David Attenborough reveals how animals survive without water in the extreme temperatures of deserts, which make up a third of the Earth's land surface.
All episodes for series 1 of Planet Earth
S1 E1 · From Pole to Pole
Following the sun's seasonal journey and how it affects the lives of all creatures.
S1 E2 · Mountains
A look at mountains, from their origins at earth's lowest places to the summit of Everest.
S1 E3 · Freshwater
Following the descent of the planet's mightiest rivers from their sources to the sea.
S1 E5 · Deserts
A look at earth's most spectacular deserts, revealing the secrets behind desert survival.
Attenborough's Natural Curiosities
Description: Documentary series in which the eminent naturalist explores unusual evolutionary quirks.; Category: Natural History; 27 episodes available.
Frozen Planet
Description: The ultimate portrait of the Polar regions - the last great wildernesses on the planet.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Birds of Paradise
Description: A team of New Guinean naturalists film birds of paradise in the heart of the rainforest.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Life
Description: David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary things animals and plants do to survive.; Category: Natural History; 10 episodes available.
Operation Arctic with Simon Reeve
Description: Kate Humble, Simon Reeve and Gordon Buchanan travel to the Arctic to study polar bears.; Category: Natural History; 4 episodes available.
China's Secret Monkey Kingdom
Description: China's Chongzuo nature reserve is the last refuge for the endangered white-headed langur.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Attenborough and The Sea Dragon
Description: The 200 million-year-old remains of an ichthyosaur found on the Jurassic Coast.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Natural World: Attenborough's Wonder Of Eggs
Description: David Attenborough reveals the secrets of birds' eggs from creation to hatching.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
India's New Worlds
Description: Nature series looking at the conservation of some of India's iconic wildlife.; Category: Natural History; 2 episodes available.
Life in the Great Wetlands
Description: Documentary series exploring remarkable biodiversity found in wetland regions.; Category: Natural History; 5 episodes available.
Expedition with Steve Backshall: Unpacked
Description: Behind-the-scenes footage from Steve Backshall's ten world-first expeditions.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 4 episodes available.
