In The White Rhino Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the sad tale of how elephants and rhinos are killed for their tusks and horns. The northern white rhinoceros is now facing extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In A Resurgence of Sperm Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how sperm whales, once on the brink of extinction, now swim in the hundreds off the coast of Sri Lanka. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In A Sea Otter Comeback, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how sea otters were hunted and almost became extinct, as well as why they are an important part of the ocean ecosystem. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In The Sumatran Rhinoceros Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the dire situation of the Sumatran rhinoceros, with fewer than 70 individuals left. The rapid destruction of South East Asia’s forests, driven by deforestation for timber and agriculture, has led to the loss of habitats for many species, including the rhino. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In How a Poisonous Lake Reveals an Ancient Catastrophe, geologist Iain Stewart highlights scientists exploring a toxic mystery behind the Permian mass extinction. While the surface teems with life, the lake’s bottom holds deadly hydrogen sulfide, turning the water pink with millions of purple bacteria. These bacteria are key to understanding how, 250 million years ago, this toxic gas escaped into the air, devastating life on Earth. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In Did Asteroids Kill the Dinosaurs?, naturalist Steve Backshall explains why scientists believe a lethal asteroid was the main cause of extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago. While most people know that dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid, many may not know that the asteroid alone didn't cause the extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
Two beavers, a male and a female, are brought to a wetlands area in Shropshire for the first time since beavers were hunted to extinction in England 400 years earlier. The hope is that the beavers will breed and will cut down on the willow tree scrub that has been drying up the wetlands. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Climate Change and Its Effect on Species, discover the devastating impact of extreme heat in Australia on flying foxes. Thousands of these creatures died as a result of the intense heat waves caused by climate change. This phenomenon is a stark reminder of how rising temperatures are putting many species at risk of extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
In Learn How Seabird Colonies Nest Together, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the nesting colonies of seabirds like those on Funk Island. Learn why and how seabirds come together to nest. 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 The March of the Christmas Island Red Crabs, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how millions of red crabs face an unexpected threat to their annual migration — yellow crazy ants, which were introduced to the island by humans. The ants disrupt the crabs' journey, potentially affecting the island's ecosystem and the crabs' survival. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The White Rhino Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the sad tale of how elephants and rhinos are killed for their tusks and horns. The northern white rhinoceros is now facing extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In A Resurgence of Sperm Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how sperm whales, once on the brink of extinction, now swim in the hundreds off the coast of Sri Lanka. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In A Sea Otter Comeback, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how sea otters were hunted and almost became extinct, as well as why they are an important part of the ocean ecosystem. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In The Sumatran Rhinoceros Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the dire situation of the Sumatran rhinoceros, with fewer than 70 individuals left. The rapid destruction of South East Asia’s forests, driven by deforestation for timber and agriculture, has led to the loss of habitats for many species, including the rhino. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In How a Poisonous Lake Reveals an Ancient Catastrophe, geologist Iain Stewart highlights scientists exploring a toxic mystery behind the Permian mass extinction. While the surface teems with life, the lake’s bottom holds deadly hydrogen sulfide, turning the water pink with millions of purple bacteria. These bacteria are key to understanding how, 250 million years ago, this toxic gas escaped into the air, devastating life on Earth. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In Did Asteroids Kill the Dinosaurs?, naturalist Steve Backshall explains why scientists believe a lethal asteroid was the main cause of extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago. While most people know that dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid, many may not know that the asteroid alone didn't cause the extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Deadly Dinosaurs, a documentary series in which host Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have walked the Earth — dinosaurs — exploring features of several species and putting their abilities to the test to reveal the raw power of these creatures.
Two beavers, a male and a female, are brought to a wetlands area in Shropshire for the first time since beavers were hunted to extinction in England 400 years earlier. The hope is that the beavers will breed and will cut down on the willow tree scrub that has been drying up the wetlands. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Climate Change and Its Effect on Species, discover the devastating impact of extreme heat in Australia on flying foxes. Thousands of these creatures died as a result of the intense heat waves caused by climate change. This phenomenon is a stark reminder of how rising temperatures are putting many species at risk of extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
In Learn How Seabird Colonies Nest Together, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the nesting colonies of seabirds like those on Funk Island. Learn why and how seabirds come together to nest. 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 The March of the Christmas Island Red Crabs, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how millions of red crabs face an unexpected threat to their annual migration — yellow crazy ants, which were introduced to the island by humans. The ants disrupt the crabs' journey, potentially affecting the island's ecosystem and the crabs' survival. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.