feb 20
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Thursday
Feb 20
1 Hour 30 Minutes
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Sunday
Feb 23
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Sunday
Feb 23
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Sunday
Feb 23
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Nature
Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Sunday
Feb 23
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Monday
Feb 24
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Museum Alive With David Attenborough
Monday
Feb 24
1 Hour
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake. -
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Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone
Wednesday
Feb 26
1 Hour
Following the elusive pine marten through the Burren in Ireland. -
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Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone
Wednesday
Feb 26
1 Hour
Following the elusive pine marten through the Burren in Ireland.
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