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Natural World

Natural World

1983Returning Series39 Seasons543 Episodes7.3TMDB
BBC Two

Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.

Season 39 Episodes

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Episode 1: Florida: America's Animal Paradise

Apr 7, 2019

Florida is famous for its beaches, blue water and year round sun – but it also has a surprising wild side. It is home to pine forests, coral reefs and the famous Everglades wetland, the largest sub-tropical wilderness in the US. Here, manatees swim in crystal clear rivers, baby alligators practice their hunting skills and miniature deer roam free. Every year, this state faces the full forces of nature - from wildfires to flooding and powerful hurricanes. And today, a growing human population and a cast of animal invaders are threatening this wild paradise. With the help of pioneering scientists, will Florida’s wildlife continue to weather the storm?

Episode 2: Hippos: Africa's River Giants

Apr 14, 2019

With incredible underwater footage, David Attenborough reveals the true nature of the hippopotamus – an animal that cannot swim yet is utterly dependent on water.

Episode 3: The Octopus in My House

Aug 22, 2019

A professor develops an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home to learn about its intelligence.

Episode 5: Meet the Bears

Nov 4, 2019 · 59m

How bears across the world have overcome the challenges of life - from finding food and raising cubs to confronting rivals and habitat loss - all thanks to brains, brawn and amazing adaptability.

Episode 7: Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (1)

Mar 6, 2020

Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen. Amongst the wonders he encounters is the bee hummingbird, the world’s tiniest bird found nowhere else on the planet.

Episode 9: Super Powered Eagles

Mar 20, 2020

The science behind the extraordinary abilities of eagles, the most powerful birds in the sky, with dramatic stories and some remarkable experiments.

Season 39 FAQ

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

When did Natural World Season 39 premiere?

Natural World Season 39 premiered on April 7, 2019.

How many episodes are in Natural World Season 39?

Natural World Season 39 has 9 episodes.

What is the first episode of Natural World Season 39?

The season opens with Season 39 Episode 1, "Florida: America's Animal Paradise". It aired on April 7, 2019.

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