Some call it Sigiriya. Others call it Sinhagiri. In any case, it is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matala District near the town of Dambulla, in Sri Lanka. The site is of historical and archaeological significance. Dominated by a massive column of rock approximately 180m, the area was once a large forest. … Read more
Dogs decoded reveals the science behind the extraordinary bond between humans and their dogs and investigates new discoveries in genetics that are illuminating the origin of the dogs – with startling implications for the evolution of human culture. Other studies are showing what dog lovers have suspected all along: The dogs have a great ability … Read more
Life is a documentary series about nature made for BBC television, first broadcast on BBC One and BBC HD from October to December 2009. The series is an overview of the specialized strategies and extreme behavior that living things have evolved to survive, what Charles Darwin called “the struggle for existence.” Four years in the … Read more
We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread, than climb the cross of the moment, and let our illusions die. This is the quote that starts the beautiful documentary on climate change, capitalism and environment. With topics and subjects like climate change, environmental crisis, capitalism and modern world, the documentary … Read more
Documentary about the coelacanth, a prehistoric bony fish believed to have been long extinct until one was captured in 1938 off the coast of southern Africa. No trace was found until May 2000 when a colony of fish were discovered and filmed. The coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) is an enigmatic and important species of fish. It … Read more
In this documentary, we talk about hidden caves in Canada. The country is famous for its beautiful scenery, but that is usually because of the lakes and mountains. Not a lot of people think of underground caves when they think of Canada. In this video, Damien and Francois embark on a speleology expedition to discover … Read more
Spiders are everywhere. And there are a lot of spiders. But did you know that not all spider bites are deadly? Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude silk. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species … Read more
The Amazon river is the largest river by discharge of water in the world. According to some authors, the Amazon is the longest river in length. The length of the Amazon is 4,345 miles, spreading through three countries: Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. The river passes through several cities, including Macapa, Parintins, Tefe, Iquitos, Manaus, Amazonas, … Read more
The Vaquita is a small porpoise with a huge problem. The species that is endemic to the Gulf of California is very close to being extinct. At the moment, there are only 60 individuals, which is a huge drop (92%) from 1997, when a major survey was conducted to understand the species. Mexico is one … Read more
Another series of the causes of Blue Planet: Seas of Life. This is the definitive series on the creatures most colorful, popular and perfectly adapted to the Earth. The Life of Birds traverses the globe, exploring 42 countries and examining over 300 species with infrared motion, slow and improved computer effects. David Attenborough, one of … Read more