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Nature

1982Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 8pm ET44 Seasons683 Episodes7.9TMDB
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Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

Created by: Thomas Lovejoy, George Page

Season 44 Episodes

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Episode 1: Walrus: Life on Thin Ice

Oct 22, 2025 · 54m

Follow a paleontologist on an Arctic adventure to uncover the hidden lives of walrus and the threats they face as climate change shrinks the sea ice.

Episode 3: The Pigeon Hustle

Nov 5, 2025 · 54m

Uncover the secret world of New York and London’s pigeon flocks, seeing how they adapt to the challenges of city life and thrive alongside people.

Episode 4: Jaguar Beach

Nov 12, 2025 · 54m

In a remote region on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, a lush landscape characterized by volcanoes meets tropical dry forest. Right there is a very special beach where two completely different species meet: Sea turtles meet jaguars. This has spectacular consequences for both sides and their environment. The two animals form an alliance that is as surprising as it is unintentional. The predator suddenly becomes a protector.

Episode 5: Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants

Jan 14, 2026 · 53m

Follow the lives of elephant bulls in Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli. Get a rare glimpse into the complexity of these giants, from their drive for dominance to the subtle social bonds that form between males.

Episode 6: Parenthood: Grasslands

Feb 4, 2026 · 52m

Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands. In Zambezi, wild dogs must focus the energy of their unruly teenagers for survival, and in India, an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting.

Episode 7: Parenthood: Freshwater

Feb 11, 2026 · 52m

Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes. A frog dad scales giant Amazonian trees with tadpoles on his back, while an elephant mom must choose between the safety of her baby and the quest for water and food.

Episode 8: Parenthood: Oceans

Feb 18, 2026

Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. In Australia, an orca mother teaches her young how to hunt blue whales, while in Indonesia, a Banggai cardinalfish protects his young inside his mouth.

Episode 9: Parenthood: Jungles

Feb 25, 2026

See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment. An orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living, and a crab becomes the ultimate chemist to create the perfect home for her crablets.

Episode 10: Parenthood: The Greatest Adventures

Mar 4, 2026

Parenthood is the ultimate journey, full of danger. Lionesses teach their cubs how to survive by showing them how to tackle giant buffalo. Burrowing owls provide an underground nest for their chicks and mimic a rattlesnake’s sound to protect them.

Season 44 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Nature Season 44 premiere?

Nature Season 44 premiered on October 22, 2025.

How many episodes are in Nature Season 44?

Nature Season 44 has 10 episodes.

What is the first episode of Nature Season 44?

The season opens with Season 44 Episode 1, "Walrus: Life on Thin Ice". It aired on October 22, 2025.

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