Nature

Attenborough’s Wonder of Song

53m 18s

David Attenborough presents seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature and explores the significance of these songs in the lives of their species.

Episodes

Attenborough’s Wonder of Song

S41 E13 - 53m 18s

David Attenborough presents seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature and explores the significance of these songs in the lives of their species.
Treasure of the Caribbean

S41 E12 - 53m 18s

A story of hope in troubling times. The discovery of a coral reef in Belize and Guatemala, larger than the size of Manhattan, marks a new chapter in understanding corals and fish that depend on each other and in saving coral reefs worldwide.
Niagara Falls

S41 E11 - 53m 10s

Embark to Niagara Falls and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife—mammals, birds, and reptiles— that call it home. Through the eyes of passionate scientists, uncover a complex world forged by stone and powered by water.
The Hummingbird Effect

S41 E10 - 53m 13s

Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.
Defending Wild Dogs | Dogs in the Wild

S41 E9 - 53m 13s

Join scientists and researchers across the globe as they go to extraordinary lengths to understand wild dogs. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from “broken heart syndrome.”
Secrets of Success | Dogs in the Wild

S41 E8 - 53m 13s

How do wild dogs survive and thrive in the wild? Discover the secrets to their success, from black-backed jackals that leap skywards to catch prey to agile gray foxes that climb high into the trees.
Meet the Family | Dogs in the Wild

S41 E7 - 53m 13s

Meet the many species of canids, the family of wild dogs. They are the most widespread carnivores on the planet.
Soul of the Ocean

S41 E6 - 53m 13s

Take a deep breath and experience the complex world of ocean waters. Get a never-before-seen look at how life underwater co-exists in a marriage of necessity.
WILDHEART

S41 E5 - 53m 18s

Immerse yourself in Scotland’s wild highland landscape and meet its long-lived forest keeper, a magnificent Scots pine tree. As one of its longest living species, this ancient tree has witnessed the nation’s history across 500 years.
American Ocelot

S41 E4 - 53m 13s

Dive deep into South Texas to meet one of America’s most endangered cats: the ocelot. With about 120 known ocelots remaining, the future of the U.S. ocelot population relies on ranchers, scientists and government agencies working together.
Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

S41 E3 - 53m 13s

Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Explore their unique abilities and intimate stories from around the world. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.
Canada: Surviving the Wild North

S41 E2 - 53m 13s

Journey from Canada’s Arctic to the boreal forest and discover how polar bears, coastal wolves, lynx and more survive in the North. Timing and seizing opportunity can mean the difference between life and death in this wild and rugged outpost.

Extras + Features

Footage Proves Female Songbirds Can Sing

S41 E13 - 2m 33s

It was once thought that only male songbirds were capable of song. However, in 64 percent of all songbird species, the females sing. Professor Naomi Langmore first made this discovery by recording a female fairy-wren singing to defend her territory.
Young David Attenborough Records First Lemur Sounds

S41 E13 - 2m 34s

In 1960, a young David Attenborough helped capture the first-ever audio of Madagascar’s largest lemur, the indri. Using a battery-powered portable tape recorder, he played the sounds back to the lemurs and was rewarded with responses, which were thought to be a “keep out” signal over territory.
Preview of Attenborough's Wonder of Song

S41 E13 - 30s

David Attenborough presents seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature and explores the significance of these songs in the lives of their species.
Male Lyrebird Manipulates Female Into Mating

S41 E13 - 2m 42s

The lyrebird can mimic the sounds of at least 20 different species. A male lyrebird manipulatively uses this to his advantage, mimicking the sound of a flock of birds to convince a nearby female that danger is outside of his realm and that she is better off sticking with him.
Miraculous Comeback: How This Coral Recovered From Bleaching

S41 E12 - 4m 6s

In October 2019, tragedy strikes the Cayman Crown. The beautiful coral of the reef was bleached, but four months later, the reef begins to make a miraculous recovery. Here's why.
The Sounds of Grouper Spawning

S41 E12 - 3m 35s

Nassau groupers are solitary most of the year but come together for reproduction. When they come together to spawn, they use different signals to communicate with each other.
Preview of Treasure of the Caribbean

S41 E12 - 30s

A story of hope in troubling times. The discovery of a coral reef in Belize and Guatemala, larger than the size of Manhattan, marks a new chapter in understanding corals and fish that depend on each other and in saving coral reefs worldwide.
Preview of Niagara Falls

S41 E11 - 30s

Embark to Niagara Falls and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife—mammals, birds, and reptiles— that call it home. Through the eyes of passionate scientists, uncover a complex world forged by stone and powered by water.
Experience the Changing Seasons at the Niagara Falls

S41 E11 - 9m 59s

Soothe yourself with the stunning landscape surrounding the world's largest waterfall. From fall to winter, watch as Niagara Falls transforms with the seasons.
Tiny Water Shrews Are the "Cheetahs of the Wetlands"

S41 E11 - 2m 59s

A water shrew is a tiny insectivore no bigger than a human thumb. Because of poor eyesight, they must rely on a complex hunting strategy.
How Female Hummingbirds Avoid Harassment

S41 E10 - 2m 23s

Male and female white-necked jacobins vastly differ in color, making females a target for constant harassment. But one out of every five females keeps their “male” costume, holding onto their bright blue coloring. This “deceptive coloration” lets her slip through the crowd of rowdy males unnoticed.
Finding the Elusive White-Tipped Sicklebill

S41 E10 - 2m 36s

The white-tipped sicklebill is one of Costa Rica's most elusive hummingbirds. Filmmakers turned to Costa Rican expert Anthony Jimenez to help them locate and film the bird.

Schedule

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Nature

Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Monday
Jun 5

12:00 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Two families explore the evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in each ecosystem that they inhabit.
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Nature

Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Monday
Jun 5

8:00 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Two families explore the evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in each ecosystem that they inhabit.
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Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Monday
Jun 5

2:00 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Two families explore the evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in each ecosystem that they inhabit.
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Nature

The Hummingbird Effect

Wednesday
Jun 7

8:00 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Exploring Costa Rica's biodiversity through its hummingbirds.
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Nature

Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Wednesday
Jun 7

9:30 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Two families explore the evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in each ecosystem that they inhabit.
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Nature

Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Friday
Jun 9

10:30 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Two families explore the evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in each ecosystem that they inhabit.
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Nature

The Hummingbird Effect

Saturday
Jun 10

1:00 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Exploring Costa Rica's biodiversity through its hummingbirds.
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Nature

The Hummingbird Effect

Sunday
Jun 11

4:30 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Exploring Costa Rica's biodiversity through its hummingbirds.
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Nature

Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Sunday
Jun 11

9:30 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Two families explore the evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in each ecosystem that they inhabit.
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Nature

American Horses

Sunday
Jun 11

8:00 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them.
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Nature

American Horses

Monday
Jun 12

12:00 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them.
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Nature

American Horses

Monday
Jun 12

8:00 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them.
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Nature

Cuba's Wild Revolution

Wednesday
Jun 14

8:00 pm

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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Cuba's Wild Revolution

Thursday
Jun 15

2:00 am

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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Nature

The Hummingbird Effect

Friday
Jun 16

10:00 pm

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Exploring Costa Rica's biodiversity through its hummingbirds.
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Nature

Cuba's Wild Revolution

Sunday
Jun 18

3:00 am

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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Nature

Cuba's Wild Revolution

Sunday
Jun 18

12:00 pm

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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Nature

Cuba's Wild Revolution

Sunday
Jun 18

8:00 pm

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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Nature

Cuba's Wild Revolution

Monday
Jun 19

12:00 am

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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Nature

Cuba's Wild Revolution

Monday
Jun 19

8:00 am

1 Hour

How the change in international relations may affect Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, whose protected habitat features wildlife found nowhere else in the world.

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