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Wildlife Film Crew Encounter Poachers
While tracking gorillas in the Congo, a ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ camera crew were forced to abandon their shoot and flee through the jungle in the middle of the night.
Meet Orangutan Bachelor Alfred
Is expert jungle traveler Alfred destined for life in the orangutan lonely hearts club?
Lowland Gorilla Growing Pains
The jungle is these lowland gorilla’s playground.
Best Dressed in the Jungle
In Sing-Sing, New Guinea it’s the most eye-catching who get the most attention.
An Alpha Chimp’s Throne
Everyone wants to wear the crown.
Filming Tigers from an Elephant
This ingenious crew took their cameras atop elephants to follow tigers into the forest.
Finding a Hidden Tiger Den
Like a true star, tigress Raj Behra chose a den no paparazzi could reach by car.
Cameraman Spends 10 Days in a Tree
This ‘Planet Earth II’ cameraman describes what it was like to camp out in the canopy.
How to Army Ant Proof Your Boots
Note these tricks of the trade to avoid painful ant bites!
Bobcat Cubs Welcome Mother Home
Watch these curious cubs welcome their mother back to the den.
Baboons Who Live in the Sky
The three-mile-high summits of the Ethiopian highlands are for expert climbers only: Gelada baboons.
Mountain Gorillas: Earth’s Largest Primates
This baby monkey’s ancestors have roamed Earth’s forests for millions of years.
For the Love of Honey
A brave chimpanzee uses tools to break into a hidden beehive.
Sir David Attenborough’s Search for Orangutan
The naturalist recounts the changes he’s witnessed to Borneo’s tropical forests — home to the endangered orangutan.
Baboons On the Flooded Plains
Jump on in, the water’s fine!
Siamang Gibbons Send a Message
It starts with a duet and ends with a frenzied chorus. The message is clear: stay away from our territory!
Macaque Waterpark!
These crab-eating monkeys have found a one-stop-shop to swim, fish, and play.
Baby Monkey Pool Party
A monkey nanny-turned-lifeguard has her hands full with the young monkeys of Singapore.
Monkey Rulers of the Rubbish
He who rules the rubbish bin may rule the troop.
Leaf Monkey Babies
These gray leaf monkeys might appear drab, but their newborns stick out like a (cute) sore thumb!
Cunning Capuchins
These clever monkeys have a brilliant strategy to gain access to food.
Rebellious Baby Spider Monkey
Enthusiasm? Absolutely. Technique? Not quite.
Sneaky Jaipur Bandits
These fruit thieves are a vendor’s worst nightmare.
How to Film Chimpanzees
The ‘Dynasties’ team spent two years with David, the Marlon Brando of chimps.
Chimpanzee Chain of Command
Which chimps have what it takes to climb the hierarchy?
The Naked Mole Rat Princess
This youngster has an important destiny to fulfill on the dangerous surface.
Swallows Navigate Poison Oasis
After traveling thousands of miles, swallows quench their thirst in the heart of the Sahara.
Flirtatious Rhinos
Will this young female rhino fall for a would-be mate’s eccentric style?
Mission Impossible: Lizard Edition
These bold lizards of the Savannah hunt flies on top of sleeping lions.
Kalahari Leopard on the Hunt
The nearer he gets to his skittish prey, the quieter he must be.
Drama at the Watering Hole
Baby ostriches dodge elephants, giraffes, zebras, and brawling lions while trying to quench their thirst.
Giraffe Rival Challenge
This Kalahari territory isn’t big enough for the both of them.
Inside a Crown Eagle Nest
This mother bird’s risk paid off — she’s the only resident eagle in this entire forest!
A Tiny Hero of the Sahara
Meet the tiny little dung beetle that could.
Fantastic Wildebeest River Crossing
For this herd, the grass is always greener on the other side.
Springboks Pronking Around
Pronk around! Pronk around! Pronk up, pronk up and get down!
Zebra Stallion Dominance
A Grévys zebra proves his worth to a mate.
How Habitats Shape Predators
Why are cheetahs so fast? Why do tigers have stripes? Habitats force animals to adapt, and the results are fascinating.
Baby Turtle Beach Sprint
The last hatchling on the beach dodges predators from above and below on her way to the safety of the sea.
Turtle Hatchling Reaches the Deep Blue Sea
Only one hatchling in 1,000 will survive to adulthood, but the ones that do can live over 80 years.
Carmine Bee-Eater Cliffside Feast
These African birds treat themselves to a bee hive feast on the side of a cliff.
Can Science Save the Northern White Rhino?
After roaming the earth for millions of years, the Northern white rhino population is down to two.
Acrobatic Flat Lizards
The river holds a secret for any lizard willing to leap for it.
Wild Bactrian Camels
Few animals can survive in the harshest desert in the world, but these rare Bactrian camels manage just fine.
Graceful Lechwe Flood Dance
Flood waters bring safety to this frolicking antelope family.
Leopard vs. Porcupine
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Underwater Drama
Each animal plays their part in the annual spectacle of the South African Sardine Run.
Lemur Seduction
Male lemurs woo females via the power of pheromones.
The Mighty Sengi
This tiny female ‘elephant shrew’ outwits her enemies with cheetah like movements.
Radio Collars for African Wild Dogs
These special radio collars are saving African wild dogs’ lives.
Lions vs. Buffalo
Each battle has a different ending.
Four Weeks With a Cheetah Mother
This extraordinary cheetah mother managed to get all her cubs through their first year.
The Lizard that Walks on Water
A human would need to run at 100 mph to do what the “Jesus Christ lizard” does easily!
A Chameleon’s Life in the Trees
Don’t climb another panther chameleon’s tree unless you’re looking for trouble!
Sand Dune Stealth Mode
What these ping-pong ball-sized moles lack in sight, they make up for in hearing.
Fascinating Cheetah Facts
The fastest land animal on the planet, cheetahs can reach 58 mph while hunting.
Antogo Lake Fishing Frenzy
Follow a fisherman’s journey alongside two thousand others into Antogo Lake!
Mama Lion Protects Her Cubs
One lion faces off with an entire herd of buffalo to keep her little ones safe.
The Keys to Wolf Pack Power
Bulk up, share, mind your manners and work on your speed!
To Catch a Hunter, Use a Hunter
The ‘Blue Planet II’ crew went old-school to film airborne Giant trevally in South Africa.
Honeybadgers Really Don’t Care
But this Painted wolf mama certainly does!
The Life of a Wildlife Filmmaker
Giant spiders, brutal weather conditions, and hours and hours of waiting are all worth it for the moments of pure animal magic.
How to Raise Lion Cubs
It takes a fearless and patient mother to keep curious cubs safe.
Stories of Life, Death, and Power
Dynasties’ Producer Mike Gunton takes us behind the scenes of nature’s most dramatic stories.
Hatching Baby Seadragons
It’s a seadragon dad’s job to carry the fertilized eggs until they hatch.
Chinstrap Penguins Raise Twin Chicks
These penguins gather on Deception Island, an active volcano, to breed.
Guanacos Grow Up in South America
Watch a gangly Guanaco calf take its very wobbly first steps.
Kangaroo Joeys Learn How to Box
90% of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else on earth.
Albatross Chick Reclaims Nest
When violent storms displace chicks from their nests, they must fight to climb back up to the warmth of their parents.
Dingos in the Outback
Tracking Australia’s most elusive predators was the crew’s greatest challenge, but eventually led them to a very special surprise.
Eurasian Bear Cubs’ First Tree Climb
Practice makes perfect for these brown bear cubs of Finland.
Unusual Neighbors: Manatees and Alligators
At this Florida manatee hangout, youngsters get the chance to meet some unusually chilled-out reptiles.
Seal Pups Dance
Seal pups perform a playful dance in front of an audience of very unimpressed penguins.
Filming a Successful Puma Hunt
The ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ crew tracked this fearless puma mother for a hundred miles to film her life and death struggle to provide for her cubs.
Here Be Baby Dragons!
Otherwise known as “olms”, these creatures can go an entire decade without a meal.
Raising a Humpback Whale Calf
A mother humpback whale must go without food while her calf consumes 500 liters of her milk a day.
Gosling Chicks and Fox Cubs
An arctic fox must hunt tirelessly to feed her seven pups.
Amur Leopard: The Rarest Cat on Earth
One of only 40 Amur leopards left in the wild, a mother works hard to get her young cub through the winter.
Baby Ducklings Take the Leap
From fifty-feet up in a tree, mandarin ducklings take their first flights!
Cichlid Fish Carry Babies in Mouth
It’s the best way to keep their young safe in busy tropical waters.
Penguin Chick Survival Skills
Within their first year of life, penguin chicks face many extraordinary hardships in the arctic.
Polar Bear Cubs Learn From Mother
A determined polar bear mother leads her cubs into a dangerous new world.
Grizzly Adopts Orphan Cubs
Now she has four babies to fatten up for the winter. Her secret? Pine nuts.
Nursery Season in Yellowstone
All the baby animals have come out to play.
Baby Otter Snuggles
This mama otter keeps her baby’s fluff on fleek.
Snow Owl Family Meal
There’s food in the tundra, if you know where to look.
Caribou in Search of Mineral Salts
It’s easier to hide when there’s only two of you.
Black Bear Cub Climbing Lessons
How does a rookie bear cub get down from a tall tree?
Seabird Chicks Take Flight
These 20-day-old chicks must face the first challenge of their lives.
Giant Bullfrog Guardian
One male stays behind to watch out for everyone’s tadpoles.
Clownfish Life in the Anemone
The clownfish male is under constant surveillance by the female to ensure his egg-caring performance is up to par.
Splishing, Fishing and Splashing
Watch and learn, grizzly cubs!
Peregrine Falcon Chicks’ First Flight
The ‘Planet Earth II’ camera crew releases peregrine falcon chicks into the skies of New York City.
Iceberg Mega-Dome Success
Discover how the ‘Blue Planet 2’ crew filmed a mother walrus and her pup using the UHD Mega-dome.
Tiger Cubs Leave the Den
Tigress Raj Behra’s two week old cubs take their very first steps.
Flying Lemurs
The nickname “Flying Lemur” may be a bit misleading, but these Colugos are the masters of the glide.
Dugon Sea Grazers
As the largest herbavores in the sea, dugons can eat an entire football field’s worth of sea grass in a single day.
Mola Mola Reef Bath
With the help of angelfish, this oceanic wanderer rids itself of clingy parasites.
Timelapse: A Lake Through the Seasons
White water lilies and spring flowers are reborn as the winter ice retreats.
Cactus Flowers at Night
Saguaro cactus flowers bloom over a period of successive nights in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
Weedy Seadragon Mating Dance
A seadragon couple shares a graceful dance in the evening light.
A Sloth Swims for Love
This three-toed pygmy sloth is doing his best to find “the one”!
Meerkats Watch the Sunrise
There’s nothing like some Vitamin D to kickstart your morning.
Friendly Penguin Greeting
I felt like I wanted to hug him.
The Sounds of a Storm
No umbrella required.
The Sounds of the Rainforest
Lose yourself in the sounds of the forest floor.
The Sounds of Hummingbirds
Experience the unique sound of wings flapping 15 times per second.
Penguins Watch the Aurora Australis
These Antarctic residents get front row seats to one of nature’s greatest light shows.
The Spinner Dolphin Twist
The signature Spinner dolphin twist: maybe for communication, maybe just for fun.
The Sounds of a Meadow
These busy grasses have their own special music.
The Sound of Waves
Sit back and let the sound of the ocean wash over you.
Femme Fatale Firefly Sets Trap
Watch a opportunistic Photuris firely set a trap behind a spider’s web.
Film Crew Barely Escape Elephant Seal Fight
After facing the roughest seas in the world, the ‘Seven World, One Planet’ Antarctica crew found themselves in the middle of an elephant seal duel!
Singing Belugas and Swimming Polar Bears
What better way to celebrate your birthday than with beluga whales and polar bears?
One Million-Year-Old Rock Carvings
Australia holds the largest concentration of prehistoric images in the world — including those of an ancient Tasmanian devil and the extinct Thylacine wolf.
Wild Hamsters Roam Cemetery
Graveside flowers are worth fighting for.
Tibetan Fox and Pika Nemeses
Why the square face? Well, you’ll see.
Dolphin Tail Slapping
Here’s how to hunt in the shallowest of waters.
Chokka Squid Capsules
In temperate seas, there are even more squid than fish.
Capercaillie Gladiators
These competing suitors only get one shot to impress a female.
Red Deer Antler Match
The rules are simple: winner takes all.
Cicada Zombie March
This periodical cicada swarm is the largest insect invasion on the planet.
Inside Underwater Volcanos
Measured from the sea floor, some of these peaks are taller than Everest!
Vampire Squid from Hell
The weirdest deep sea creature in the world of the strange.
Amazon River Dolphins
These highly social boto dolphins use sonar and teamwork to navigate life in the murky water they call home.
Panda in the Snow
When that bamboo diet doesn’t get you fat enough to hibernate…
Polar Bear Swims in the Open Sea
As their ice world disappears, polar bears have been known to swim up to 60 miles offshore in search of food.
Beaver Dam Building
The beavers of Yellowstone fell hundreds of cottonwood trees every year as they construct their homes.
Alaskan Animal Winter Prep
Tiny squirrels and giant bears alike must take great risks to prepare for winter.
Humpback Pod At Work
Watch how this humpback family works together to hunt off the coast of Alaska.
Arctic Ground Squirrel Mating Game
Love is in the air, and this Arctic ground squirrel doesn’t want to miss his first date!
Jellyfish Blooming Mayhem
Simplicity is the key to a jellyfish’s success.
Swimming With Pigs
Pigs can’t fly, but they sure can swim!
The Most Dangerous Bird on Earth
The Southern cassowary is the closest animal we have to a living dinosaur.
Humpback Whales Bubble Net Fishing
Humpback whales use ingenious teamwork, bubbles and sound to trick herring to the surface.
Arctic Unicorn Secrets
Narwhals are some of the most mysterious and elusive animals in the oceans.
Venus Flytrap Pollentation
Take a closeup look at what happens when venus flytraps call a temporary truce.
Venus Flytrap Attack
Watch how this deadly plant trap its prey.
Creeping Jungle Plants
A fascinating look at how creeping plants anchor themselves in the search for sunlight.
The Radiant Damselfly
In Southern France, the Damselfly is on the hunt to find the most suitable mate for breeding.
Insects Spraying for Protection
These insects pack potent chemical weapons to protect against predators.
Japanese Mud Skippers
These amphibious fish fight and mate on land.
The Itty Bitty Brazilian Pygmy Gecko
Watch how this itty bitty floating lizard manages to survive in the rainforest despite its tiny stature.
Inside a Sea Snake Cave
Sea snakes breed in underwater caves and have some of the most toxic venom in the world.
Giant Bullfrog Combat
Male giant bullfrogs, which can weigh more than two pounds, battle it out during mating season.
Polar Bear Cliff Walk
Brave? Yes. Insanely risky? Also yes.
High Flying Fish
These unique fish spread their wings and leave the ocean to escape predatory Dorados.
What’s Your Ethiopian Wolf Hunting Style?
Whether it’s playing the waiting game or facing a challenge head-on, everyone’s got their own unique style.
Beware the Land-Walking Octopus
Octopuses live and breathe underwater, but that doesn’t stop the Australian Abdopus from roaming on land, too.
Fascinating Harpy Eagle Facts
This muscular hunter can lift prey over half its own body weight.
Hyperlapse: Hong Kong
The lights in this city of seven million are a sight behold.
Flying Draco Lizards
Draco lizards can glide over 100 feet with a single leap.
An Insect’s Guide to Seduction
These giraffe-neck weevils go to impressive lengths to find a mate.
Behind the Scenes with Komodo Dragons
Would you have the guts to get up close and personal with these dangerous predators?
How to Wrangle Reindeer
This young woman must lead her herd on a perilous month long migration.
Fascinating Blue Whale Facts
The world’s largest animal can weigh up to 190 tons.
Inside an Active Volcano
These sulfur miners journey into one of the world’s most dangerous volcanic sites in Indonesia.
Fascinating Brown Bear Facts
Alaskan brown bears get up to 90% of their annual energy during the coastal salmon run.
Fascinating Polar Bear Facts
A polar bear can smell a seal’s breathing hole from over a half a mile away.
Fascinating Darwin Bark Spider Facts
These spiders’ silk is the toughest natural fiber on the entire planet.
Competitive Widowbird Mating Jumps
This young male widowbird figures out how to (literally) raise his game.
Octopus in a Shell Suit
Watch the first-ever footage of an octopus using shell armor to hide from a shark!
Cute Tiger Cubs Become Invisible Hunters
To survive in the forest, tiger cubs must learn to blend in.
500 Hours Underwater
It takes weeks underwater to find and film the fascinating animals of the deep.
Rare Sperm Whale Cam Footage
Suction cup cameras provided the ‘Blue Planet II’ crew with a whole new perspective of a sperm whale family.
Orca Secret Weapon
A gathering of orca whales use fascinating teamwork to hunt herring.
Slow Motion Puffin Theft
See how ‘Blue Planet II’ cameramen used special slow-motion cameras to capture high-speed, bird-on-bird theft!
Portuguese Man o’ War Sailing
One touch from this beautiful but deadly creature is enough to paralyze.
Painted Wolf Impala Hunt
Painted wolves have an 80% hunting success rate, one of Africa’s very highest.
Fish Changes Gender
After reaching a certain body size, Kobudai fish can change from female to male!
Genius Giant Trevally
No bird is safe from these giant trevally, who’ve learned how to calculate the trajectory of their prey in flight.
Painted Wolf Dynasty
Painted wolf Tait’s pack is surrounded by enemies: lions, hyennas, and her rival daughter, Blacktip.
Cutthroat Eel Escape
Can this eel escape a toxic brine pool death trap at the bottom of the sea?
How to Film a Sperm Whale Dive
Sperm whales can dive up to 3,280 feet deep. Meet the underwater cameraman who managed to capture this split-level footage..
What’s Beneath the Boiling Sea?
Dolphins, sailfish, and rays all get in on the lanternfish hunting action.
Spider Crab Molting
Around the first full moon of winter, hundreds of thousands of spider crabs gather to shed their shells.
Straightscope Cameras in the Reefs
It took a very special camera stytem to film the lives of the creatures of the reefs.
Seductive Blenny Dance
How far will a blenny go for love?
Nature’s Cuddliest Wild Rabbits
They’re at the top of every predators hit list, except on this very special island.
Bear Fishing: ‘A’ For Effort
A young Alaskan brown bear hasn’t quite mastered the art of catching leaping salmon.
Little Stoat Busts a Move
Young stoats learn important life skills during play — plus they get to break out their dance moves.
Slip N’ Slide Penguins
It’s an uphill battle to climb this muddy mountain.
Frozen Forest Hide-and-Seek
So many tunnels, so little time. Will this Marten get lucky and find a mouse?
Groovin’ Grizzlies
A behind-the-scenes look at how the producers of ‘Planet Earth II’ stumbled upon comedy gold.
Clownfish in a Coconut House
A clownfish family comes together to make home improvements.
Piraputanga Fish Jump for Fruit
With a successful mid-air twist, these fish can collect their tasty prize.
Funghi Timelapse
In this strange forest world, life is built on decay.
Flying Lizard Escapes Snake
It’s every lizard for themselves when a snake interrupts a tree trunk courtship.
Spatula Tailed Hummingbird
A highly endangered hummingbird with an extraordinary courtship ritual.
Baby Iguana vs. Snakes
Can this marine iguana hatchling outrun dozens of hungry snakes on the beach?
How to Do Laundry in the Wild
Warning: While washing your shirt, you may share a pool with some interesting friends.
Deep-Sea Coral Reefs
Coral has been found all the way down at 6,000 meters deep, but these reefs are incredibly vulnerable.
The Biggest Fish in the Sea
A whale shark enjoys it’s annual plankton feast while other fish use it as a giant shield.
Tracking Wild Dogs
The Hunt’ producers filmed a wild dog hunt from both land and air — and the results are riveting!
Bull Elk Antler Duel
What happens when two powerful bulls are evenly matched?
Humpback Whale Heat Run
Male humpback whales compete with each other while racing after a female.
Grizzly Bear Salmon Feast
It’s a fish feast for the ages in Katmai National Park, where grizzly bears eat up to 90 pounds a day.
Sleep Hard, Play Hard
After seven months of hibernation, it’s ClamFest for these hungry grizzly bears!
Filming Lynx and Grey Wolves in Europe
Elusive Iberian lynx and grey wolves were extremely hard to find — let alone film.
Sandhill Crane Flight Path
Sandhill crane families face a storm on the way to Mexico.
Golden Eagles Cruise the Alps
These aerial predators must spend every daylight hour scanning the slopes for prey.
Fishermen Save Whale Sharks
In these Indonesian waters, whale sharks are protected and thriving.
Unusual Neighbors: Manatees and Alligators!
Young manatees boop noses with alligators in the warm pools off the coast of Florida. Explore North America on an all-new ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ this Saturday at 9/8c.
