Nature & Ecology TV Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated May 07, 2024
River Monsters: Season 3
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFearless biologist Jeremy Wade investigates more frightening tales of native "river monsters" in the third season of this Animal Planet series, which sheds light on the murky worlds of flesh-eating eels, venomous stingrays and more.
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River Monsters: Season 4
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsObsessive angler Jeremy Wade returns to travel the globe's most remote regions searching for fresh water monsters. Follow Jeremy's adventures as he hunts a giant fish in Mongolia, a Russian predator and an invisible killer.
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Nature: Fortress of the Bears
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsPart of the massive Tongass National Forest, Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska supports the largest concentration of bears anywhere in the world. Sustained by a wealth of salmon streams, isolated and protected by their environment, some 1,700 Alaskan brown bears are part of a unique circle of life that has played out here for centuries.
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Into the Pride
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWildlife expert Dave Salmoni ventures into the wilds of Africa on what seems like an impossible mission: to teach a pride of dangerously aggressive lions to live in harmony with human beings.
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River Monsters
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsJeremy Wade hosts this series that takes viewers around the world to visit rivers and lakes where deadly creatures lurk. Wade uncovers the truth about these mysterious monsters, including Goliath tigerfish, snakeheads and man-eating catfish.
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River Monsters: Season 1
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFrom deadly piranhas to vicious alligator gars, Jeremy Wade tracks down maneating beasts that lurk in murky rivers around the world. The investigations also cover killer catfish, freshwater sharks and other mysterious and lethal creatures.
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Into the Pride
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsOver the course of six months, large predator expert Dave Salmoni takes on the task of rehabilitating a pride of 16 lions living on a game reserve in Namibia to prevent the majestic animals from being destroyed for their aggressive behavior.
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NATURE: Ducks: An Original DUCKumentary
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsDucks are true originals and a fantastical group of complex characters, with more than 120 different species of them in all. This program explains where ducks store extra food, why they have no teeth and much more.
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Nature: Jungle Eagle
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWildlife expert Fergus Beeley journeys to the Venezuelan rainforest to document the mysterious lives of the elusive and deadly harpy eagles. But with enormous wingspans and lengthy talons, the keenly intelligent predators prove to be difficult prey.
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National Geographic: Predators at War
2005 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAt the Mala Mala Reserve in South Africa, life is a Darwinian struggle that rewards only those creatures strong and willful enough to survive the day-to-day challenges. But during the particularly difficult time span when this documentary was filmed, predators had to dig even deeper to be able to find food, shelter and safety in a region hit by hunger and distress of all types. It's an unflinching look at the food chain come to life.
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NATURE: Magic of the Snowy Owl
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsNATURE takes an intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird made popular by Harry Potter's faithful companion, Hedwig. "Snowies" stand out for their magical beauty, intelligence and charm. Filmmakers take us deep into the owl's tundra home on the North Slope of Alaska to observe the daily struggles involved in raising a family of helpless owlets until they're able to fly. Viewers discover that these strikingly beautiful Arctic owls have a range of skills far more impressive than those required of magical messengers.
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National Geographic: Tigers of the Snow
1997 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe Siberian tiger, the biggest cat on Earth, once roamed northern Asia's wide ranges. With the remaining 300 tigers now living in a tiny region on the Sea of Japan, Russian and American scientists have banded together to study and protect the endangered creature. Tigers of the Snow follows the scientists as they track the cats from helicopters, brave a mother's fury to tag her offspring and strive to breed the magnificent beasts in captivity.
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Dolphins: The Ultimate Guide
2000 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThrough dolphin lore, 3-D animation and spectacular cinematography, this comprehensive program explores dolphins' complex social relationships, their amazing acrobatic skills, and the many members of their far-flung family.
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Deadly Dozen: Season 1
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsMeet the planet's most dangerous inhabitants, including toxic spiders, venomous snakes and big cats. This National Geographic series goes face-to-face with the deadliest beasts in every part of the world. Season 1 looks at Bengal tigers and spitting cobras in Asia, lions and buffalos in Africa, the most lethal residents of the Amazon rain forest, and the hungry reptiles and fearsome sea creatures of Central America.
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Deadliest Volcanoes: Nova
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFollow along as scientists probe the world's most powerful volcanoes -- including the colossal supervolcano that slumbers beneath Yellowstone National Park -- searching for clues to their potential destructive power and when they might erupt again.
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National Geographic: Ultimate Cat
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn this documentary television series, National Geographic takes viewers on a fascinating journey from India's swamps to the vast grasslands of Africa so they can get up close to some of the fiercest lions, leopards and tigers on Earth. From stalking prey to managing to raise cubs and lead a pride, cats are front and center in this program, which also features footage of lions ambushing men outside a village police station.
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National Geographic: Climbing Redwood Giants
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsAncient and majestic, the Pacific coast's redwoods tower more than 300 feet above the forest floor. Join redwoods researcher Steve Sillett for a unique, vertical tour of these giants, climbing their trunks and exploring their massive crowns. Aerial laser surveys reveal hidden ecosystems and strange predators living in the forest canopy. Meanwhile, back on the ground, explorer Mike Fay charts the past and assesses the future of these primeval trees.
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Untamed & Uncut
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsOrdinary people come face-to-face with wild and dangerous animals in this suspenseful series, which showcases heart-stopping encounters between humans and orca whales, black bears, bulls and other creatures -- all caught live on tape. Other segments document dramatic animal rescues. In addition to memorable clips segments and follow-up interviews with victims, the show also features advanced computer graphics to visually enhance each event.
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National Geographic: Gabon: The Last Eden
2007 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsNarrated by Glenn Close, this visually stunning documentary from National Geographic Films explores the lush resources and compelling history of Gabon, a country in west central Africa. The film follows the odyssey of a tenacious local leader who rejected the oil and logging industries as sources of economic growth, instead joining with scientists to create an amazingly vast series of national parks where wildlife -- and ecotourism -- flourish.
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National Geographic: Extreme Alaska: Denali National Park
2007 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsSpanning an awe-inspiring 6 million acres of wilderness, located just 200 miles from the Arctic Circle, Alaska's Denali National Park is home to Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Journey from the subarctic vistas of the frozen tundra to the seemingly endless taiga forest, and get up close and personal with the wolves, grizzlies, moose and other creatures that call this natural wonder home.
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Untamed & Uncut: Vol. 2
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis show brings you the most incredible animal encounters caught on tape, from heart-stopping attacks to heartwarming encounters, taking viewers around the world to meet people whose lives are forever changed by a single moment with an animal. In this compilation of shocking scenes from the Animal Planet program, beware of attacks from sharks, lions, killer bees and leopards in addition to suspenseful moments with a dog, a bull and even a frog.
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I, Predator: Season 1
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIt's taken millions of years for predatory animals to develop the skills required to take down their prey. Through dramatic and unprecedented analysis of attack sequences, this series takes viewers inside predators' bodies while they're on the hunt.
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The Great White Odyssey
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsProminent shark experts Michael Scholl and Ramon Bonfil tag along with a 12-foot great white shark as she journeys thousands of miles across the ocean in this thrilling documentary from National Geographic.
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Nature: River of No Return
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis film is a journey into one of America's best-kept secrets: the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, with a pair of newlyweds as guides. Not long into their adventure, an extraordinary turn of events will change their lives forever.
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I, Predator
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIt's taken millions of years for predatory animals to develop the skills required to take down their prey. Through dramatic and unprecedented analysis of attack sequences, this series takes viewers inside predators' bodies while they're on the hunt.
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