35 Nature Documentary Films

Steve, an Adélie penguin, journeys to find a mate and build a family. He befriends Wuzzo, an emperor penguin, but life in the Antarctic isn't without its challenges.

Sir David Attenborough explores the recent discovery of a 200-million-year-old Ichthyosaur along the Jurassic Coast of southern England. Employing advanced technology and CGI, Attenborough vividly recreates the fossilized creature, bringing to life what this ancient animal was like during the…

The submarine that captured the first footage of a giant squid in its natural habitat is now exploring deep-sea cliffs off New Guinea. The crew encounters remarkable, living fossils. Prepare for an exciting deep-sea adventure!

Sir David Attenborough explores the fascinating lives of frogs in this film. Using firsthand stories, new scientific discoveries, and advanced technology, he reveals the remarkable diversity of these colorful creatures. The film showcases frogs from across the globe, highlighting their…

This nature documentary follows a family of chimpanzees in the rain forests of Ivory Coast and Uganda. We experience the world through Oscar, a young chimp, as he navigates life in the African jungle – a journey filled with humor,…

Echo is a young dolphin struggling with the decision of whether to embrace adulthood and responsibility or indulge in playful fun. Life in the dolphin community is complicated, and their coral reef home relies on everyone working together. However, Echo…

In the dense jungles of South Asia, a mother monkey and her infant face a challenging life within the Temple Troop. This lively community of monkeys navigates a complex social order while living in ancient ruins. They must fight to…

"Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy" chronicles the life of Mike deGruy, a relentlessly curious and passionate underwater filmmaker who passed away unexpectedly in 2012. For over thirty years, deGruy filmed the ocean, gaining recognition for both…

Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey document a year in the lives of Sky, an Alaskan brown bear, and her cubs, Scout and Amber. The film follows the family from their awakening after winter hibernation. Throughout the year, they rely on…

Sir David Attenborough explores the remarkable underwater world of Saudi Arabia, showcasing both the vibrant Red Sea and the starkly different Arabian Gulf. The film documents, for the first time, the unusual nocturnal spawning of Palolo worms.

A film crew from NHK ventures into the unexplored depths of the ocean, 10,000 meters below the surface. Following their capture of footage of a giant squid, they journey to the Mariana Trench, the Earth's deepest point, nearly 7 miles…

Creatures that produce their own light – fireflies, glow-worms, and luminous plankton – captivate and amaze us. At night, the ocean comes alive with millions of these tiny lights, illuminating marine life in a breathtaking display. Join Sir David Attenborough…

This documentary follows a Japanese team of scientists studying the elusive world of deep-sea sharks. Fewer than 50 megamouth sharks have ever been seen. Over four years, the team used small submarines in Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay to film…

David Attenborough explores the extraordinary life and death of Jumbo, a famous elephant who is rumored to have inspired the film *Dumbo*. Attenborough teams up with scientists and conservationists to uncover the truth behind this massive African elephant – an…

EARTH, from Disneynature, follows the journeys of three animal families: polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It's an epic adventure showcasing the courage and magnificence of these creatures as they navigate life across the planet.

The Everglades is a truly unique place. This episode of the National Parks Exploration Series journeys to this remarkable area where tropical and temperate ecosystems converge, covering a large portion of the continental United States.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a vast area of over 500,000 acres known for its stunning scenery: beautiful meadows, waterfalls, clear streams, and a remarkably diverse natural environment.

Tasmania, an island state off the coast of Australia, feels like a world apart. It's home to unique wildlife like black devils and white wallabies, and boasts towering trees and unusual atmospheric phenomena. As the final landmass before Antarctica, Tasmania’s…

Whales have always presented a deep mystery. They inhabit a world vastly different from ours, making their lives almost unimaginable to us. Their environment, senses, and social structures are all unlike our own. What is it like for these creatures,…

"Born in China" offers a close look at wildlife in the Chinese wilderness. The film follows a panda mother and her cub, a golden monkey who feels overshadowed by his new baby sister, and a snow leopard mother raising her…

The Sierra Nevada mountains boast some of the world's most remarkable natural wonders, encompassing Lake Tahoe, three National Parks, two National Monuments, and vast stretches of wilderness.

This is the remarkable story of Pluto, transforming from a simple icy object at the solar system's edge into a surprisingly complex world. The film explores the possibility that this distant world may harbor some form of extraterrestrial life.

This film takes you on an extraordinary journey across Mars, using actual data from satellites and rovers to show you the planet in a completely new way.

This documentary explores the surprising variety of sexual behaviors found in the animal kingdom. Through vivid and humorous examples, it reveals the diverse ways animals approach mating and reproduction.

These are colossal trees, towering over 300 feet tall, with hidden ecosystems and strange creatures within their branches. National Geographic documents an extensive, year-long journey into the unknown world of California redwoods. Redwood expert Steve Sillett from Humboldt State University…

This film explores the beauty of Glacier National Park, a hidden wilderness in the Rocky Mountains. Located within one of the world's major mountain ranges, the park’s landscape has been shaped by glaciers and water erosion into dramatic valleys and…

Discover the natural wonders of Voyageurs National Park on a breathtaking journey into the heart of the wilderness.

This ecological drama/documentary follows a global journey. It blends elements of a thriller with a thoughtful look at the disappearing beauty of underwater ecosystems.

In Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann unexpectedly becomes a surrogate mother to an orphaned baby pangolin named Honey Bun and finds herself deeply involved in the fight to save these endangered animals. Driven by emotion, Diekmann travels to Asia to learn…

Antarctica is Earth's most extreme place – colder, higher, and drier than anywhere else. Though remote, events there impact everyone on the planet.

This film explores the lives of flightless birds – ostriches, kiwis, and others – a family of creatures who have never learned to fly. The story of their origins and survival has long fascinated Sir David Attenborough. It's a tale…

African Cats follows the lives of lions, cheetahs, and other animals on the savanna. It centers on Mara, a lion cub learning from her mother; Sita, a single mother cheetah raising five cubs; and Fang, a lion leader protecting his…

David Attenborough, Hans Zimmer, and Dave collaborate on a special Natural History event: Planet Earth: A Celebration. This one-hour program features eight of the most remarkable scenes from Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II, including racer snakes battling iguanas,…

In this film, Sir David Attenborough presents his most cherished recordings of animal song, sounds that have profoundly changed how we understand communication in the natural world. Each recording – from the song of a giant lemur to the whale's…