Phil Coles

From the arctic tundra to the great planes, the kingdom of the wolf extends across the entire northern hemisphere. They are icons of the wilderness, spectacular creatures that live and die by the sword.

Some people love squirrels others see them as pests and glorified rats but we can all agree that the characterful rodents are speedy quirky exceptional climbers and go crazy for nuts.

It’s a pretty tough decision to pick nature's cutest animal - a koala, a penguin, a big-eyed, wobbly-kneed fawn, a fluffy white seal, playing polar bear cubs. It’s a long line-up but expects a lot of oooh’s and awwws while you try to decide!

Gorillas live in complex social groups led by a dominant male silverback; he is intelligent and powerful, fiercely leading his troop through the dangers of the jungle; gorillas are like humans in so many ways, but their existence is under threat.

The culture of Japan is incredible, from bloom festivals to ultra-modern cities. But there are also more than 130 mammals and 600 bird species dwelling in Japan’s 6,852 islands. This island chain is long enough to span climate zones, providing a huge range of habitat.

Amphibians are living fossils in a modern world. The various species of frogs, toads, and salamanders are more diverse than you could ever imagine. Whether dodging danger, raising their young, or wearing a disguise, amphibians never cease to amaze. So, hop along to your local pond, dive in, and explore the fascinating world of the frogs and their cousins.

Amphibians are living fossils in a modern world. The various species of frogs, toads, and salamanders are more diverse than you could ever imagine. Whether dodging danger, raising their young, or wearing a disguise, amphibians never cease to amaze. So, hop along to your local pond, dive in, and explore the fascinating world of the frogs and their cousins.

The ultimate icons of the polar wilderness able to withstand the harshest environments and remain a top predator; the lives of polar bears are nothing short of remarkable!

These Birds Were Made For Walking Few things are more wondrous than the gift of flight, but some birds have chosen to give it up – the question is, why? Whether it is to save energy, tap into new food resources, or invest in other skills, they all have their reasons.

Animals shock us with the most bizarre appearances - some even look like they've been dressing up. But the weird and wonderful shapes and colours of nature are vital to the animals' lives. Sometimes they're disguised to help blend in, other times they are designed to stand out and show off. But whether it's a monkey in make-up or a salamander's toxic stripes.

Little cats are predators with incredible hunting skills and looks, including big-eared, long-legged, jumping servals, fish-catching jungle cats, snow-shoed lynxes, and tiny kittens curled up on the sofa.

El mundo está lleno de gigantes que nos llenan de admiración y asombro. Los humanos parecen atraídos por estas criaturas. Ellos fascinan e inspiran. Pero los más grandes se fueron extinguiendo por el ser humano. Debemos permitir que el mundo sea grande y hermoso.

El mundo está lleno de gigantes que nos llenan de admiración y asombro. Los humanos parecen atraídos por estas criaturas. Ellos fascinan e inspiran. Pero los más grandes se fueron extinguiendo por el ser humano. Debemos permitir que el mundo sea grande y hermoso.

Un documental del National Geographic sobre la extinción de los dinosaurios

Coral reefs are believed by many to have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet. A lot of the life found here can seem very alien at first, they occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean floor but yet are home to more than 25 percent of all marine life. Warm water reefs typically come to mind when thinking of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, these reefs are very well known but they don’t just occur in warm waters. In this one hour special, we are brought into this alien environment and discover for ourselves a strange, hidden world that is simply abundant with life, ranging from the weird to the wonderful.

When cataclysmic forces of nature wiped out the dinosaurs, only the monstrous and alien-like horseshoe crab survived. This one hour special follows the incredible journey of the horseshoe crab from the oceanic abyss to the beach, from its egg to adulthood and from its unchanged existence half-a-billion years ago to today.

When cataclysmic forces of nature wiped out the dinosaurs, only the monstrous and alien-like horseshoe crab survived. This one hour special follows the incredible journey of the horseshoe crab from the oceanic abyss to the beach, from its egg to adulthood and from its unchanged existence half-a-billion years ago to today.

This entertaining and educational 50-minute program follows well-known biologist Mac van Roosmalen as he pursues his life-long fascination with monkeys, traveling to exotic locations like the remote forests of Brazil--where he discovers remarkable and previously undiscovered species of all kinds. Having already found and named 20 previously unknown kinds of monkey, Roosmalen sets out another intrepid journey, this time on a quest to find large undiscovered mammals, and protect their endangered habitat.

Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska is home to the largest bear on earth, the Kodiak Bear. At least 2,500 bears live on the island and the animal is regarded as the world’s biggest land predator, reaching an impressive four meters in height when standing on its hind legs. Film maker Stefan Quinth spent three years filming the Kodiak Bear and the wildlife of Kodiak Island. His film is a dramatic story about bear and salmon, beavers and eagles. But it is also a film about the thrill of meeting the giant bear eye to eye in its natural habitat.

Denali comprises six million acres of pristine Alaskan wilderness, one of the largest protected natural habitats on Earth. It is home to some of the continent's most dramatic and powerful animals: grizzly bears, wolves, moose. This great National Park is a remnant of times long past when Nature ruled. Now, a human-animal partnership has evolved to safeguard the park and its mammoth inhabitants.