In Hatching Penguin Chicks, narrator Sir David Attenborough visits the southern end of the Earth, where male emperor penguins endure the coldest conditions on the planet while protecting their eggs. The fathers, who have been fasting for months, feed their newly hatched young one last time before the long-awaited return of the females. With bellies full of fish, the mothers call out to identify their mates and reunite with their chicks. The fathers must reluctantly surrender their young, ensuring their survival as the Antarctic winter begins to ease. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Bobcat in the Rockies, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the extreme cold and snow-covered ground of winter in the Rocky Mountains. He follows a bobcat as it hunts a mouse in the snow. A nearby valley teems with life, thanks to a river fed by a volcanic hot spring. The bobcat hunts ducks in the river and then succeeds in killing a squirrel in a tree. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Pigeons vs. Catfish, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the unusual predator-prey relationship between urban pigeons and an invasive catfish that uses its whiskery barbels to sense the movements of its victims. Learn more about the interaction between the pigeons and the catfish, including the catfish's unique predatory behavior. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Marine Iguana Hatchlings vs. Racer Snakes, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic and high-stakes journey of marine iguana hatchlings as they emerge from their nests on the Galápagos Islands. With racer snakes lying in wait, the hatchlings must rely on their instincts and speed to evade capture and reach the safety of the rocky shoreline. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
This Planet Earth Passport is your students' perfect guide (just right for ages 8–11) to exploring some of the most-watched videos clips from the iconic BBC series Planet Earth. And it's right in time for Earth Day on April 22!
You can take part by showing your class our playlist of eight amazing animal videos and using our passport as a companion. Students will follow the map to each location and answer questions at each stop. They'll explore:
- Polar Bears in Antarctica
- Bobcats in the Rocky Mountains
- Catfish in France
- Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos
- Cave Swiftlets in Borneo
- Mouse Lemurs in Madagascar
- Dolphins in Western Australia
- Emperor Penguins in Antarctica
To make copies of the passport, print on both sides flipped on the long edge. Make sure you collate and then cut them in half (there are two passports per set).
This BBC video playlist travels from forests and wildlife habitats to communities developing new solutions to environmental challenges. Discover how healthy forests support life on Earth, see conservationists working to protect endangered species and restore damaged habitats, and explore how renewable energy can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Along the way, meet people taking action to address real environmental problems and discover how science, technology, conservation, and everyday choices can all play a role in protecting the planet.
Earth Day is a chance to appreciate the natural world, understand the challenges it faces, and imagine what a healthier future could look like. Whether it’s Earth Day or any day of the year, these BBC videos show that caring for our planet starts with understanding how it works — and how our actions can make a difference.
March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth (and it's just in time for Earth Day on April 22, too!). The breathtaking and award-winning documentary series, narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough, highlights the natural wonders of our planet. In honor of this momentous occasion, we've put together some of the most popular clips from this beloved natural history show for students ages 8–14.
Get up close and personal with hydroplaning dolphins. Witness an iguana hatchling's terrifying race to survive, pursued by racer snakes. Watch the first steps of two polar bear cubs emerging from hibernation. More of the real-life magic of our blue marble awaits in this video playlist, part of our Planet Earth Collection. Grab your Planet Earth Passport and start exploring!
20 years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to the breathtaking beauty of our planet through BBC's Planet Earth. Narrated by the legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough, the documentary series brought viewers face-to-face with creatures from every corner of the globe.
Now, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this unforgettable show, it’s time to test your knowledge! Do you remember how animals survive in the harshest environments? Or the surprising tricks they use to hunt and protect their young? Try this quiz with your students ages 8–14.
In The Ocean's Patient Predators, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the behavior of ocean predators like manta rays and whitetip sharks, and their prey. These predators navigate the vast ocean, using senses like taste to locate food. Smaller fish, like pilot fish, benefit from the shark's hunting efforts. Even predators face challenges when hunting swift and agile prey, such as rainbow runners. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Snow Petrels and Their Life in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights these resilient birds as they make one of the longest migrations on Earth to find a nesting site in the heart of Antarctica. Petrels brave harsh conditions, defend their territory, and prepare for the challenge of raising their chicks. Once their eggs hatch, parents must make a 600-mile round trip to the ocean to gather food. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Young Animals of the Antarctic and the Arctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows the journey of young animals growing up in two of the harshest environments on Earth — the Antarctic and the Arctic. Penguin chicks rely on their parents for food and protection as they grow, but not all survive. By early summer, the surviving chicks are strong and independent. In the Arctic, two polar bear cubs, now independent, briefly reunite before setting off on their own into the icy wilderness. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Hatching Penguin Chicks, narrator Sir David Attenborough visits the southern end of the Earth, where male emperor penguins endure the coldest conditions on the planet while protecting their eggs. The fathers, who have been fasting for months, feed their newly hatched young one last time before the long-awaited return of the females. With bellies full of fish, the mothers call out to identify their mates and reunite with their chicks. The fathers must reluctantly surrender their young, ensuring their survival as the Antarctic winter begins to ease. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Bobcat in the Rockies, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the extreme cold and snow-covered ground of winter in the Rocky Mountains. He follows a bobcat as it hunts a mouse in the snow. A nearby valley teems with life, thanks to a river fed by a volcanic hot spring. The bobcat hunts ducks in the river and then succeeds in killing a squirrel in a tree. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Pigeons vs. Catfish, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the unusual predator-prey relationship between urban pigeons and an invasive catfish that uses its whiskery barbels to sense the movements of its victims. Learn more about the interaction between the pigeons and the catfish, including the catfish's unique predatory behavior. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Marine Iguana Hatchlings vs. Racer Snakes, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic and high-stakes journey of marine iguana hatchlings as they emerge from their nests on the Galápagos Islands. With racer snakes lying in wait, the hatchlings must rely on their instincts and speed to evade capture and reach the safety of the rocky shoreline. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
This Planet Earth Passport is your students' perfect guide (just right for ages 8–11) to exploring some of the most-watched videos clips from the iconic BBC series Planet Earth. And it's right in time for Earth Day on April 22!
You can take part by showing your class our playlist of eight amazing animal videos and using our passport as a companion. Students will follow the map to each location and answer questions at each stop. They'll explore:
- Polar Bears in Antarctica
- Bobcats in the Rocky Mountains
- Catfish in France
- Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos
- Cave Swiftlets in Borneo
- Mouse Lemurs in Madagascar
- Dolphins in Western Australia
- Emperor Penguins in Antarctica
To make copies of the passport, print on both sides flipped on the long edge. Make sure you collate and then cut them in half (there are two passports per set).
This BBC video playlist travels from forests and wildlife habitats to communities developing new solutions to environmental challenges. Discover how healthy forests support life on Earth, see conservationists working to protect endangered species and restore damaged habitats, and explore how renewable energy can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Along the way, meet people taking action to address real environmental problems and discover how science, technology, conservation, and everyday choices can all play a role in protecting the planet.
Earth Day is a chance to appreciate the natural world, understand the challenges it faces, and imagine what a healthier future could look like. Whether it’s Earth Day or any day of the year, these BBC videos show that caring for our planet starts with understanding how it works — and how our actions can make a difference.
March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth (and it's just in time for Earth Day on April 22, too!). The breathtaking and award-winning documentary series, narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough, highlights the natural wonders of our planet. In honor of this momentous occasion, we've put together some of the most popular clips from this beloved natural history show for students ages 8–14.
Get up close and personal with hydroplaning dolphins. Witness an iguana hatchling's terrifying race to survive, pursued by racer snakes. Watch the first steps of two polar bear cubs emerging from hibernation. More of the real-life magic of our blue marble awaits in this video playlist, part of our Planet Earth Collection. Grab your Planet Earth Passport and start exploring!
20 years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to the breathtaking beauty of our planet through BBC's Planet Earth. Narrated by the legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough, the documentary series brought viewers face-to-face with creatures from every corner of the globe.
Now, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this unforgettable show, it’s time to test your knowledge! Do you remember how animals survive in the harshest environments? Or the surprising tricks they use to hunt and protect their young? Try this quiz with your students ages 8–14.
In The Ocean's Patient Predators, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the behavior of ocean predators like manta rays and whitetip sharks, and their prey. These predators navigate the vast ocean, using senses like taste to locate food. Smaller fish, like pilot fish, benefit from the shark's hunting efforts. Even predators face challenges when hunting swift and agile prey, such as rainbow runners. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Snow Petrels and Their Life in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights these resilient birds as they make one of the longest migrations on Earth to find a nesting site in the heart of Antarctica. Petrels brave harsh conditions, defend their territory, and prepare for the challenge of raising their chicks. Once their eggs hatch, parents must make a 600-mile round trip to the ocean to gather food. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Young Animals of the Antarctic and the Arctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows the journey of young animals growing up in two of the harshest environments on Earth — the Antarctic and the Arctic. Penguin chicks rely on their parents for food and protection as they grow, but not all survive. By early summer, the surviving chicks are strong and independent. In the Arctic, two polar bear cubs, now independent, briefly reunite before setting off on their own into the icy wilderness. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.