The word nature is derived from the Latin term “natura” literally translated as birth. The all encompassing definition of nature is the natural, physical or material world or universe. Nature is the phenomenon that accompanies the physical world. On a larger scale it varies from subatomic to the cosmic. Nature may also refer to the general realm of various types of living plants and animals, and in some cases to the processes associated with inanimate objects such as the weather.
In other contexts, the variation of the word “nature”, such as “natural” is commonly used to describe the opposite of unnatural, supernatural or synthetic. Today the term is commonly associated with geology and wildlife.
In order for us to be able to study the natural occurrences and its elements, we have devised a categorization according to the properties of those elements. The primary categories are Earth, atmosphere, climate and weather, water, ecosystems, life, matter and energy. Every prime category has an internal division into specific areas, e.g. water is categorized into oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are concerned with the above mentioned occurrences and other various natural phenomena.
Witness the efforts of an environmental activist, who risked his wellbeing and confronted the law, to save one little part of our planet`s lungs. The documentary “Among Giants” follows the story of this brave man and his incredible mission.
See what happens when humans abandon their habitat and all that is left behind are manmade structures. The ecosystem of that place begins the slow process of recovery and the entire flora and fauna can flourish without human interference. The city of Chernobyl has, accidentally, become such a place.
Discover how the Earth, as we know it today, came to exist. From the lifeless rocky surface encircled with boiling lava to the living and breathing green paradise with the abundance of life. The dramatic story of how the Earth was made is still going on.
The expedition lead by Paul Rose goes into the depths of the world`s oceans. See what extraordinary discoveries they made and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of the ocean.
In this documentary, we talk about hidden caves in Canada. The country is famous for its beautiful scenery, but that is usually because of the lakes and mountains. Not a lot of people think of undergr...
Dogs, Latin name Canis familiaris, are a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis Lupus. In other words, dogs are domesticated wolves. Their behavior has changed over the years.Nowadays, some people ...
Do you know your cat? When she is not purring on your living room sofa - do you know where she roams? Do you know where she wanders off once she leaves the premises? No? Well, would you like to?This d...
Cheetahs are the fastest animals on Earth. They can reach a top speed of 68 to 75 mph, or 110 to 120 kmh. That is a lot. Some vehicles doesn’t reach that top speed.But how does the Cheetah fare agai...
Shifting wind patterns are making extreme weather events more likely. This is because the wind, which distributes areas of high and low pressure along the latitude lines of the Earth, is also being in...
Earth's soils are degrading into deserts at an unprecedented rate, with catastrophic consequences. The good news is that humans can turn them into fertile land.This documentary explores how we can shi...
In this documentary, dedicated scientists, equipped with cutting-edge technology follow the sperm whales as they dive to depths of 1,584 metres.Their efforts are not in vain as ama...
The term deep sea creature refers to animals that live below the photic zone of the ocean. These creatures must survive in extremely harsh conditions, such as hundreds of bars of p...
As we all know the deepest known hole on earth is Mariana’s Trench which is 2550 KM deep and 69 KM wide. The pressure at the bottom is 1086 Bars which equals to 15,750 psi. If we...
Titanoboa is an extinct genus of very large snakes that lived in what is now La Guajira in northeastern Colombia. They could grow up to 43 feet, perhaps even 45 long and reach a we...
The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. Its connection to the ocean is in the south, through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Ad...
K2, Chinese Qogir Feng, also called Mount Godwin Austen, called locally Dapsang or Chogori, the world's second highest peak at 28,251 feet (8,611 metres), second only to Mount Ever...
Chile is a ribbon of land trapped by natural borders. At its Northern edge, the driest desert in the world cuts off the country from the rest of South America.At its Northern edge,...
Lions are often considered the King of the Jungle. But that title is little misleading, since lions do not actually live in jungles. Their habitat are usually savannahs, rocky hill...
Sand Cats may not look the part, but they are built to handle the extremes of one of the harshest environments on Earth.The sand cat, also known as the sand dune cat, is a small wi...
This tropical botanical collection is already exploding with production, in only 7 years after planting this impressive food forest!Meet Paul Zink, of Finca Madre, in Alajuela, Cos...
This is the story of an icon, the Canadian Inuit Dog; from ancient roots in the Arctic as the working sled dog of the Inuit to its confrontation with modern technological society a...
This collection of short films takes the audience on an eye candy trip around the world. The flight around the globe begins with a visit to the ice bears in the Wapusk National Par...
The wild is the hunting ground of the most dangerous predators out there. Some animals are designed for speed and agility which comes in handy in the game of survival.However there...
The Lion is the King of the Jungle. He is on the top of the food chain. For some people, seeing lions hunt might look and seem brutal. But that is the cycle of life.Lions have to h...
Spiders are everywhere. And there are a lot of spiders. But did you know that not all spider bites are deadly?Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, chelicerae ...
Which snake has the deadliest venom? Who would win in the nature’s deadliest encounter where stings, spikes, and deadly venom are wielded with cold-blooded precision?Venom level ...
The Appalachians are one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America, containing an array of forest types, including oak-hickory forests, northern hardwoods, spruce-fir...
Venomous snakes are species of the suborder Serpentes that are capable of producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense, and to assist with digestion of their prey....
The vast ocean separates continents meanwhile it also boasts hundreds of small island. From sandy beaches to remote and untouched nature Scattered across all 7 seas and from the tr...
Known for eating other spiders, Portia is a genus of the jumping spider that is able to leap up to 50 times her own body length. The genus of jumping spider feeds on other spiders....
Can the spooky world of quantum physics explain bird navigation, photosynthesis and even our delicate sense of smell? Clues are mounting that the rules governing the subatomic real...
We consider dolphins one of the most intelligent animals. But they are not the only one.Many years ago, we thought intelligence to be uniquely human. We didn’t consider animals a...
Our planet is beautiful. The sea, the mountains, the jungles, the rivers, everything about planet is amazing.We have an amazing nature, and the beauty of nature is something we can...
The common raven, also known as the western raven is a large all-black passerine bird. He appears across the Northern Hemisphere. He is one of the most widely distributed of all co...
When we talk about intelligent animals, we often talk about dolphins, dogs, elephants, cats, apes, pigs, and monkeys.But crows should make that list as well. Crows do nearly ...
The octopus is one of the most amazing creatures in the world. How much do you know about the biology of octopus? Do you know that octopuses have 9 brains? Or that they die a...
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range. Located in Mendoza Province, Argentina, it is the highest mountain peak in South America, and...
If you are looking for a good nature documentary, look no more. Combining outstanding photography with perfect narration, this documentary will help you understand our enviro...
Monkeys are found naturally in the jungles and forests of the Southern Hemisphere. There are around 260 known species of monkeys worldwide. They range from chimpanzees to the...
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa. Famous for their black and white sand beaches, the Canary Islands are dominated by Mt. Teid...
There is a valley in Africa forgotten in time. It is so remote and isolated that even nature does not follow its usual pattern here.Flooded by summer rain, the fertile plains ...
There are more than 1500 potentially active volcanoes worldwide. And that number is aside from the continuous belts of volcanoes on the ocean floor.Volcanic eruptions can be ...
If you read comics, you believe in super heroes with abnormal powers. They have superhuman abilities and powers. And we rave about them.But nature has real heroes with super ...
The Giant Panda, also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. You can easily recognize it by the large, distinctive black patches around...
In this documentary we show off some of the best eagle attacks we’ve seen. Eagles hunt their prey thanks to the talons or claws on their toes. Their talons are curved an...
When you think of parrots, you might think of domestic birds. But that is not the case. We keep them in cages in our homes and feed them food bought from the pet store.But th...
The Darwin theory suggests that we evolved from animals, particularly apes. According to Charles Darwin theory of biological evolution, all species of organisms arise and dev...
The Orda Cave revolutionized cave diving in Russia. It is a dream for divers compared to other sumps in the Russian Federation, and even in the world. The cave system stre...
Do you want to uncover the mysteries of the ocean? Well, this documentary gives you one of the most unique views of the ocean.National Geographic’s installment of Into Water...
One of the first associations that comes to mind when you think of worms is disgusting. They may look gross, but worms are quite important to our life. Yes, you will be surpr...
The evidence for plant communication is only a few decades old. But in that short period, the evidence has leapfrogged from electrifying discovery to decisive proof.When we t...
At first glance, this temple looks like any other. But it is quite different. This is not temple for humans. It is a temple for rats. Located in India, this temple houses mor...
Greg Foot takes you on a scientific adventure diving down into the deep dark ocean. The documentary starts on the deck of the Baseline Explorer, and from there you go into th...
Mantis is a member of the Furious Five, a character from the Kung-Fu Panda series. And he is a killer in real-life as well.The praying mantis is a killer who kills with unbel...
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