"Prepare to see it as never before."

2006- 2006

1 Seasons

11 Episodes

8.6(1244 votes)

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Overview

David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

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David Attenborough

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