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Attenborough’s Life Journey

53m 3s

An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

Episodes

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    Attenborough’s Life Journey

    S43 E5 - 53m 3s

    An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

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    Lions of the Skeleton Coast

    S43 E4 - 53m 33s

    Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.

  • San Diego: America’s Wildest City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    San Diego: America’s Wildest City

    S43 E3 - 53m 33s

    Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

  • Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

    S43 E2 - 53m 31s

    Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

  • Silverback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Silverback

    S43 E1 - 53m 45s

    Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.

Extras + Features

  • How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment

    S43 E5 - 2m 35s

    David Attenborough's team plans an ambitious sequence with swans, but filming with animals is never straightforward. Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans as they navigate the complexities of capturing this spectacular moment.

  • Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City

    S43 E3 - 30s

    Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

  • Beetles Battle Over Mate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Beetles Battle Over Mate

    S43 E2 - 1m 57s

    After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle has only a few weeks to find a mate. Not only must he find a female, but he also must fend off other males in his pursuit.

  • How Male Bears Attract Mates: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Male Bears Attract Mates

    S43 E2 - 2m 22s

    During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.

  • Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

    S43 E2 - 30s

    Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

  • Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home

    S43 E2 - 2m 55s

    Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.

  • Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera

    S43 E1 - 2m 19s

    As the gorilla troops become more comfortable with filmmaker Vianet Djenguet and his group, they reveal the most intimate parts of family life. During this time, a mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.

  • Preview of Silverback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Silverback

    S43 E1 - 30s

    Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.

  • Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop

    S43 E1 - 2m 16s

    For the first time, cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback. This large -- and protective -- silverback called Mpungwe leads a family of 23 gorillas.

  • The Dangers of Saving Gorillas: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Dangers of Saving Gorillas

    S43 E1 - 4m 19s

    Filmmaker Vianet Djenguet documents the dangerous but vital process of habituating a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback. Habituation is a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction but it does not come without risks.

  • NATURE - Season 43: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NATURE - Season 43

    S43 - 4m 30s

    Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS, starting October 2024.

Schedule

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    Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    Onsite extraction of fossils of an ichthyosaur, a fish lizard that ruled during the time of the dinosaurs, and a 3-D reconstruction of the creature; host David Attenborough.
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    Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

    Monday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    Onsite extraction of fossils of an ichthyosaur, a fish lizard that ruled during the time of the dinosaurs, and a 3-D reconstruction of the creature; host David Attenborough.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

    Monday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    Onsite extraction of fossils of an ichthyosaur, a fish lizard that ruled during the time of the dinosaurs, and a 3-D reconstruction of the creature; host David Attenborough.

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