David Attenborough presents three fascinating series looking at extraordinary creatures that have kept him baffled for years.
From the peculiar patterns on a zebra to the evolutionary quirk of the egg-laying platypus, each episode of series one explores the stories behind two natural curiosities that are linked in some way. David reveals why the narwhal has inspired art and the mythical unicorn, why one animal has a particularly long neck and why another animal has really wrinkly skin.
Combining David’s brilliant storytelling skills and his passion for nature, this documentary reveals the secrets behind some of nature’s most curious animals.
Sir David Attenborough's career as a broadcaster and naturalist has endured for an impressive 60 years. His accessible storytelling has inspired generations to learn more about the natural world and brought to life all creatures great and small on our television screens.
He joined the BBC as a trainee producer in 1952. While working on the Zoo Quest series (1954-64), he gained his first opportunity to undertake expeditions to remote parts of the globe to capture intimate footage of rare wildlife in its natural habitat.
He moved into management as Controller of BBC2 in 1965, during which time he introduced colour television to Britain, and then served as Director of Programmes for the organisation from 1969 to 1972. In 1973, he abandoned administration altogether to return his great passion – making natural history documentaries.
His stable of landmark BBC series include Life on Earth (1979), The Living Planet (1984), The Trials of Life (1990), The Private Life of Plants (1995), Life of Birds (1998), Life of Mammals (2002), Life in the Undergrowth (2005), Life in Cold Blood (2008) and First Life (2010).
He has received honorary degrees from many universities across the world, and is patron or supporter of many charitable organisations, including acting as patron of the World Land Trust, which buys rainforest and other lands to preserve them and the animals that live there.
He is the only person to have won BAFTAs for programmes in black and white, colour, HD, and 3D formats.
South African audiences have access to five BBC TV channels: BBC Brit, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Earth, CBeebies and BBC World News.