S1 E5 ∙ Deserts ∙
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 E4 · Caves
Featuring, among others, the Cave of Swallows in Mexico and Deer Cave in Borneo.
S1 E5 · Deserts
A look at earth's most spectacular deserts, revealing the secrets behind desert survival.
S1 E6 · Ice Worlds
David Attenborough examines the frozen worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic.
S1 E7 · Great Plains
David Attenborough looks at the world's great plains.
S1 E8 · Seasonal Forests
David Attenborough reveals the greatest woodlands on earth.
S1 E9 · Jungles
David Attenborough's natural history series looks at tropical rainforests.
S1 E10 · Shallow Seas
David Attenborough narrates the epic journey of a humpback whale and calf.
S1 E11 · Ocean Deep
The final episode looks at the largest of all habitats - the ocean.
