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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 Rising Temperatures and the World's Mountains, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the impact of rising temperatures on the world's most iconic mountain ranges — the Alps, the Rockies, the Andes, and the Himalayas. As climate change accelerates, glaciers are melting, snowlines are rising, and ecosystems are shifting. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

In Changes in the Coral Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how one diver is capturing the coral bleaching around Lizard Island in Australia. 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 How Climate Change Is Reshaping the Wilderness at Denali, host Simon Reeve and pilot Lea explore how climate change is reshaping one of the most untouched wilderness areas. With breathtaking views of Mount Denali, the tallest peak in North America, and the massive 35-mile-long Ruth Glacier, they uncover the shocking impact of rising temperatures — new lakes forming where glaciers once stood. He also learns the Arctic is heating up almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet because of global warming. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.

In The Go Jetters and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Go Jetters crew visits The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The crew learns about the bridge’s role in guiding ships when it’s foggy in the San Francisco Bay. This video is excerpted from BBC's Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

In Sarah and Duck and the Silly Umbrella, Sarah and Duck go on an outing during a rainy day. They meet an umbrella that doesn’t like the rain! Can Sarah help the umbrella get home without getting wet? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.

In Keeping Warm, Penguin-Style, host Andy Day shrinks down to the size of an emperor penguin so he can waddle, slide, and cozy up to a group of emperor penguins. When he finds the penguins, he shrinks even more so he can keep warm like penguin chicks do. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.

In Aqueducts and Roman Infrastructure, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Rome’s legal system evolved and was refined as the empire grew and changed. The system of aqueducts contributed to quality of life in Rome and the idea that the city had a destiny. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

In The Legend of Romulus and Remus, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores Rome’s humble beginnings, and how the legend of two brothers, Romulus and Remus, shaped the city. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

In How Rome Conquered People and Maintained Control, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Rome managed to rule such a large amount of territory without an equally large bureaucracy. Romans used local elites to convince plebeians to buy into the Roman Empire’s way of life. By offering infrastructure and the reward of citizenship, Rome integrated conquered people and maintained control over millions of subjects. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

In The Senate and People of Rome, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores Rome’s evolution from rule by kings to a republic where every Roman citizen had a vote and the Senate was the governing power. The city’s motto: S.P.Q.R. demonstrates the ideals of shared power and democracy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.