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 species in 15 genera, 38 of which are found on the island of Papua New Guinea. There is a reason why the island is considered … Read more
The Namib is a coastal desert in Southern Africa. There are many reasons why people fall in love with this particular desert. It has some of the tallest duns in the world, red sand, and chance to see oryx. The name itself means “vast place”. According to the broadest definition, the desert stretches for more … Read more
From spine to skull, the body of a cheetah is perfect and tailor made for running. The anatomy and physique facilitating its speed, along with its agility allows the cheetah to accelerate from 0 to 60m mph in 3 seconds, making it the fastest land animal on the planet. Only superfast vehicles can accelerate so … Read more
Bees are dying in their millions. It is an ecological crisis that threatens to bring global agriculture to a standstill. Introduced by Martha Kearney, this documentary explores the reasons behind the decline of bee colonies across the globe, investigating what might be at the root of this devastation. Honey bees are the number one insect … Read more
K2, Chinese Qogir Feng, also called Mount Godwin Austen, called locally Dapsang or Chogori, the world’s second highest peak at 28,251 feet (8,611 metres), second only to Mount Everest. The percentage of climbers who die attempting to climb K2 is reported by NASA to be around 25%. The mountain is such a difficult, and at … Read more
In Episode 2 of the Wild West Cork, we take a look at the short-beaked common dolphin. A species of the common dolphin, the sort-beaked dolphin is energetic and boisterous animal that can be seen often breaking the water’s surface. The Wild West Cork show focuses on the cultural region of Country Cork in Ireland, … Read more
Do you know your cat? When she is not purring on your living room sofa – do you know where she roams? Do you know where she wanders off once she leaves the premises? No? Well, would you like to? This documentary will show you. Watch as they follow cats on their hunting grounds for … Read more
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 unexpectedly pivotal role in the visible world. In this documentary, we join leading thinkers in the emerging field of quantum biology as they explore … Read more
The Amazon River, also known as River Amazon, is one of the longest two rivers in the world. The long-rivalry with the Nile River in Africa hasn’t come to an end. People from both sides suggest their river is the longest. No matter what, it is amazing that the Amazon River is one of the … Read more
Occasionally there is a giant in the arena of science, someone who transcends the narrow limits of a particular line of research and alters our worldview. EO Wilson is a man. Ant expert EO Wilson has devoted his career to the study of small creatures. However, what separates him is his ability to step back … Read more