In this series, we follow the trail of the Transfrontier Parks. We explore why these conservation areas are important and what they protect. Through the eyes of the local communities and the conservation bodies, we follow a trail along the major rivers, mountains and deserts to see what can be achieved if countries work together to conserve a shared heritage.
In this series, we follow the trail of the Transfrontier Parks. We explore why these conservation areas are important and what they protect. Through the eyes of the local communities and the conservation bodies, we follow a trail along the major rivers, mountains and deserts to see what can be achieved if countries work together to conserve a shared heritage.
In another cruel twist Cleo's young pup Ophelia got left behind on a foraging trip and was killed by one of the Kalahari's most dangerous creatures, a Goshawk. The remaining three pups: Zeus, Daisy and Flo have lost their dear sister and playmate and this is causing high levels of insecurity.
The rains have finally arrived in the Kalahari and the vast desert has never looked better. Cleo, the boss of this small group of wild meerkats has given birth to five new pups
Whether spots or stripes, markings can be used for anything from communication to cooling. What look like standout fashion statements to us can help animals vanish completely into a landscape. The design possibilities are endless, and vary to suit the terrain and geography. Whatever their remarkable uses, spots and stripes adorn some of the most iconic animals in the natural world. Camouflage or decoration, we can thank both spots and stripes for handing these creatures their unique and majestic beauty.
No place on Earth is more changeable than the seasonal forest, undergoing radical transformations year after year. These adaptations to the seasons are what makes our woodlands so varied and dynamic a cycle of interwoven behaviors and practices ticking away like a Swiss watch to rejuvenate the landscape ready for the new year. To fully understand the stories of the great woodlands spend a year among the trees, watching the energetic and vibrant changes that mark the seasons of the forest.
What is it like to be an elephant? This series reveals new research which attempts to answer that question.
Just like animals, the lives of plants are dominated by the need to become strong and pass on genes to the next generation – a race to grow and breed. They must race to beat their competition to the best light spots, and to make the most of perilously short seasons. And also like in the animal kingdom, different species have developed a near unending list of strategies to ensure their legacy is passed on. Our ideas about plants need a seed change – it's time to respect the power of plants.
As human populations grow, so does our footprint, and more of the natural world is gradually paved over, displacing animals from their natural homes.
As human populations grow, so does our footprint, and more of the natural world is gradually paved over, displacing animals from their natural homes.
Mangroves are one of the most important habitats on Earth, vital to many of the planet's most extraordinary, wonderful and endangered species. Everything from shorebirds and sharks to monkeys and manatees rely on mangroves. And although we tend to view them as a mess of tangled roots, mosquitoes and mud, they're also crucial for safeguarding the well-being of humans. Once we start explore this unique landscape there's no doubt that we will be just as enchanted as wildlife by the magic of mangroves.
No place on Earth is more changeable than the seasonal forest, undergoing radical transformations year after year. These adaptations to the seasons are what makes our woodlands so varied and dynamic a cycle of interwoven behaviors and practices ticking away like a Swiss watch to rejuvenate the landscape ready for the new year. To fully understand the stories of the great woodlands spend a year among the trees, watching the energetic and vibrant changes that mark the seasons of the forest.
What is it like to be an elephant? This series reveals new research which attempts to answer that question.
One of the biggest continents crammed with adventures and possibilities, South America should be up there on any wildlife watcher's bucket list. From record breaking rivers and longest mountain ranges to the steepest waterfalls and most massive rainforests, the variety of landscapes supports a seemingly endless diversity of wildlife. Here you can find the biggest rodents, otters and parrots, with unique mammals and marine life and spectacular predators. Make sure you don't miss South America!
Life can be tough at times, but it gets much easier when you have friends to watch your back. Animals from across the natural world band together for all sorts of reasons. Whether it's to protect the home and family, to find food, win a mate or even go to war, it's always handy to have someone you can trust in your corner. From the classic pack of wolves stalking prey in tandem to the bullish lionfish mobs terrorising all other fish on the reef – when animals form gangs things soon get wild!
As human populations grow, so does our footprint, and more of the natural world is gradually paved over, displacing animals from their natural homes.
Mangroves are one of the most important habitats on Earth, vital to many of the planet's most extraordinary, wonderful and endangered species. Everything from shorebirds and sharks to monkeys and manatees rely on mangroves. And although we tend to view them as a mess of tangled roots, mosquitoes and mud, they're also crucial for safeguarding the well-being of humans. Once we start explore this unique landscape there's no doubt that we will be just as enchanted as wildlife by the magic of mangroves.
Mangroves are one of the most important habitats on Earth, vital to many of the planet's most extraordinary, wonderful and endangered species. Everything from shorebirds and sharks to monkeys and manatees rely on mangroves. And although we tend to view them as a mess of tangled roots, mosquitoes and mud, they're also crucial for safeguarding the well-being of humans. Once we start explore this unique landscape there's no doubt that we will be just as enchanted as wildlife by the magic of mangroves.
No place on Earth is more changeable than the seasonal forest, undergoing radical transformations year after year. These adaptations to the seasons are what makes our woodlands so varied and dynamic a cycle of interwoven behaviors and practices ticking away like a Swiss watch to rejuvenate the landscape ready for the new year. To fully understand the stories of the great woodlands spend a year among the trees, watching the energetic and vibrant changes that mark the seasons of the forest.
What is it like to be an elephant? This series reveals new research which attempts to answer that question.