Documentaries come in all shapes and sizes, but nothing is more educational and entertaining than nature documentaries. When you’re ready to do some learning while you watch, check out these fan favorites on Discovery+.
Planet Earth II
The world is a wild place – literally. Planet Earth II takes us inside the most interesting parts of nature with an incredible camera crew and the soothing voice of David Attenborough. We’re given a glimpse into the hidden lives of animals from the islands and shown how animals must learn to coexist with the humans that have moved in on their turf. The footage is jam-packed with interesting stories and animal acts you’d never see anywhere else.
Planet Earth II showcases the animals you know and love in a new light that will leave you in awe. Not only is the subject matter interesting, but you spend just enough time on each story to learn something without getting bored. It also helps that the stories tend to have good or neutral endings, making it great for families to watch together.
Seven Worlds, One Planet
From continent to continent, the life that thrives is different. From flora and fauna to the animals that inhabit them, Seven Worlds, One Planet shows that each ecosystem is truly a unique contributor to our world. The vastness of each continent and the many climates in each make for an interesting look into the diversity that exists across geography.
The footage is so breathtaking, you’ll find it hard to believe to believe it’s real. Not only do we get to watch life unfold, but we are also told the stories of how humans are impacting wildlife and, even better, the steps we’re taking to protect our most vulnerable species.
Kerala Floods
Nature is untamable and with its beauty comes devastation. Kerala Floods tells the story of one such instance of devastation that occurred in Kerala, India. Centered on one of the worst floods in a century, this documentary shows how the events unfolded for the impacted communities and how the country had to come together to not only survive, but rebuild.
While this is a documentary about a natural disaster, it is as much a documentary about humanity and survival. First responders and community members alike had to band together to protect themselves and their communities from the rising waters. Interviews interspersed with footage of the floods portray the dramatic events while still sharing the goodness that so much of humanity offered during these impossible times.
Each of these nature documentaries is streaming now on Discovery+.