How Sir David Attenborough Got His Start
Season 43
Episode 5
About the Episode
Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy in Leicester transform into a passion for the natural world in his field of study at Cambridge. From his early days as a presenter on BBC’s Zoo Quest, Attenborough rose through the ranks to become the foremost natural history presenter in the world.
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Extras
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Filming Lions in the Namib Desert
Award-winning wildlife filmmakers tell the behind-the-scenes story of “Lions of the Skeleton Coast."10:38 -
Attenborough’s Last Encounter with Lonesome George
Experience the unforgettable moment when Sir David encounters Lonesome George, the last of his kind.2:25 -
How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment
Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans.2:35 -
Capturing San Diego: America's Wildest City
Go behind the scenes with filmmakers as they capture San Diego's incredible biodiversity.12:08 -
Desert Lion Cubs Hunt at Night
After discovering an oasis, the orphan lions develop an unusual hunting strategy.3:27 -
Preview of Attenborough’s Life Journey
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life and career in natural history.0:30 -
Extraordinary Lion Behavior Caught on Camera
Orphan cubs find their way to the beach, where they discover a new kind of prey: seals.3:16 -
Young Lioness Learns to Hunt Giraffes
As a young lioness reconnects with her aunt, she is taught how to hunt giraffes.1:28 -
Filming Transylvania's Elusive Wildlife
Irish director John Murray sets out to reveal the natural wonders of Transylvania.8:25 -
