Fire Ants – Most succesful creature that has ever lived
Fire ants, evolving for 150 million years, thrive worldwide. Solenopsis invicta has spread across 13 U.S....
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The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher- Fascinating and Rare Footage
A rare documentary follows the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher for a year as it endures harsh seasons to raise its...
Beak & Brain – Genius Birds from Down Under
Keas in New Zealand puzzle and dismantle objects, while New Caledonian crows craft specialized tools. In...
The Miraculous Transformation from a Caterpillar to a beautiful Butterfly
Keas in New Zealand and crows in New Caledonia show remarkable intelligence — keas solve puzzles and...
The Quest for the Spirit Bear – Mysteries and Wild Creatures
Canada’s Great Bear Rain Forest is a pristine ecosystem where salmon sustain wolves, ravens, bears, and even...
Close up with the Hippos – Spectacular Footage of the African Landscape
This documentary explores hippos’ hidden aquatic world in Zambia’s Luanga River. Sharing waters with...
Elephants – Back to the Wild (never before seen footage)
A year in the lives of orphan elephants shows their growth, rehabilitation, and release into the wild....
The Last Paradise on Earth – The Amazing Serengeti
In the Serengeti, climate change threatens survival: Kali struggles to feed her lion cubs, while cheetah...
Breathtaking and rare images of a red panda in the depths of the Himalayas
Deep in the Himalayan rhododendron forests and bamboo jungles, red pandas live secretive lives. A rare film...
A mysterious and impressive view into space
Outer space remains humanity’s greatest mystery: stars are born and die, galaxies collide to form...
The Mystical Life of Deer and the Discovery of a White Deer
With 30 million white‑tailed deer thriving in the U.S., suburban life offers them safety and abundance. In...
Aurora Borealis – Fire In The Sky
Auroras light up polar skies with unforgettable beauty, inspiring myths across cultures: the Saami see...
Jewelry and precious gems with a clear conscience
Jewelry is going green: conservationists and designers are reshaping the industry with sustainable...
Bangladesh: Could jute jump start the eco-revolution?
Bangladesh’s “golden fiber” jute may hold the key to a plastic‑free future. Scientist Mubarak Ahmad Khan has...
Jewish identity in Tel Aviv – Freitagnacht Jews
Daniel Donskoy’s late‑night show blends city adventures with intimate talks on Jewish identity, featuring...
Future cities: Urban planners get creative
Futurologists and architects envision climate‑neutral cities with CO₂‑absorbing buildings, rooftop...
South Africa’s challenging journey
Thirty years after ending apartheid, South Africa’s ANC faces growing discontent ahead of the 2024...
Iran: The taboo subject of sexual abuse of boys and dealing with trauma
In Qom, Iran’s religious capital, strict rules limit women’s and girls’ freedoms under the guise of “sexual...
Climate change or politics? – Why Madagascar is going hungry
Southern Madagascar endures seven years without rain, with UN citing climate change as the cause, though...
Art thieves and ransoms – The murky world of stolen art
“Artnapping” sees stolen treasures ransomed instead of resold. Cases include Dresden’s missing royal jewels,...
Whale hunting in the Faroe Islands
Whales and dolphins inspire awe worldwide, yet in the Faroe Islands the Grindadráp hunt continues: hundreds...
Leaving motherland? Migrating vs. staying put
Generational views on migration clash: in the Philippines, non‑binary Paul dreams of moving to the US to...
China’s New Silk Road in Europe
China’s Belt and Road links Duisburg, Liège, and Genoa into its trade network, promising growth but raising...
The first modern financial crisis in the globalized world
The Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s shocked the world, wiping out livelihoods and exposing...
Brazil: Life in Rio’s biggest favela
Life in Brazil’s favelas defies stereotypes: in Rocinha, reporter Matthias Ebert finds families surviving...
By train through Vietnam – From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s “Reunification Express” links Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on a 1,700‑kilometer, 32‑hour journey....
Fighting to preserve ugly species
The “Ugly Animal Preservation Society” uses comedy to spotlight overlooked species like Germany’s endangered...
Deadly superstitions – Nigeria’s “witch children”
In Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom, thousands of children are branded witches, abused, and abandoned; activists David...
Bhopal: Continuing legacy of a disaster
The 1984 Bhopal gas leak remains one of the world’s worst industrial disasters: toxic fumes from Union...
A Nobel Peace Prize winner in prison – Narges Mohammadi’s fight for freedom in Iran
Narges Mohammadi, jailed 16 times for opposing Iran’s regime, has endured abuse and “white torture” in...
Qatar – In the spotlight of the World Cup
Qatar’s 2022 World Cup drew criticism over corruption, migrant worker exploitation, and massive carbon...
Fighting for women’s rights – Latin America’s feminist movement
Latin American feminists push back against macho culture and violence, inspired by Argentina’s abortion...
Plastic surgery & beauty ideals – A hot topic from Iran to Brazil
Plastic surgery pressures divide families in Brazil and Iran: Claudia embraces cosmetic procedures while her...
The secret of true love
The film traces love in its many forms: Sarah and Karim’s pandemic romance leading to marriage, Annette’s...
Jewish life in Istanbul – Freitagnacht Jews
Daniel Donskoy’s show explores Jewish life worldwide, mixing city adventures with intimate guest...
War crimes in Ukraine
“Death Road” reconstructs a Kyiv highway massacre, where over 30 civilians were killed by a Russian army...
Killing for wood: The timber mafia’s brutal business
The illegal timber trade fuels climate destruction and organized crime: worth up to $152 billion annually,...
Berlin’s growing Indian community
In Berlin, Amit and Yogita Kamlapure show how migrants make a foreign land home: despite Germany’s...
Russian deserters in Georgia
After Putin’s 2022 mobilization, half a million Russians fled; 100,000 reached Georgia, facing strained ties...
How to decide if you are a city dweller or ready for nature
Actor Chirag Malhotra tests mountain life in Kashmir, guided by Muzammil Hussain, in DW’s Choices: Dare to...