The Perilous Life of Shorebird Chicks

Season 42 Episode 10

About the Episode

The first few weeks of life are especially perilous for shorebird chicks. Only about a quarter of Red Knot chicks live long enough to journey south.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 59s

How Sir David Attenborough Got His Start

Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy transform into a passion for the natural world.

2:51
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