Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies, and considers the tough choices faced by mothers as they raise their young.
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2018-2019: 6. The Super Squirrels
The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes and s ...
16-08-2025
BBC 4
Short Versions: 24. Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.
14-08-2025
BBC 4
Short Versions: 22. Penguin Post Office
Nature documentary looking at a post office in Antarctica that is surrounded by 3,000 gentoo penguins.
08-08-2025
BBC 4
Short Versions: Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.\n\n
07-08-2025
BBC 4
2009-2010 - Bearwalker Of The Northwoods: Natural World
Wildlife documentary. In the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers gains the trust of wild black bears and studies their lives.
26-07-2025
BBC 4
2017-2018: 8. Attenborough And The Empire Of The Ants
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants ...
25-07-2025
BBC 4
2018-2019: 5. Pangolins - The World's Most Wanted Animal
The endearing pangolin is a little-known scaly mammal. Found in Africa and Asia, these shy creatures have an unfortunate tagline - they are the most poached and illegally traffi ...
24-07-2025
BBC 4
Short Versions: 13. Planet Earth: A Tale Of Three Bears
Julia Bradbury presents the live wildlife programme following the progress of three black bear cubs as they follow their mother through the spectacular Northwoods of Minnesota.
27-05-2022
BBC 4
Kangaroo Dundee: 2. Part Two
Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He is mum to three joeys that live in his tin shack with him. His hope is to raise ...
29-05-2025
BBC 4
2013-2014 - Vultures: Beauty In The Beast
Vultures are the birds that many people love to hate, but cameraman and naturalist Charlie Hamilton James reveals an intelligent and caring side to these characterful birds.
17-03-2019
BBC 4
2013-2014: 2. Giant Squid: Filming The Impossible - Natural World Special
29-10-2017
BBC 4
2014-2015 - Africa's Giant Killers
Wildlife documentary. Africa's largest herd of elephants and a fearless pride of young lions come face to face in an epic fight for survival.
06-04-2019
BBC 4
Short Versions: Penguin Post Office
Nature documentary looking at a post office in Antarctica that is surrounded by 3,000 gentoo penguins.
28-03-2024
BBC 4
2018-2019: 6. The Super Squirrels
The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes and s ...
16-08-2025
BBC 4
2010-2011: 6. The Dolphins Of Shark Bay
A dolphin is about to be born in the treacherous waters of Shark Bay in Western Australia. Its mother must use all her skills to keep her newborn safe.
26-01-2020
BBC 4
2012-2013: 10. Flight Of The Rhino
In South Africa there is a daring plan to save the rhino by moving a whole population to a secret location. But the only way out is by dangling them underneath a helicopter! Can ...
27-06-2025
BBC 4