Attenborough’s Life Journey
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.
Episodes
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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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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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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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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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Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
S43 E6 - 30s
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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Lion Mothers Overrun with Cubs After Syncing Pregnancies
S43 E6 - 2m 2s
The lionesses synchronized their pregnancies, which may have seemed like a good idea at the time. But now they are swamped with a dozen demanding cubs.
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Secret Sex Life of Leopards
S43 E6 - 2m 20s
One female leopard seeks an uninterested mate, while another navigates the challenges of pregnancy.
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Mother Cheetah's Breathtaking Hunt
S43 E6 - 2m 56s
This mother cheetah's name Phefo means 'wind,' and you'll know why when you see her run. In seconds, she can go from zero to one of the fastest creatures on land.
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How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment
S43 E5 - 2m 35s
David Attenborough's team plans an ambitious sequence with swans, but filming with animals is never straightforward. Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans as they navigate the complexities of capturing this spectacular moment.
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Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 E3 - 30s
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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How Male Bears Attract Mates
S43 E2 - 2m 22s
During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.
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Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 30s
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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Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home
S43 E2 - 2m 55s
Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.
Schedule
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Patrick and the Whale
Monday
Jan 20
1 Hour
Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing encounter with a sperm whale in Dominica. -
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Patrick and the Whale
Monday
Jan 20
1 Hour
Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing encounter with a sperm whale in Dominica. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Thursday
Jan 23
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Thursday
Jan 23
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Thursday
Jan 23
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Thursday
Jan 23
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Monday
Jan 27
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Monday
Jan 27
1 Hour
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Wednesday
Jan 29
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Wednesday
Jan 29
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.
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