The word nature is derived from the Latin term “natura” literally translated as birth. The all encompassing definition of nature is the natural, physical or material world or universe. Nature is the phenomenon that accompanies the physical world. On a larger scale it varies from subatomic to the cosmic. Nature may also refer to the general realm of various types of living plants and animals, and in some cases to the processes associated with inanimate objects such as the weather.
In other contexts, the variation of the word “nature”, such as “natural” is commonly used to describe the opposite of unnatural, supernatural or synthetic. Today the term is commonly associated with geology and wildlife.
In order for us to be able to study the natural occurrences and its elements, we have devised a categorization according to the properties of those elements. The primary categories are Earth, atmosphere, climate and weather, water, ecosystems, life, matter and energy. Every prime category has an internal division into specific areas, e.g. water is categorized into oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are concerned with the above mentioned occurrences and other various natural phenomena.
Witness the efforts of an environmental activist, who risked his wellbeing and confronted the law, to save one little part of our planet`s lungs. The documentary “Among Giants” follows the story of this brave man and his incredible mission.
See what happens when humans abandon their habitat and all that is left behind are manmade structures. The ecosystem of that place begins the slow process of recovery and the entire flora and fauna can flourish without human interference. The city of Chernobyl has, accidentally, become such a place.
Discover how the Earth, as we know it today, came to exist. From the lifeless rocky surface encircled with boiling lava to the living and breathing green paradise with the abundance of life. The dramatic story of how the Earth was made is still going on.
The expedition lead by Paul Rose goes into the depths of the world`s oceans. See what extraordinary discoveries they made and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of the ocean.
Venomous snakes are species of the suborder Serpentes that are capable of producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense, and to assist with digestion of their prey. The venom is typica...
The vast ocean separates continents meanwhile it also boasts hundreds of small island. From sandy beaches to remote and untouched nature Scattered across all 7 seas and from the tropics to the Antarct...
Known for eating other spiders, Portia is a genus of the jumping spider that is able to leap up to 50 times her own body length. The genus of jumping spider feeds on other spiders. They are remarkable...
Can the spooky world of quantum physics explain bird navigation, photosynthesis and even our delicate sense of smell? Clues are mounting that the rules governing the subatomic realm may play an unexpe...
We consider dolphins one of the most intelligent animals. But they are not the only one.Many years ago, we thought intelligence to be uniquely human. We didn’t consider animals as intelligent creatu...
Our planet is beautiful. The sea, the mountains, the jungles, the rivers, everything about planet is amazing.We have an amazing nature, and the beauty of nature is something we can marvel on a daily b...
The common raven, also known as the western raven is a large all-black passerine bird. He appears across the Northern Hemisphere. He is one of the most widely distributed of all co...
When we talk about intelligent animals, we often talk about dolphins, dogs, elephants, cats, apes, pigs, and monkeys.But crows should make that list as well. Crows do nearly ...
The octopus is one of the most amazing creatures in the world. How much do you know about the biology of octopus? Do you know that octopuses have 9 brains? Or that they die a...
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range. Located in Mendoza Province, Argentina, it is the highest mountain peak in South America, and...
If you are looking for a good nature documentary, look no more. Combining outstanding photography with perfect narration, this documentary will help you understand our enviro...
Monkeys are found naturally in the jungles and forests of the Southern Hemisphere. There are around 260 known species of monkeys worldwide. They range from chimpanzees to the...
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa. Famous for their black and white sand beaches, the Canary Islands are dominated by Mt. Teid...
There is a valley in Africa forgotten in time. It is so remote and isolated that even nature does not follow its usual pattern here.Flooded by summer rain, the fertile plains ...
There are more than 1500 potentially active volcanoes worldwide. And that number is aside from the continuous belts of volcanoes on the ocean floor.Volcanic eruptions can be ...
If you read comics, you believe in super heroes with abnormal powers. They have superhuman abilities and powers. And we rave about them.But nature has real heroes with super ...
The Giant Panda, also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. You can easily recognize it by the large, distinctive black patches around...
In this documentary we show off some of the best eagle attacks we’ve seen. Eagles hunt their prey thanks to the talons or claws on their toes. Their talons are curved an...
When you think of parrots, you might think of domestic birds. But that is not the case. We keep them in cages in our homes and feed them food bought from the pet store.But th...
The Darwin theory suggests that we evolved from animals, particularly apes. According to Charles Darwin theory of biological evolution, all species of organisms arise and dev...
The Orda Cave revolutionized cave diving in Russia. It is a dream for divers compared to other sumps in the Russian Federation, and even in the world. The cave system stre...
Do you want to uncover the mysteries of the ocean? Well, this documentary gives you one of the most unique views of the ocean.National Geographic’s installment of Into Water...
One of the first associations that comes to mind when you think of worms is disgusting. They may look gross, but worms are quite important to our life. Yes, you will be surpr...
The evidence for plant communication is only a few decades old. But in that short period, the evidence has leapfrogged from electrifying discovery to decisive proof.When we t...
At first glance, this temple looks like any other. But it is quite different. This is not temple for humans. It is a temple for rats. Located in India, this temple houses mor...
Greg Foot takes you on a scientific adventure diving down into the deep dark ocean. The documentary starts on the deck of the Baseline Explorer, and from there you go into th...
Mantis is a member of the Furious Five, a character from the Kung-Fu Panda series. And he is a killer in real-life as well.The praying mantis is a killer who kills with unbel...
Bees, such small creature. And on first glance, you might think they are not as important to our life. But our world would shatter if there were no bees.Bees are crucial to t...
Nature is beautiful. And magnificent. It is just surreal when you look at nature around us. There are remains hundreds and thousands of years old.This documentary will show a...
The Fibonacci sequence is one of the most famous formulas in mathematics. Each number in the sequence is the sum of the two numbers that precede it.Therefore, the sequence go...
Antarctica is the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole. The continent is a virtually uninhabited and ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the An...
Do you know and recognize some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world? If you do, this documentary gives you a chance to check your knowledge. The documentary shows so...
A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180° and 100°E. A severe typhoon has winds of at least 80 knots.On another hand, a super typhoon has winds of at l...
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic division. The Pacific extends from the Arctic Ocean in the North to the Southern Ocean in the south.To under...
Cats nowadays might be the most popular animal on the planet. They have definitely dethroned dogs as the most popular pets. And for one reason, kittens are just adorable. Sma...
Jonathan, a giant tortoise, is the oldest living terrestrial animal in the world. He came to life in 1832, and is currently 187 years old. He has lived through World War I, W...
Birds of Paradise are extremely rare species of birds. They are members of the family Paradisaeidae, and majority of them are found in Papua New Guinea. There are 42 known sp...
In the past several days, we’ve seen the Amazon rainforest burn. And up until lately, the awareness of why it is so important was almost non-existent. After 15 or 16 days o...
What do you think, how important are bees for our ecosystem? Do you know that without bees, we would be at the verge of extinction?Yes, that is right, those tiny little creatu...
Cats are cute, and they are adorable. Cats are some of the most popular pets in the world. And there is a good reason for that. Who wouldn’t love to cuddle with a cat? Or p...
Most of us have seen the Lion King as kids. The movie got its new and modern version lately. Disney has made a great story, but also an educational story.How do lion prides w...
When you think of superpowers, you usually think of people with superpowers. And we call them super heroes. But animals have their powers as well.This documentary explores th...
Nowadays, we know the Sahara Desert as a place defined by undulating sand dunes, unforgiving sun, and oppressive heat.But imagine this for a second. Some 10,000 years ago, the...
Nowadays, more and more people are turning to organic vegetables. And more importantly, to growing their own vegetables.Fruit and vegetable markets are the new trend, and peop...
When it comes to creation of the world, there are 2 generally unified theories. One is the Big Bang, and the other is that God created the universe.The first one is closely r...
With length of 4,160 miles (almost 7,000 kilometers), the Nile is the longest river in the world. Some cite the Amazon river as the longest, but it is very close.In Ancient E...
The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world. As such, almost anyone has heard something about the mountains at least once in their life.The Himalayas form a mountain...
We recognize our word primarily through the sense of vision. But light is what we use to see by. The light we use to see by is only a tiny fraction of the electro-magnetic sp...
Lions are one of the best and most-skilful predators out there. After all, the lion is the king of the jungle. How do they hunt? This documentary by National Geographic explores ...
In the world of animals, only sponges, Latin name phylum Porifera have asymmetrical body plans. When that happens in different animals, it is a rarity.Yes, some animals start...
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