On the BBC

On the BBC

Watch agonising BBC footage of an adorable baby ibex running for its life up perilous cliffs, with hungry foxes in pursuit

Ibex go to extraordinary lengths to escape red foxes
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The biggest fight on Earth: Brutal BBC footage shows 30 male humpback whales hunting down one female – some may even die in the process

The humpback whale's 'heat run' caught on film
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Faking it: Watch what happens when BBC cameras capture a peacock faking a mating call to try and entrap females

BBC cameras catch peacocks competing for attention from peahens – some turning to desperate measures
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Thrilling BBC footage shows dolphins playing lethal game of catch with a deadly pufferfish - and getting high in the process

In remarkable footage captured by BBC Earth’s animatronic Spy Creatures, a pod of young male dolphins are seen playing a high-stakes game of catch — using a highly toxic pufferfish as their toy
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Springwatch 2025: All you need to know about the 20th series – including its new location

As part of its 20th anniversary, there are a few changes to this year's Springwatch. Here's everything you need to know
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Watch amazing BBC footage showing an unexpectedly adorable friendship develop between baby chimps and puppies

This heartwarming footage captures the delightful friendship between chimps and puppies at a sanctuary in Liberia
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Pole-dancing bears? Watch hilarious BBC footage showing the extraordinary lengths brown bears will go to give themselves the perfect back scratch

There's nothing like a good back scratch...
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BBC Earth records rare footage of burrowing bee’s violent mating frenzy – watch nature’s brutal race to reproduce

After spending a year underground, the female Dawson’s burrowing bee emerges from her colony – only to be pounced on by hundreds of potential mates
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8 greatest fights in the animal kingdom – including polar bear vs walrus – via thrilling BBC Earth footage narrated by David Attenborough

In the wild, survival often hinges on strength, strategy and sheer willpower. In this captivating BBC Earth footage, David Attenborough takes us into the heart of nature's fiercest battles
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Watch amazing new BBC footage of macaques stealing babies to resolve arguments

This act might look aggressive, but it’s actually rather commonplace for male macaques to borrow females’ babies as a peace offering when they lose an argument
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David Attenborough narrates amazing BBC underwater footage of the fastest fish in the sea using their 'swords' to 'disarm' their prey

Giant predatory sailfish use their swords to 'disarm' their fish prey rather than to dismember them.
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World's biggest animal migration is an aerial spectacle worthy of a place on Africa's Big 6, says Mike Dilger

Every year, hundreds of thousands of bats flock to Zambia to feast on a bounty of fruit
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How to watch Our Changing Planet: Don't miss the global BBC nature series

In an unprecedented BBC series, six presenters will visit six locations across the globe across seven years to see how these vulnerable habitats change.
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David Attenborough narrates amazing BBC footage of hermit crabs lining up to swap homes - who said moving was stressful?

David Attenborough narrates this brilliant depiction of hermit crabs shopping for shells
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David Attenborough narrates amazing BBC footage of grizzly bears hunting during the annual salmon run – one of nature’s greatest spectacles

These are the best wildlife documentaries to stream on BBC iPlayer now

The BBC's Natural History Unit has produced captured some of the most dazzling footage of wildlife from around the globe. We've chosen some of the best wildlife documentaries currently available to stream and catch up on BBC iPlayer
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17 best David Attenborough documentaries to watch and stream: Unmissable wildlife television at your fingertips

Sir David Attenborough has had a career so prolific, presenting and narrating BBC natural history documentaries across decades, that he has undoubtedly reached legendary status. Here we take a look at some of David Attenborough's best documentaries to watch
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A new BBC wildlife photography series has just launched – here’s how to watch the first two spectacular episodes

Learn from some of the best up-and-coming wildlife photographers around the globe with two new BBC YouTube series.
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How to watch The Americas: Don't miss the epic Tom Hanks-narrated wildlife series

Don't miss new wildlife series The Americas, narrated by Hollywood favourite Tom Hanks.
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Who is Steve Backshall? Everything you need to know about the wildlife presenter

An introduction to Steve Backshall, the star of Deadly 60 and The Really Wild Show, and the work he's done in wildlife conservation throughout his career
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Who is Mike Dilger? And why was he once called ‘Britain’s Most Diseased Man’?

All you need to know about the television presenter Mike Dilger
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Who is Gordon Buchanan? Everything you need to know about the wildlife filmmaker

You may recognise Gordon Buchanan for his work on wildlife documentaries – find out what else he's worked on with our guide
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David Attenborough's Asia: which animals feature in the incredible BBC series?

We take a look at the animals showcased in Asia - the David Attenborough-led BBC TV series
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