In The Problem-Solving Birds of the Falkland Islands, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the rough coast of the Falkland Islands. Learn how two birds on the Falkland Islands, the petrel and the prion, solve problems and avoid predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Hey Blackbird, City Bird!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers search for a bird that has adapted to life in the city — the blackbird! They experience one way that the blackbird has adapted to life in the city: by singing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In The Red Knot Bird's Essential Pit Stop, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows red knot birds on their nearly 10,000 mile (16,000 kilometer) journey from Argentina to Canada. They stop in Delaware Bay to feast on horseshoe crab eggs, needing to eat up to 400,000 eggs to double their weight before continuing their journey. But all that feeding makes them easy targets for predators like the peregrine falcon, adding danger to their incredible adventure! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Food-Stealing Frigate Bird, naturalist Steve Backshall introduces us to the frigate bird, a kleptoparasite that steals food from other birds. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In The Spawning of Herring, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how herring spawn and how their spawn impacts the ecosystem around them. Migrating birds, ducks, and even bears come to feed on the herring eggs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
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 Socotra Cormorants in the Desert, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the desert of Bahrain. It is a safe place for seabirds to rear their young, but how do they cope with the heat and lack of food? Watch as seasonal winds blow fertilizing sand across the gulf waters, providing fish for the desert birds to eat. Along the way, they communicate by slapping their tails and fins against the surface of the water. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Layers of the Skin, evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores the fascinating science of skin and how mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles, and birds share a similar basic skin structure, despite differences in appearance and function. Learn about the three main layers of skin: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat layer. Each layer plays an important role in helping animals adapt to their environment, providing protection, flexibility, and sensitivity. See how skin can be tough, flexible, colorful, and capable of growing feathers, hair, and even teeth. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Secrets of Skin, a documentary series exploring the natural history of the body's largest organ.
In Fabulous Feathers, evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores the feathers of birds and how they help them to fly. Learn how feathers are primarily made of keratin, a fibrous protein also found in human hair and nails. Feathers are lightweight yet strong and stiff, which allows birds to soar. Discover the unique structure of feathers, with parts such as the vane, barbs, and rachis working together to create the shape and function needed for flight. This video is excerpted from Secrets of Skin, a documentary series exploring the natural history of the body’s largest organ.
In Welcome to the Arctic: Summer Migration, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how birds, including the Arctic terns, red phalaropes, and more have flown to the Arctic to enjoy the feeding grounds during summer. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In The Problem-Solving Birds of the Falkland Islands, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the rough coast of the Falkland Islands. Learn how two birds on the Falkland Islands, the petrel and the prion, solve problems and avoid predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Hey Blackbird, City Bird!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers search for a bird that has adapted to life in the city — the blackbird! They experience one way that the blackbird has adapted to life in the city: by singing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In The Red Knot Bird's Essential Pit Stop, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows red knot birds on their nearly 10,000 mile (16,000 kilometer) journey from Argentina to Canada. They stop in Delaware Bay to feast on horseshoe crab eggs, needing to eat up to 400,000 eggs to double their weight before continuing their journey. But all that feeding makes them easy targets for predators like the peregrine falcon, adding danger to their incredible adventure! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Food-Stealing Frigate Bird, naturalist Steve Backshall introduces us to the frigate bird, a kleptoparasite that steals food from other birds. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In The Spawning of Herring, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how herring spawn and how their spawn impacts the ecosystem around them. Migrating birds, ducks, and even bears come to feed on the herring eggs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
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 Socotra Cormorants in the Desert, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the desert of Bahrain. It is a safe place for seabirds to rear their young, but how do they cope with the heat and lack of food? Watch as seasonal winds blow fertilizing sand across the gulf waters, providing fish for the desert birds to eat. Along the way, they communicate by slapping their tails and fins against the surface of the water. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Layers of the Skin, evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores the fascinating science of skin and how mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles, and birds share a similar basic skin structure, despite differences in appearance and function. Learn about the three main layers of skin: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat layer. Each layer plays an important role in helping animals adapt to their environment, providing protection, flexibility, and sensitivity. See how skin can be tough, flexible, colorful, and capable of growing feathers, hair, and even teeth. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Secrets of Skin, a documentary series exploring the natural history of the body's largest organ.
In Fabulous Feathers, evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores the feathers of birds and how they help them to fly. Learn how feathers are primarily made of keratin, a fibrous protein also found in human hair and nails. Feathers are lightweight yet strong and stiff, which allows birds to soar. Discover the unique structure of feathers, with parts such as the vane, barbs, and rachis working together to create the shape and function needed for flight. This video is excerpted from Secrets of Skin, a documentary series exploring the natural history of the body’s largest organ.
In Welcome to the Arctic: Summer Migration, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how birds, including the Arctic terns, red phalaropes, and more have flown to the Arctic to enjoy the feeding grounds during summer. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.