Nature

Nature

  • 1982
  • 44 Seasons
  • 683 Episodes
  •  7.866  (41)
  •   Returning Series

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

Nature
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Parenthood: Jungles
9. Parenthood: Jungles
February 25, 2026
See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment. An orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living, and a crab becomes the ultimate chemist to create the perfect home for her crablets.
Parenthood: Oceans
8. Parenthood: Oceans
February 18, 2026
Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. In Australia, an orca mother teaches her young how to hunt blue whales, while in Indonesia, a Banggai cardinalfish protects his young inside his mouth.
Parenthood: Freshwater
7. Parenthood: Freshwater
February 11, 2026
Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes. A frog dad scales giant Amazonian trees with tadpoles on his back, while an elephant mom must choose between the safety of her baby and the quest for water and food.
Parenthood: Grasslands
6. Parenthood: Grasslands
February 04, 2026
Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands. In Zambezi, wild dogs must focus the energy of their unruly teenagers for survival, and in India, an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting.
Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants
5. Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants
January 14, 2026
Follow the lives of elephant bulls in Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli. Get a rare glimpse into the complexity of these giants, from their drive for dominance to the subtle social bonds that form between males.
Jaguar Beach
4. Jaguar Beach
November 12, 2025
In a remote region on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, a lush landscape characterized by volcanoes meets tropical dry forest. Right there is a very special beach where two completely different species meet: Sea turtles meet jaguars. This has spectacular consequences for both sides and their environment. The two animals form an alliance that is as surprising as it is unintentional. The predator suddenly becomes a protector.
The Pigeon Hustle
3. The Pigeon Hustle
November 05, 2025
Uncover the secret world of New York and London’s pigeon flocks, seeing how they adapt to the challenges of city life and thrive alongside people.
Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion
2. Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion
October 29, 2025
Never-before-seen behaviors are shown in a decade-long mountain lion study throughout Montana’s mountains through the eyes of a female named Willow.
Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
1. Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
October 22, 2025
Follow a paleontologist on an Arctic adventure to uncover the hidden lives of walrus and the threats they face as climate change shrinks the sea ice.
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Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.
  • Premiere Date
    October 10, 1982
  • Rating
    7.866  (41)