Planet Earth
TV-PG
9.4
2006
Documentary
David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
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- Cast:
- David Attenborough
Episode 11 : Ocean Deep
December. 10,2006
An exploration of the deepest, darkest realms of the ocean, spanning countless species to a depth of 2,000 meters.
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Episode 9 : Shallow Seas
November. 26,2006
A look at the shallow seas of the earth, from coral reefs to kelp forests and beyond.
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Episode 8 : Jungles
November. 19,2006
Jungles cover roughly three percent of our planet yet contain fifty percent of the world's species. Experience the countless flora and fauna that inhabit these unique areas.
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Episode 7 : Great Plains
November. 12,2006
This episode deals with savanna, steppe, tundra, prairie, and looks at the importance and resilience of grasses in such treeless ecosystems. Their vast expanses contain the largest concentration of animal life. Over Africa's savanna, a swarm of 1.5 billion red-billed queleas are caught on camera, the largest flock of birds ever depicted.
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Episode 6 : Ice Worlds
November. 05,2006
Experience life in the most hostile corners of the planet by exploring the terrain, seasons, and animals of the Arctic and Antarctic.
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Episode 5 : Deserts
April. 02,2006
Despite the lack of rain, deserts are the most varied of our ecosystems. In fact, about thirty percent of the earth's land surface is covered in desert. Explore the unique conditions present in deserts as well as the survival mechanisms developed by the animals that inhabit them.
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Episode 4 : Caves
March. 26,2006
Although often overlooked, caves are remarkable habitats with bizarre wildlife. Explore the structures created inside the earth as well as the adaptations animals have made to thrive in these environments.
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Episode 2 : Mountains
March. 12,2006
An exploration of the world's major mountain ranges and the habitats they create.
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Episode 1 : From Pole to Pole
March. 05,2006
A global tour examining the behaviors of animals and revealing the effects of climate change on their environments.
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