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.
Gorillas Revisited with David Attenborough
Description: David Attenborough recounts his personal experiences with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda.; 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.
The Life of Mammals
Description: David Attenborough looks at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.; Category: Natural History; 10 episodes available.
Attenborough's Natural Curiosities
Description: Documentary series in which the eminent naturalist explores unusual evolutionary quirks.; Category: Natural History; 27 episodes available.
Lost Land of the Jaguar
Description: A team of explorers search the depths of the last great unspoilt jungle on the planet.; Category: Natural History; 3 episodes available.
Lost Land of the Tiger
Description: Documentary following a team searching for tigers in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.; 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.
In Search Of The Snow Gods
Description: A team of scientists scale the heights on one of Africa's few snow-topped mountain ranges.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Wild Colombia with Nigel Marven
Description: Nigel journeys through Colombia visiting major wildlife habitats from Andes to Amazon.; Category: Natural History; 4 episodes available.
The Hidden River
Description: A team explores the lost and mysterious world of the the Essequibo River.; Category: Natural History; 3 episodes available.
Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard
Description: Sir David Attenborough and biologist Prof. Ben Garrod excavate a prehistoric crime scene.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
