In this documentary, follow Mark Carwardine and Stephen Fry as they visit New Zealand in pursuit of a rare and charming flightless parrot. Meet the bird who inspired Douglas Adams to get involved so deeply in the world of conservation and whose fate had been changed considerably through the efforts of a Sci-fi Comedy writer. […]
Most people associate honey producing insects with the name “BEE”. Few realize that there are over 560 different species of bees. The film Children of the Sun – Wild Bees shows the incredible diversity and the stunning adaptations of our “Bees” to various habitats and diverse living conditions. Fascinating fights, sensational performances, imposing structures and […]
This documentary showcases the efforts taken to conserve the elusive and fascinating aye-aye. Conservationists are battling to preserve the remaining fragmented islands of forest by planting green corridors and engaging local communities. In a Malagasy village, Fry and Carwardine witness a traditional healing ceremony. The aye-aye has been a victim of cultural beliefs as well […]
Thankfully, lessons have been learned from the extinction that might mean the black rhino will not be allowed to dwindle into extinction. A relocation project for some of the remaining individuals is underway in Kenya. Rhino from Nairobi National Park are released into a 90,000 hectare conservancy, and although the area is fenced and protected, […]
2009/ 59 min Take a look at the world of wildlife conservation and its impact on our ecosystems. This episode spans the efforts taken to preserving the peaceful Manatee living in the largest river network on our planet, the Amazon. Follow Mark Carwardine and Stephen Fry in this delightful exploration!
It’s a new and surprising chapter in the theory of evolution. According to recent studies, it’s in our cities, of all places, that animals and plants adapt particularly quickly to changing living conditions. Nature’s response to the spread of cities is astonishing: Why do catfish in the river of a French city systematically prey on […]
It’s a new and surprising chapter in the theory of evolution. According to recent studies, it’s in our cities, of all places, that animals and plants adapt particularly quickly to changing living conditions. New research provides surprising new insights into Darwin’s theory of evolution. Biologists have long known that animals and plants occupy new habitats in […]
Trees cover 4 billion hectares of our planet, a vast blanket of green that produces a third of the Earth’s oxygen. Stretching from the American south to the Canadian north, the world’s forests provide sanctuary to a glorious and diverse array of animal life. This forest cover previously occupied much of the land’s area. Over […]
Experience our planet’s natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. In this episode: Venture into the deep, dark and desolate oceans that are home to an abundance of beautiful — and downright strange — creatures. 2013 / 48 minutes / Hugh Pearson Watch the […]
Amidst the rich natural history of the United States, Professor Brian Cox encounters the astonishing creatures that reveal how the senses evolved. Every animal on Earth experiences the world in a different way, using a unique suite of senses to detect its physical environment. Tracing the evolution of these mechanisms is a story that takes […]