• Air date: 24 Oct '18 15 episodes
      Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.
  • List of Episodes (15)
    • 1. Super Cats: Episode 1 | Extreme Lives

      24 Oct '18
      Uncover the secret lives of big cats who thrive in all four corners of the globe, from the solitary snow leopard to the nimble rusty-spotted cat, seen through the latest camera technology and science.
    • 2. Super Cats: Episode 2 | Cats in Every Corner

      31 Oct '18
      Discover how cats have conquered the world, thriving in almost every landscape on Earth, from the wetlands of Asia to Africa's oldest desert, to the shores of California and the tropical beaches of Costa Rica.
    • 3. Super Cats: Episode 3 | Science and Secrets

      07 Nov '18
      Scientists are studying cats in greater detail than ever before. New approaches and technologies help uncover some of the cats’ most intimate secrets, including the cheetah’s remarkable gymnastic abilities and why lions are able to hunt so cooperatively.
    • 4. A Squirrel's Guide to Success

      14 Nov '18
      Discover the extraordinary abilities of squirrels, from the brainy fox squirrel, to the acrobatic gray squirrel, to the problem-solving ground squirrel. Follow a guide to the squirrel’s success along with an orphan red squirrel called Billy.
    • 5. Dogs in the Land of Lions

      21 Nov '18
      Follow the unforgettable journey of a close-knit 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.
    • 6. Snow Bears

      28 Nov '18
      Witness the incredible journey of newborn polar bear cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time. Bravely led by their mother, the cubs must make the perilous 400-mile Arctic trek to the sea to feed. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
    • 7. Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

      09 Jan '19
      Join Sir David Attenborough as he pieces together the remarkable discovery of the Ichthyosaur, a fearsome fish lizard that lived during the age of dinosaurs.
    • 8. Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins

      16 Jan '19
      The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series.
    • 9. Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 2: Chasing the Wind

      23 Jan '19
      Discover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 350 breeds found all around the world.
    • 10. Wild Way of the Vikings

      13 Feb '19
      Experience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the volcanic mounts of Iceland, see the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had with the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.
    • 11. Living Volcanoes

      20 Feb '19
      Uncover the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. Take a terrifying descent into the crater of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes alive today. James Naughton narrates.
    • 12. The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention

      10 Apr '19
      How is an egg made? Why are they the shape they are? And perhaps most importantly, why lay an egg at all? Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.
    • 13. American Spring LIVE: Episode 1 - Birth and Rebirth

      29 Apr '19
      Broadcast over three consecutive days from iconic locations across North America – varied ecosystems ranging from the Rockies to the Everglades, from inner-city parks to remote wilderness preserves - this special live event celebrates spring as a time of renewed energy and awakening in the natural world.
    • 14. American Spring LIVE: Episode 2 - Migration

      30 Apr '19
      Breeding and the greening of the landscape are tied to another major spectacle of spring: the mass movements of animals as they take advantage of spring’s bounty. Meet the scientists who track the journeys of animals such as butterflies, birds, bison and bats over vast distances, from winter refuge to spring nesting grounds.
    • 15. American Spring LIVE: Episode 3 - Connections

      01 May '19
      Learn how plants and animals depend on each other to survive. See first-hand how climate change can break those connections, altering the timing of weather and plant growth, and disrupting the delicate relationships between plants and pollinators such as moths, bees and butterflies.