Want to spend time in the great outdoors without leaving your couch? A user on an online forum asked for recommendations for her favorite nature documentaries. Nature lovers have the best answers.
1. Planet Earth: Blue Planet II (2017)
HD sequel to the BBC original. blue planet This series takes a deeper look at the ocean and the animals that live there. Hosted by David Attenborough, each episode focuses on a different habitat. From coastal environments to deep-sea creatures, each episode contains breathtaking images and exciting facts about the ocean.
2. Cold-Blooded Life (2008)
cold-blooded life is an exclusive documentary narrated by Attenborough, all about reptiles. Each episode focuses on different types of reptiles, from snakes to lizards to alligators.
3. Frozen Planet (2011)
Explore the coldest regions of the world, including the Arctic and Antarctic, with this fascinating series. The episodes chronicle each season and how the animals cope with the harsh cold and biting winds in harsh environments.
4. Galapagos (2006)
This three-part series explores the unique and lush Galapagos Islands, the very places Charles Darwin visited to form his evolutionary hypothesis. The show showcases the island’s gorgeous and unique wildlife, including Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas and Galapagos finches.
5. Penguin March (2005)
marching penguins It follows Antarctic emperor penguins as they begin their annual mating ritual at the end of summer. Viewers watch as penguins survive fierce winds, face deadly predators, breed and protect their eggs.
6. The Secret Life of Big Cats (2020)
If you are as amazed as I am by the majestic nature of big cats, The secret life of big cats A must-see documentary. Each episode follows different species of big cats and teaches viewers about their way of life. Episodes feature species such as lions, cheetahs, tigers, and snow leopards.
7. Planet Earth: South Pacific (2009)
Travel the islands of the South Pacific with this fascinating nature documentary series. Learn more about the area’s rich wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles, burrowing bats, and albatrosses. Each habitat is thoroughly explored in this series, so there’s sure to be something new to discover.
8. National Parks of America (2015)
If you can’t afford to visit each of America’s amazing national parks, watching this documentary is the next best thing. Each episode embarks on an adventure to different national parks in the United States, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Everglades.
9. Chimpanzee (2012)
This Disney nature movie explores the life of chimpanzees in the wild. We follow Oscar, a young chimpanzee whose family must battle a rival band of chimpanzees. As the conflict unfolds, viewers learn more details and fun facts about chimpanzee life.
10. My Octopus Teacher (2020)
my taco teacher Viewers can discover the secrets of cephalopods. The film, which depicts the special relationship between a man and his wild octopus friend, shows us that octopuses are smarter than we can imagine.
Are there any other great nature documentaries that deserve to be on this list?
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