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Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Steve Backshall embarks on a global journey from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. Steve heads to Texas, investigating another deadly force of nature - tornadoes. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Steve Backshall's journey from pole to pole continues as the expedition reaches Hawaii. He meets a shark with a fearsome reputation and swims alongside humpback whales. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Steve Backshall's journey from pole to pole continues, as the expedition reaches the Bahamas. Using the latest technology, Steve reveals the science of a shark bite. Show more

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 9: Dolphins

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 12 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He reveals how dolphins can be ruthless, how pods communicate food locations, and orcas' hunting strategies. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Director:
Giles Badger
Producer:
Giles Badger
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 8 months

A unique celebration of one of Earth's most iconic birds, featuring all 18 species in footage from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Liz Bonnin
Series Producer:
Lara Bickerton
Executive Producer:
Doug Mackay-Hope

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 5: Foxes

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How are foxes bucking the trend of carnivores struggling to compete in a world with a rocketing human population? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul

The Wonder of Animals

Episode 1: Penguins

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for 7 months

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Executive Producer:
Jonny Keeling
Series Producer:
Aaron Paul
Director:
Aaron Paul

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Steve Backshall embarks on a global journey from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. Steve tracks grey wolves in Yellowstone National Park and braves North Carolina's icy rivers. Show more