Nature Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Undercover in the JungleAn ambitious new natural history format following a film crew on a mission into the most biodiverse region of the Amazon rainforest. Meet some amazing creatures, from howler monkeys to pumas, as the wild secrets of the jungle are revealed.
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Episode 1 - The World's Most Wanted AnimalJoin conservationist Maria Diekmann to save pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. Fall in love with and learn about these scaly yet snuggly mammals whose basic biology remains a mystery, hampering conservation efforts.
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Episode 1 - Museum Alive with David AttenboroughSir David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. These animals are brought back to life using state-of-the-art CGI informed by the latest scientific understanding which allows him to come face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, dodge a giant eagle, and evade a colossal snake.
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Episode 1 - SilverbackAn observational documentary following wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but critical conservation effort to habituate a family of eastern lowland gorillas, in an attempt to save the critically endangered sub-species from extinction. However, unexpectedly for Vianet, the mission pushes him to re-explore personal beliefs held over from his past. From Nature.
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Episode 2 - Nature's Biggest BeastsDiscover the strategies that nature’s biggest beasts employ to conquer their environments, from the Komodo Dragon with a deadly bite to the tallest giraffe to the bird-eating Armored Ground Cricket. These are their epic survival stories.
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Episode 2 - A Sloth Named VelcroSloths, once largely ignored, have become a hot topic of scientific researchers. Sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers are also springing up, as development often displaces these gentle creatures. Filmed in Panama, Costa Rica and Colombia, this is a story of friendship between a journalist and the sloth she named Velcro and a network of people working to learn more about sloths in order to protect them.
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Episode 2 - Super HummingbirdsWith high speed camerawork and breakthrough new science, we enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds as never before. Speed is their middle name. Their lives are moving faster than the eye can see. They possess natural born super powers that enable them to fly backwards, upside-down, and float in mid-air. And for the first time, we see them mate, lay eggs, fight, and raise families in intimate detail. They are great athletes, tender mothers, brave in combat, and up for any challenge. They are Super Hummingbirds, the smallest, most brilliant birds on earth.
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Episode 2 - Dracula's Hidden KingdomDiscover the wildlife of Transylvania, one of the world’s most iconic places and a mystical land beyond the forests hiding some of Europe’s last true wildernesses. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for some of Europe’s most charismatic animals - wolves, bears and lynx. History, folklore and nature create a special blend of wild magic in Transylvania.
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Episode 2 - A Squirrel's Guide to SuccessThere are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Uncover their extraordinary abilities as a filmmaker puts their problem solving to the test.
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Episode 2 - Hummingbirds of HollywoodAmid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness. From Nature.
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Episode 3 - Invasion of the Killer WhalesAs the ice shrinks in the Arctic, polar bears are struggling to survive in a fast melting world. Although classified a marine mammal, the polar bear is not adapted to hunting in the water. And it is certainly no match for the world’s greatest aquatic hunter — the killer whale. In the last few years, scientists have noted an ever-growing number of killer whales in Arctic waters in the summer months. More and more have been attracted to these hunting grounds by the growing expanse of open water. They attack the same prey as the polar bears: seals, narwhal, belugas and bowhead whales.
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Episode 3 - BearsFollow the adventures of bears across the globe, from grizzlies to pandas to sloth bears, as they draw on their brains, brawn, and unique adaptations to survive. Find out what it really takes to be a bear in today’s ever-changing world.
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Episode 3 - San Diego: America's Wildest CityExperience San Diego’s dazzling biodiversity. Despite its 3.3 million human residents and urbanization, San Diego is America’s most biologically diverse county and a land born of extremes: the mighty Pacific to its West and the Sonoran Desert to the East. From roadrunners to hummingbirds, and from orcas to dolphins, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the city sprawl. From Nature.
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Episode 3 - Dogs in the Land of LionsFollow the unforgettable journey of a family of wild dogs in Zimbabwe and witness rarely seen behavior, from tender moments with newborn pups, to the thrills of hunting wildebeest, to close encounters with their greatest enemy - the lion.
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Episode 3 - My CongoVianet D’jenguet has lived half of his life in Europe, yet his heart still lies in his homeland, his Congo. As a successful wildlife cameraman, D’jenguet is returning to his roots to reveal the beauty and majesty of his country and its people. During his journey, D’jenguet explores a vibrant “African Eden” – a Congo complete with chimps, gorillas, weaver birds, Colobus monkeys, swamp antelopes, forest elephants and buffalo – and a jungle tribe who still reveres his great-grandfather. D’jenguet shines a spotlight on his beloved homeland and discovers an even deeper connection with this place than he ever imagined.
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Episode 3 - Fox TalesOn a high ridge in Newfoundland, Canada, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the borders of an old grove forest, a Red fox, the matron of her family group, gives birth yet again. Follow the pups as they grow and learn to hunt, adapt, and survive. Explore the family dynamic of these clever creatures as bonds are formed. But the vixen knows that not all her cubs will inherit these tall trees, crystal lakes, and the ocean spray. Before the snows come again, she will have to banish some of her offspring for the good of the family. We also hear from scientists in Madison, Wisconsin and Bristol, England, about their studies on urban Red foxes who are facing a much different challenge than their Canadian counterparts. And another scientist tracks how Red foxes are moving out to the Arctic tundra and surviving in one of the harshest landscapes.
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Episode 4 - Giraffes: Africa's Gentle GiantsEveryone loves giraffes, but what do we really know about them? Dr. Julian Fennessy has spent the last 20 years of his life studying giraffes. Now he’s starting to reveal their secrets– the most important being that they are disappearing. The giraffe population in Africa is down by 40 percent in just two decades. In collaboration with a determined Ugandan Wildlife Authority team, Fennessy wants to round up 20 of the world’s rarest giraffes to get them to safety through the wild heart of Uganda, which means embarking on a special voyage across the mighty Nile River. The stakes are high in this urgent and daring mission against poachers affiliated with organized crime, but if successful, the reward will be a brighter future for an animal we have somehow overlooked.
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Episode 4 - Lions of the Skeleton CoastIn this astonishing true story, lion researcher Dr, Philip Stander is a witness to the most unprecedented lion behavior while following three orphaned desert lion cubs, as they navigate the brutal realities of survival in one of the world's most unforgiving environments, Namibia’s deadly Skeleton Coast. From Nature.
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Episode 4 - Attenborough and the Sea DragonJoin Sir David Attenborough as he pieces together the remarkable discovery of the Ichthyosaur, a fearsome fish lizard that lived during the age of dinosaurs.
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Episode 4 - Soul of the ElephantIronically, every dead elephant with its ivory intact is a reason to celebrate. It means an elephant died of natural causes, not bullets, snares or poison, and a soul was allowed to be celebrated and mourned by its herd. Award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert start with the remains of two bull elephants and through a series of key flashbacks, look at the lives they would have led, the dramas they may have seen, their great migrations for water with their families, and their encounters with lions and hyenas. This film, shot over two years, is an intimate look at elephants through the lens of perhaps the greatest storytellers of natural history.
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Episode 4 - The Whale DetectiveA filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback that breached and just missed landing on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about our relationship with whales and their future.
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Episode 5 - Hippos: Africa’s River GiantsGo beneath the surface and meet Africa’s river giants, the hippos. Discover an unexpected side of these aquatic mammals that can’t even swim, as hippos protect their families, face their enemies and suffer in a drought.
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Episode 5 - The Story of Cats: Asia to AfricaCats are among the most feared and revered creatures on the planet. Their power, strength, and enigmatic nature have fascinated us for centuries. They are one of the most studied mammals in the world yet only now is their real identity being understood – from their incredible hunting abilities, to their unique physiology and remarkable behaviors. With nearly 40 different species, thriving in almost any environment, the cat is one of the most successful predators since the dinosaurs. Using the latest camera technology and working with leading scientists, we are able to tell the story like never before. Join Nature in this epic two-part event as we journey across the globe tracking down the origins of these diverse creatures. Take an in-depth look at what makes the family of felines unique and the evolutionary tricks and adaptions that truly make a cat, a cat. In Part 1, discover how the first cats arose in the forests of Asia, how they spread across the continent and later came to conquer Africa. We reveal how cats evolved with an in-depth look at lions, servals, caracals, cheetahs, tigers, fishing and sand cats.
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Episode 5 - Attenborough's Life JourneyFollow David Attenborough’s journey from his boyhood as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his programs using pioneering technology such as 3D. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews with Sir David on location, and stunning excerpts from his ground-breaking documentaries, this film captures an Attenborough you have never seen before. From Nature.
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Episode 5 - Equus: Story of the Horse: OriginsExplore the evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestor called the Dawn Horse to the modern steed. Encounter scientists unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and decoding their emotional intelligence.
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Episode 6 - Wild FloridaFlorida is home to beaches, coral reefs, pine forests and the Everglades, but climate change, a growing human population and abandoned exotic pets are threatening this wild paradise. Can Florida’s ecosystems continue to weather the storm?
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Episode 6 - Equus: Story of the Horse: Chasing the WindDiscover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 400 breeds, from the Yakutian Horse to the Arab Horse, found all around the world.
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Episode 6 - The Last Orangutan EdenEcologist Chris Morgan travels to the jungles of Northern Sumatra to document the work being done to save wild orangutans. The scientists are there to study a unique social band of wild orangutans. For the first time, advanced cameras follow the orangs throughout the canopy to provide an intimate, clear picture of how these arboreal apes spend their days and nights and interact with one another.
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Episode 6 - The Story of Cats: Into the AmericasCats are among the most feared and revered creatures on the planet. Their power, strength, and enigmatic nature have fascinated us for centuries. They are one of the most studied mammals in the world yet only now is their real identity being understood – from their incredible hunting abilities, to their unique physiology and remarkable behaviors. With nearly 40 different species, thriving in almost any environment, the cat is one of the most successful predators since the dinosaurs. Using the latest camera technology and working with leading scientists, we are able to tell the story like never before. Join Nature in this epic two-part event as we journey across the globe tracking down the origins of these diverse creatures. Take an in-depth look at what makes the family of felines unique and the evolutionary tricks and adaptions that truly make a cat, a cat. In Part 2, Track the story of cats into the Americas, from battles with their age-old rivals, the dog family, to the rise of domestic cats. Meet the mighty jaguar, the urban mountain lion, the curious ocelot, the Canada lynx, the nimble margay, the Siamese cat and the Sphynx.
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Episode 6 - Elsa's Legacy: The Born Free Story2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Born Free – a book and then a film that changed forever the way we think about wildlife. Elsa, an orphaned lion cub raised by George and Joy Adamson then released back into the wild, captivated audiences around the world, and became a symbol for all animals’ right to live free. But behind the film and book lies the real story of the Adamsons’ life with Elsa. Their diaries, home movies and detailed records reveal an intimate look into their pioneering work and unique relationship with lions. Recollections of the actress who portrayed Joy in the film, and memories of people who knew and worked with the Adamsons leave us with a new appreciation for the world of animals we never knew until Elsa and Born Free opened our eyes.
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Episode 7 - Animal Homes: The NestBird nests come in all shapes and sizes, crafted from a diversity of materials, including fur, grasses, leaves, mosses, sticks and twigs, bones, wool, mud and spider silk. Quite a few contain man-made materials — twine, bits of wire, even plastic bags. Each is a work of art, built with just a beak! All over the world, birds in the wild arrive at diverse nesting grounds to collect, compete for, reject, steal and begin to build with carefully selected materials, crafting homes for the task of protecting their eggs and raising their young.
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Episode 7 - Wild Way of the VikingsExperience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the duck farms of Iceland, witness the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had for the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.
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Episode 7 - The Mighty WeaselDiscover the truth about the infamous weasel, often associated with unsavory behavior. Do these critters deserve their bad reputation? Follow the adventures of a first-time weasel mom, a fearless honey badger and a tiny orphan weasel.
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Episode 7 - Birds of the GodsLiving in the depths of the New Guinean Rainforest are birds of unimaginable color and beauty. When Europeans first saw the plumes of these fabulous creatures in the sixteenth century, they believed they must be from heaven and called them Birds of Paradise. The people of New Guinea make even greater claims. They say the birds possess supernatural powers and magic. But to find these birds in New Guinea is one of the toughest assignments, and to witness their extraordinary mating displays is even tougher. David Attenborough introduces a young team of New Guinean scientists on a grueling expedition to find and film these Birds of Paradise; the holy grail of wildlife filmmakers.
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Episode 8 - Living VolcanoesAround the world, up to 30 volcanoes erupt every day. Meet the people and wildlife that live alongside these volcanoes from Kilauea to Mount Etna, and discover how volcanoes cause destruction but also create and nurture life.
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Episode 8 - Animal Homes: Location, Location, LocationFinding a good base of operations is key to successfully raising a family. One must find the right stream or tree, the right building materials, neighbors and sometimes tenants. In the wild, every home is a unique DIY project, every head of household a designer and engineer. Cameras chart the building plans and progress of beavers, tortoises, hummingbirds and woodrats, examining layouts and cross sections, evaluating the technical specs of their structures, documenting their problem-solving skills. Animal architecture provides insights into animal consciousness, creativity and innovation.
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Episode 8 - Cuba’s Wild RevolutionIn the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, Cuba is an island teeming with exotic biodiversity: from coral reefs pulsating with life to five-foot-long iguanas. As international relations ease, what will become of this wildlife sanctuary?
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Episode 9 - Animal ReunionsAnimal Reunions have captured the imaginations of millions of people worldwide. YouTube is full of animal reunion stories – moments that illustrate and capture genuine affection and emotion between and among species. These rare moments provide a fleeting window into the emotional capacities of animals and their ability to form bonds with humans. But can wild animals really feel joy, devotion and love? Most animal lovers are convinced that they do, and now scientists are beginning to agree as we discover the stories that bring those animal emotions to life. We meet orphaned elephants in Kenya who have learned to trust their nursery keepers even after they lost their families at the hand of man – and witness a deep bond revealed as the head keeper travels to the National Park to see if his fully grown elephants remember him. We meet Damian Aspinall, the first man to release a captive-bred family of gorillas back to the wild, and see his reunion with one of those gorillas, proving a bond that may last a lifetime. We also meet Jane Goodall, the legendary chimpanzee researcher who was once heavily criticized for her claims about animal emotions; and Rebeca Atencia, the veterinarian who runs a Congolese chimp sanctuary set up by Goodall, as she travels to find the orphan chimpanzee she raised and released back into the wild. Through these incredible stories about human-animal relationships, illuminated by interviews with some of the world’s most eminent ethologists and academics, this film sets out to question not only the emotional intelligence of animals but the so-called divide between us and them.
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Episode 9 - Animal Homes: Animal CitiesFor some animals, living in the midst of huge colonies of their own kind is the most secure and rewarding housing arrangement. Icelandic puffins form nesting colonies of more than a million, providing shared information about food sources and reducing the odds of attacks on individual birds. But colonies are useful for predators, too. Social spiders in Ecuador work together to capture prey 20 times the size an individual might subdue on its own. For others, communal living provides multi-generational care-giving options or the opportunity to build enormous cities like the acre-wide multi-million-citizen colonies built by leaf cutter ants in Costa Rica, or Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, built entirely by tiny corals.
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Episode 9 - Remarkable RabbitsThere are more than 100 types of rabbits and hares, both domestic and wild, from snowshoe hares to Flemish giants. Despite their remarkable ability to reproduce, many wild rabbits are in danger of being eradicated.
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Episode 9 - Salmon: Running the GauntletThis film will investigate the parallel stories of collapsing Pacific salmon populations and how biologists and engineers have become instruments in audacious experiments to replicate every stage of the fish’s life cycle. Each of our desperate efforts to save salmon has involved replacing their natural cycle of reproduction and death with a radically manipulated life history. Our once great runs of salmon are now conceived in laboratories, raised in tanks, driven in trucks, and farmed in pens. Here we go beyond the ongoing debate over how to save an endangered species. In its exposure of a wildly creative, hopelessly complex, and stunningly expensive approach to managing salmon, the film reveals one of the most ambitious plans ever conceived for taking the reins of the planet.
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Episode 9 - The Egg: Life's Perfect InventionThe egg is perhaps nature’s most perfect life support system. Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.
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Episode 10 - Octopus: Making ContactFollow an Alaskan professor as he raises and studies an octopus in his home, making discoveries about its extraordinary intelligence, personality and skills. Octopuses are able to recognize faces and interact with other individuals.
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Episode 10 - Bears of the Last Frontier, Pt. 1: City of BearsPart 1 - City of Bears. Bears are an ultimate icon of the wild, regarded as among the most successful wild animals on the planet. Three of the eight bear species in the world – brown bears, black bears, and polar bears –can be found in Alaska, one of North America’s last truly wild frontiers. Nature joins adventurer and bear biologist Chris Morgan on a year-long motorcycle odyssey deep into Alaska’s bear country to explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of these majestic animals as they struggle to make a living in five dramatically diverse Alaskan ecosystems: coastal, urban, mountain, tundra, and pack ice.
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Episode 10 - Pandas: Born to be WildUnlock the mysteries of wild pandas whose counterparts in captivity are known for their gentle image. Journey through the Qinling Mountains with filmmakers, scientists and rangers to witness pandas’ courtship and aggression behaviors.
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Episode 11 - Bears of the Last Frontier, Pt. 2: The Road NorthPart 2 - The Road North. Bears are an ultimate icon of the wild, regarded as among the most successful wild animals on the planet. Three of the eight bear species in the world – brown bears, black bears, and polar bears –can be found in Alaska, one of North America’s last truly wild frontiers. Nature joins adventurer and bear biologist Chris Morgan on a year-long motorcycle odyssey deep into Alaska’s bear country to explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of these majestic animals as they struggle to make a living in five dramatically diverse Alaskan ecosystems: coastal, urban, mountain, tundra, and pack ice.
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Episode 11 - Forest of the LynxForests are far more complex than previously imagined. Travel deep into the remote forests of the Kalkalpen National Park in Austria – the largest area of wilderness in the Alps. Abandoned and unmanaged by man for close to a quarter of a century, the forest’s dramatic cycle of growth and decay now rules the landscape. What appears at first to be devastation and destruction is in fact part of the fundamental process of the forest’s regeneration and transformation back to its natural, primeval state – along with pygmy owls, woodpeckers, and colorful insects. One of the most salient changes in the forest, however, is the return of the lynx. After 150 years of absence, the feline’s elusive presence is a testimony to nature’s power of revival, making the lynx the symbol of the forest.
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Episode 12 - Bears of the Last Frontier, Pt. 3: Arctic WanderersPart 3 - Arctic Wanderers. Bears are an ultimate icon of the wild, regarded as among the most successful wild animals on the planet. Three of the eight bear species in the world – brown bears, black bears, and polar bears –can be found in Alaska, one of North America’s last truly wild frontiers. Nature joins adventurer and bear biologist Chris Morgan on a year-long motorcycle odyssey deep into Alaska’s bear country to explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of these majestic animals as they struggle to make a living in five dramatically diverse Alaskan ecosystems: coastal, urban, mountain, tundra, and pack ice.
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