In Arctic Summer Visitors, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how and why animals arrive at the Arctic in summer. Learn about the guillemots and beluga whales that arrive in the Arctic in summer. 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 Arctic Summer Is Full of Endless Light and Abundant Life, narrator Sir David Attenborough showcases the Arctic at the peak of summer when continuous daylight transforms the tundra into a temporary haven for wildlife. Migratory birds, such as sandhill cranes, return from distant locations like New Mexico to take advantage of the abundant food supply and raise their young. Arctic foxes, now with plentiful food sources, can finally support their families. However, nesting birds must remain vigilant, as Arctic skuas aggressively defend their territories against intruders, even large mammals like reindeer. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Summer in the Antarctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Antarctic Peninsula during summer. As the seasonal thaw unlocks the sheltered bays, a feeding frenzy begins. Humpback whales travel over 5,000 miles to feast on krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures that swarm in the nutrient-rich waters. The whales use a sophisticated hunting strategy called bubble-net feeding to trap and devour massive quantities of krill before winter forces them to migrate north. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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 A Polar Bear Cub’s First Summer, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how a polar bear family adjusts to the changing summer landscape. As ice sheets melt and send water cascading over ice cliffs, the polar bears must adapt to living with less ice and more water. 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 Penguin Chicks' First Molt, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the baby chicks experience their first molt as summer approaches. What other challenges await them in Antarctica and a changing planet? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.
In A Secluded Beluga Whale Estuary, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a herd of beluga whales as they swim into a secluded estuary that is only available during summer when the ice has melted. The whales are there to use the shallow water and rocky bottom to clean their skin. 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 Summer in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how penguins, minke whales, and humpback whales swim in the Antarctic Ocean, the richest ocean for feeding on the planet. The melting ice sheet transforms the Antarctic landscape, creating the most dramatic seasonal shift on Earth. 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 Alligator Hatchlings Learn to Hunt, the summer wet season rejuvenates Florida landscapes and provides the ideal habitat for baby alligators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Summer on the Tibetan Plateau, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Tibetan Plateau, the highest great plain in the world. The air here is thin and dry. Grass survives in sufficient quantities to support the highest of all grazing herds of wild yak. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Broadleaf Woods Go From Lively To Lifeless, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the great seasonal changes that come to the broadleaf forest. In summer, the woods are bustling with animal life, but in winter, a lonely leopard hunts in a barren landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In Arctic Summer Visitors, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how and why animals arrive at the Arctic in summer. Learn about the guillemots and beluga whales that arrive in the Arctic in summer. 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 Arctic Summer Is Full of Endless Light and Abundant Life, narrator Sir David Attenborough showcases the Arctic at the peak of summer when continuous daylight transforms the tundra into a temporary haven for wildlife. Migratory birds, such as sandhill cranes, return from distant locations like New Mexico to take advantage of the abundant food supply and raise their young. Arctic foxes, now with plentiful food sources, can finally support their families. However, nesting birds must remain vigilant, as Arctic skuas aggressively defend their territories against intruders, even large mammals like reindeer. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Summer in the Antarctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Antarctic Peninsula during summer. As the seasonal thaw unlocks the sheltered bays, a feeding frenzy begins. Humpback whales travel over 5,000 miles to feast on krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures that swarm in the nutrient-rich waters. The whales use a sophisticated hunting strategy called bubble-net feeding to trap and devour massive quantities of krill before winter forces them to migrate north. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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 A Polar Bear Cub’s First Summer, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how a polar bear family adjusts to the changing summer landscape. As ice sheets melt and send water cascading over ice cliffs, the polar bears must adapt to living with less ice and more water. 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 Penguin Chicks' First Molt, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the baby chicks experience their first molt as summer approaches. What other challenges await them in Antarctica and a changing planet? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.
In A Secluded Beluga Whale Estuary, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a herd of beluga whales as they swim into a secluded estuary that is only available during summer when the ice has melted. The whales are there to use the shallow water and rocky bottom to clean their skin. 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 Summer in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how penguins, minke whales, and humpback whales swim in the Antarctic Ocean, the richest ocean for feeding on the planet. The melting ice sheet transforms the Antarctic landscape, creating the most dramatic seasonal shift on Earth. 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 Alligator Hatchlings Learn to Hunt, the summer wet season rejuvenates Florida landscapes and provides the ideal habitat for baby alligators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
In Summer on the Tibetan Plateau, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Tibetan Plateau, the highest great plain in the world. The air here is thin and dry. Grass survives in sufficient quantities to support the highest of all grazing herds of wild yak. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Broadleaf Woods Go From Lively To Lifeless, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the great seasonal changes that come to the broadleaf forest. In summer, the woods are bustling with animal life, but in winter, a lonely leopard hunts in a barren landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.