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Join David Attenborough on an extraordinary voyage into the hidden world beneath the waves. With unmatched storytelling and unparalleled access to remote ocean realms, he unveils a new era of marine discovery. Through breathtaking visuals and compelling narratives, the documentary exposes both the fragile beauty of ocean life and the grave challenges it faces. Yet, amid the threats, a powerful message of hope emerges — revealing nature's remarkable resilience and the inspiring efforts that could restore the oceans for future generations.

Sir David Attenborough presents Asia, an epic seven-part series that takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through the vast and diverse landscapes of the largest continent on Earth. From snow-capped mountain ranges and ancient forests to searing deserts and rich coastlines, this groundbreaking series reveals the astonishing wildlife and hidden natural wonders that define Asia’s breathtaking beauty and complexity.
The adventure begins in spectacular fashion beneath the surface of Asia’s oceans. In this visually stunning first episode, we dive into a world few have seen—an underwater realm filled with vibrant coral gardens, mysterious sunken ruins, and pristine marine habitats untouched by time. Alongside renowned marine scientists and local experts, we encounter majestic whale sharks, soaring manta rays, ancient sea turtles, glowing jellyfish, and otherworldly nudibranchs. But as we uncover the secrets of these magical ecosystems, we also face the urgent environmental challenges that threaten their survival. Awe-inspiring and thought-provoking, this opening episode sets the tone for a series that is as visually dazzling as it is vital to understanding the future of our natural world.

Explore the extraordinary hidden world of insects, where a leaf weighs more than a car, rain drops feel like exploding hand grenades and a blade of grass soars like a skyscraper. Shot on location in the Borneo rainforest, Bugs! brings the beautiful and dangerous universe of its tiny stars up close and personal with cutting-edge technology that magnifies them up to 250,000 times their normal size. Don't miss this unforgettable, stunning film that reveals the dramatic, savage and awe-inspiring lives of these fascinating creatures. Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure is an extraordinay Imax 3-D film featuring macro photography of exceedingly high quality. Narrated by Judi Dench

For decades, scientists have sought to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA, a fragile genetic blueprint that rarely survives millions of years. Danish biologist Eske Willerslev had a groundbreaking idea: instead of searching for DNA in fossils or ancient tissues, he looked to frozen sediment. Initially dismissed as impossible, his work led to the recovery of genetic traces from over two million years ago, revealing lush ecosystems that existed before the Ice Age. These discoveries offer unprecedented insights into long-extinct species that thrived in warm, verdant Arctic landscapes.
Willerslev’s perseverance revolutionized DNA research, enabling scientists to reconstruct vanished ecosystems and uncover the genetic secrets of ancient worlds. By examining the DNA of past climates, researchers are paving the way to better understand Earth's deep history and adapt to current environmental challenges. This landmark breakthrough demonstrates that ancient DNA acts as a "time machine," allowing humanity to explore its distant past and draw lessons for the future.

Sir David Attenborough reveals how Mammals have conquered the Earth, uncovering the secrets to their success with their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivalled intelligence, and unique sociability.
66 million years ago, when the reign of the dinosaurs came to an end, mammals were set free to exploit every corner of the planet. Mammals reveals the strategies, behaviours and traits that lie behind the astonishing success of this remarkable group of animals. Above all, the series celebrates the amazing intelligence that enables mammals to learn, remember, problem-solve, parent, and co-operate.
Experience the complete six-episode series in a single video, showcasing how mammals have adapted to thrive in every major environment on Earth. They inhabit every ocean and continent, from frozen wildernesses and dense jungles to baking deserts, the dark depths of the ocean, and even the skies above our forests.

Acclaimed biologist Dr. Merlin Sheldrake seeks a rare blue mushroom in Tasmania's ancient Tarkine rainforest, revealing fungi's extraordinary abilities. Fungi may provide solutions to humanity's problems, with millions more species yet to be discovered.
All life on Earth is connected by a great mystery we are only just beginning to unravel. Hidden between the world of plants and animals, another world exists… Fungi’s web of life. We’ll begin in the mysterious world of the forest floor, where fungi are the central players in nature’s story of birth, death, and rebirth to discover that life as we know it simply would not exist without them. Dr. Sheldrake will show us some the grandest and strangest organisms ever discovered, showcased through jaw-dropping time-lapse cinematography, in a landscape largely unchanged from the time of the dinosaurs.
Fungi have important lessons to teach humanity about survival through cooperation. Indeed, these incredible lifeforms may hold the key to solving some of humanity’s most urgent problems. With millions more species to discover, our journey into the secret world of fungi has only just begun.