Alastair Fothergill

An exploration of the deepest, darkest realms of the ocean, spanning countless species to a depth of 2,000 meters

A look at the plants and animals that call Earth’s deciduous forests home.

A look at the shallow seas of the earth, from coral reefs to kelp forests and beyond.

Jungles cover roughly three percent of our planet yet contain fifty percent of the world’s species. Experience the countless flora and fauna that inhabit these unique areas.

This episode deals with savanna, steppe, tundra, prairie, and looks at the importance and resilience of grasses in such treeless ecosystems. Their vast expanses contain the largest concentration of animal…

Experience life in the most hostile corners of the planet by exploring the terrain, seasons, and animals of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Despite the lack of rain, deserts are the most varied of our ecosystems. In fact, about thirty percent of the earth’s land surface is covered in desert. Explore the unique…

Although often overlooked, caves are remarkable habitats with bizarre wildlife. Explore the structures created inside the earth as well as the adaptations animals have made to thrive in these environments.

Fresh water makes up only three percent of the world’s available water, yet it is necessary for all land animals to survive. An exploration of rivers, and lakes and of…

An exploration of the world’s major mountain ranges and the habitats they create.

A global tour examining the behaviors of animals and revealing the effects of climate change on their environments.