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.
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.
March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth. 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!
In The Rains Turn a Desert Into Paradise, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how water that has traveled a thousand miles arrives in the Okavango region of the Kalahari Desert. The water transforms the parched desert into a lush paradise teeming with life. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Hatching Eggs Cuckoo Catfish-Style, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how cuckoo catfish ensure survival of their young. They lay their eggs alongside cichlid eggs, which are then all picked up by the female cichlids who protect them in their mouths. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
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.
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.
March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth. 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!
In The Rains Turn a Desert Into Paradise, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how water that has traveled a thousand miles arrives in the Okavango region of the Kalahari Desert. The water transforms the parched desert into a lush paradise teeming with life. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Hatching Eggs Cuckoo Catfish-Style, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how cuckoo catfish ensure survival of their young. They lay their eggs alongside cichlid eggs, which are then all picked up by the female cichlids who protect them in their mouths. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.