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Season 1

  • S01E01 Earth

    • October 10, 2007

    An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in Earth. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story, narrated by James Earl Jones, of three animal families on a journey across our planet – polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.

  • S01E02 The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

    • October 26, 2008

    Discover one of nature's last great mysteries in The Crimson Wing, a miraculous story of love, courage and survival from Disneynature, the studio that brought you EARTH. In a place like no other on the planet, the dramatic and desolate Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, you'll witness a spectacle unlike anything you've seen before: a million crimson-winged flamingos arrive to continue the circle of life. Focusing on the adventures of a single chick set against a backdrop of never-before-filmed landscapes, The Crimson Wing is a visually stunning journey into the life and struggles of the mysterious and inspiring flamingo.

  • S01E03 Oceans

    • October 17, 2009

    Journey in to the depths of a wonderland filled with mystery, beauty and power. Oceans is a spectacular story, narrated by Pierce Bronsnan, about remarkable creatures under the sea. It's an unprecedented look at the lives of these elusive deepwater creatures through their own eyes. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take your breath away as you migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark and race with dolphins at play.

  • S01E04 Wings of Life

    • March 16, 2011

    From Disneynature, the studio that brought you "Earth", "Oceans", "African Cats" and "Chimpanzee", comes "Wings of Life" – a stunning adventure full of intrigue, drama and mesmerizing beauty. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life, as a third of the world’s food supply depends on these incredible – and increasingly threatened – creatures.

  • S01E05 African Cats

    • April 22, 2011

    An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, "African Cats" captures the real-life love, humor, and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, sprit, and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons.

  • S01E06 Chimpanzee

    • April 20, 2012

    Journey deep into the African rainforest and meet Oscar, an adorable young chimp with an entertaining approach to life, and a remarkable story of individual triumph and family bonds. The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps who love creating mayhem. Full of curiosity, a zest for discovery, joy and a love for mimicking others, Oscar -- and his family -- navigate navigate the complex territory of the forest. It's an inspiring and life-changing adventure, narrated by Tim Allen, that overflows with courage and charm that will capture your heart.

  • S01E07 Bears

    • April 18, 2014

    From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Earth and Chimpanzee, comes Bears — an epic story on a breathtaking scale. Showcasing a year in the life of a bear family — mother Sky teaches her two impressionable cubs, Amber and Scout, about life’s most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop, their journey begins as winter ends. Emerging from hibernation, the three face the bitter cold and an exciting but very risky outside world. Astonishing footage captures the fast-moving action and suspense of an endearing family learning to live life to its fullest in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses.

  • S01E08 Monkey Kingdom

    • April 17, 2015

    From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Chimpanzee and Bears, comes Monkey Kingdom, a spectacular tale set among ancient ruins in the storied jungles of South Asia. Maya, a clever and resourceful monkey, finds her world forever changed when she welcomes her son Kip into her colorful extended family. As Maya strives to keep Kip safe through unexpected and sometimes perilous adventures, amazing footage captures all the magic and surprises of their magnificent world. Maya and her family will make you laugh and warm your heart as she realizes her dreams for her son’s future.

  • S01E09 Growing Up Wild

    • December 8, 2016

    Travel to the wildest corners of the planet as five courageous animals tackle the very first challenges of their young lives. With a little guidance from sage family members, each must figure out how to find food and recognize danger.

  • S01E10 Born in China

    • April 21, 2017

    From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the adventures of three animal families in China: the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey and the elusive snow leopard.

  • S01E11 Ghost of the Mountains

    • June 30, 2017

    Disneynature's international team of filmmakers travel to the mountains of China to find and film the elusive snow leopard on the highest plateau on Earth, while enduring brutal weather and unsettled terrain.

  • S01E12 Expedition China

    • December 27, 2017

    Disneynature and the filmmakers of Born in China (2016) bring you on location to some of the world's most remote wildlands within the Chinese frontier.

  • S01E13 Dolphin Reef

    • April 20, 2018

    Disneynature's Dolphin Reef - AKA: Dolphins (2018) is narrated by Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winning actress Natalie Portman, tells the spectacular story of Echo, a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin who seems far more interested in exploring the coral reef, and its intriguing inhabitants, than learning to survive in it.

  • S01E14 Penguins

    • April 17, 2019

    Disneynature’s feature film “Penguins” is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he's targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after. From the filmmaking team behind “Bears”, “Chimpanzee,” and Disneynature’s “Penguins”.

  • S01E15 Elephant

    • April 3, 2020

    Narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Disneynature’s “Elephant” follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert, from the Okavango delta to the Zambezi river, just as countless generations of their ancestors have done before.

  • S01E16 Diving With Dolphins

    • April 3, 2020

    Chronicles the making of Dolphin Reef (2018) AKA: Dolphins (2018). From wave surfing with dolphins in South Africa to dancing with humpback whales in Hawaii, filmmakers go to great lengths - and depths - to shed new light on the ocean's mysteries.

  • S01E17 Penguins: Life on the Edge

    • April 3, 2020

    Follows the witty and tenacious team of filmmakers behind Disneynature's Penguins (2019), a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve.

  • S01E18 In the Footsteps of Elephant

    • April 3, 2020

    It follows filmmakers as they capture the epic journey of African elephants across the Kalahari desert for Disneynature's Elephant (2020).

  • S01E19 Polar Bear

    • April 22, 2022
    • Disney+

    DisneyNature gives viewers a look at the life of a polar bear as she grows from a cub to an adult and has a cub of her own in the new documentary “Polar Bear.” The documentary is presented from the perspective of the cub and is narrated by Catherine Keener. The filmmakers present it in a way where the polar bear is remembering the lessons her mother taught her as a cub as she prepares to teach those same lessons to her cub. Polar Bear was released on Earth Day 2022

  • S01E20 Bear Witness

    • April 22, 2022
    • Disney+

    “Bear Witness” journeys alongside the filmmakers behind Disneynature’s “Polar Bear” as they face profound challenges 300 miles from the North Pole. The team, who created a revolutionary arctic camp on-site, navigated virtually impassible snowdrifts and tenuous sea ice, garnering unprecedented footage revealing adaptive behaviours that surprised even this veteran team of filmmakers Bear Witness was released on Earth Day 2022

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Earth

    • January 1, 2007

    Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth, following the migration paths of four animal families.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

    • January 1, 2008

    The mysterious lives of flamingos are captured on film with a birds-eye view of the animals living in Africa.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Oceans

    • January 1, 2009

    An ecological drama/documentary, filmed throughout the globe. Part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic world.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 African Cats

    • January 1, 2011

    A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Wings of Life (Pollen)

    • January 1, 2011

    (Wings of Life is also known as Pollen in France and Hidden Beauty: A Love Story That Feeds the Earth in the United Kingdom) A beautiful love story in danger. Our future depends on an amazing love story between the flowers and fauna consisting of bees, butterflies, birds and bats, which allow these species to reproduce. Delicate and graceful, the flowers are not content to be the ultimate symbol of beauty. On the contrary, their vibrant colors and their exotic flavors are so many wonders that attract pollinators and drunk with desire. All these animals are involved in a complex dance of seduction on which one third of our crops, a dance without which we could survive ... Pollen presents the unsung heroes of the global food chain. Their fantastic worlds are full of stories, drama and beauty.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Chimpanzee

    • April 20, 2012

    Disney nature’s newest True Life Adventure introduces Oscar, a baby chimp whose playful curiosity and zest for discovery light up the African forest until a twist of fate leaves Oscar to fend for himself with a little help from an unexpected ally.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Bears

    • April 18, 2014

    In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature's new True Life Adventure "Bears" showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life's most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting-but risky-as the cubs' playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. As the season changes from spring to summer, the brown bears must work hard to find food-ultimately feasting at a plentiful salmon run-while staying safe from rival male bears and predators, including an ever-present wolf. "Bears" captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet's last great wildernesses-Alaska!