Wildlife, Nature & Animal Documentaries
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1. Meerkat Manor (2005–2008)
26 min | Documentary
This is a documentary drama series which follows a meerkat family in the Kalahari Desert, South Africa, called the Whiskers.
Stars: Bill Nighy, Flower the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat
Votes: 1,304
2. Planet Ant: Life Inside the Colony (2013 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
They're humble ants - as amazing as they are small. Go inside a specially constructed glass nest to see one million of them and the feverish inner workings of their mysterious society.
Director: Nick Manley | Stars: David Grimaldi, Adam Hart, George McGavin, Charlotte Sleigh
Votes: 21
3. Seven Worlds One Planet (2019)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary
Millions of years ago incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust creating our seven continents - each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain and its own unique animal... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Goetz Bielefeldt, Bertie Gregory
Votes: 6,059
4. John Bishop's Gorilla Adventure (2015 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Comedian John Bishop visits the Rwandan forest to learn about the endangered mountain gorilla from the vets who dedicate themselves to protecting them.
Director: Ben Duncan | Star: John Bishop
Votes: 17
5. Animal (2021– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never before seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bryan Cranston, Rashida Jones, Rebel Wilson
Votes: 1,572
6. Jane (II) (2017)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and work of the renowned primatology scientist, Jane Goodall, especially on her research about chimpanzees.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Jane Goodall, Hugo Van Lawick, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick
Votes: 5,668 | Gross: $1.72M
7. Insectia (1999– )
26 min | Documentary
L'entomologiste Georges Brossard part à la découverte des insectes aux quatre coins du monde.
Star: Georges Brossard
Votes: 64
9. Life in the Undergrowth (2005)
50 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 3,848
10. Richmond Park: National Nature Reserve (2017 TV Movie)
20 min | Documentary
The Friends' award winning Richmond Park film featuring Sir David Attenborough calls for visitors to help protect the park's wildlife, from it's iconic deer herds to it's population of insects.
Director: George Chan | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 5
11. Animal Games (2004 TV Movie)
E | 60 min | Documentary, Animation
As the human world gathers to stage the Olympic Games, this programme looks at what would happen if animals were to do the same. Competitors from the mammal, bird, insect, herptile and fish... See full summary »
Stars: John Motson, Jonathan Pearce
Votes: 154
12. The Tigers of Scotland (2017)
55 min | Documentary
The Tigers of Scotland is a feature length documentary by Wild Films Ltd and narrated by Iain Glen. It focuses on the fragile existence of the Scottish Wildcats, their status and what ... See full summary »
Director: Leanne Gater | Star: Iain Glen
Votes: 331
13. Untamed Romania (2018)
92 min | Documentary
In Romania, ancient forests and expansive wetlands provide habitats to some of Europe's most iconic creatures. Focusing on the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube Delta, this documentary is... See full summary »
Director: Tom Barton-Humphreys | Stars: Victor Rebengiuc, Mark Strong
Votes: 1,931
14. Deadly 60 (2009– )
28 min | Documentary
Adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall has one mission; to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals. Travelling across six continents, Steve searches through trees, deserts, swamps and seas to find them all.
Stars: Steve Backshall, Donald Strydom, Matt Wright, Adam Britton
Votes: 489
15. Foxes: Their Secret World (2021)
60 min | Documentary
Steve Backshall's presents this documentary mini-series exploring the world of foxes - an animal that is often vilified and misunderstood.
Star: Steve Backshall
Votes: 14
16. The Yorkshire Vet (2015– )
Not Rated | Documentary
Documentary series following the work of the staff of Skeldale Veterinary Centre in Thirsk, North Yorkshire - once the practice of James Herriot.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Julian Norton, Peter Wright, Peter Davison
Votes: 280
17. Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs (2012–2023)
TV-PG | Reality-TV
Comedian Paul O'Grady follows the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting some of the dogs there and the people who look after them.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Shaun Opperman, William Roache, Kate Ford
Votes: 233
18. Croc Man (2011– )
60 min | Documentary
Shaun Foggett and his family (partner Lisa, their three children, and more than 20 deadly crocodiles) will capture the hearts and imaginations of viewers as they follow this one-off man in pursuit of his dream.
Star: Shaun Foggett
19. The Crocodile Hunter (1996–2004)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure
Steve and wife Terri educate and entertain on the subject of Australia's all too often dangerous wildlife.
Stars: Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin, Wes Mannion, Conan O'Brien
Votes: 3,167
20. Ocean's Deadliest (2007 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Documentary
Host Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter," in his last documentary, teams up with oceanographer Phillippe Cousteau to explore the deadliest sea creatures living in the waters between Australia's Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef.
Director: John Stainton | Stars: Steve Irwin, Philippe Cousteau Jr., Jamie Seymour, Craig Adams
Votes: 248
21. Inside the Perfect Predator (2010 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Four top predators are compared, each champion in a type of environment, with key adaptations. On the ground, the cheetah outruns prey (approached in masterly stealth) and enemies. In the ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Brownlow
Votes: 35
22. The Green Planet (2022)
59 min | Documentary
Dive into a world where a single life can last a thousand years, with David Attenborough. See things no eye has ever seen, and discover the dramatic, beautiful plant life of Earth.
Stars: David Attenborough, Cong Liu, Freek Vonk, Tim Shepherd
Votes: 2,543
23. The Private Life of Plants (1995)
49 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's study of the world of plants, which demonstrates, with the aid of time-lapse photography, the rich and varied ways in which they flourish.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 2,860
24. Galapagos 3D (2013)
Documentary
Filmed in one of the most extreme and hard-to-reach locations in the world, 'Galapagos' explores the unique environments and species of the Galapagos. It will take viewers on a voyage to ... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Anthony Geffen, Martin Williams, Robert Hollingworth
Votes: 1,195
25. Attenborough's Wonder of Song (2022 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
David Attenborough chooses seven of the most remarkable songs found in nature.
Directors: Mike Birkhead, Beth Jones | Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 219
26. Dynasties II (2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A sequel to the Attenborough's great nature show following the lives of different dynasties from the animal kingdom.
Stars: David Attenborough, Daan Smit, Mark MacEwen, John Shier
Votes: 645
27. Expedition with Steve Backshall (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Host Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Middle East.
Stars: Steve Backshall, Aldo Kane, Katy Fraser, Tamsin Gay
Votes: 234
28. Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan (2012– )
60 min | Documentary
Dominic Monaghan embarks on an exhilarating journey to remote corners of the globe in search of bizarre and dangerous animals. Along the way he'll meet eccentric locals, participate in rare traditions and talk to animal experts.
Stars: Dominic Monaghan, Jack Hoopia, Billy Boyd, Dan Bell
Votes: 643
29. Deadly Predators (2022– )
28 min | Documentary
Naturalist Steve Backshall comes face to face with some of the biggest, baddest and most bizarre predators on the planet through stunts, experiments and CGI.
Stars: Steve Backshall, Juan Ruiz, Lloyd Buck, Isaac Sanchez Lee
Votes: 8
30. Wild (I) (2018)
80 min | Documentary
The wild life in the Dutch natural park "De Veluwe" is pictured during a one year cycle, following the struggle of animals to survive.
Director: Luc Enting | Star: André van Duin
Votes: 159
31. Wild Babies (2022– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary
Follow the adventures of baby lions, elephants, penguins, pangolins and more as they learn to navigate the highs lows of life in the wild.
Star: Helena Bonham Carter
Votes: 948
32. John Bishop's Great Whale Rescue (2020)
60 min | Documentary
The comedian follows every step of the complex and moving journey of Little Grey and Little White, two Beluga whales released from captivity and into an ocean sanctuary.
Star: John Bishop
Votes: 24
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