What’s On Sky Nature
Today Sunday 5 March 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Sky Nature
today.
06:00
Wild Castles
S01E01
The birds of prey living in the nature reserve surrounding Germany’s Heidelberg Castle
07:00
Wild Castles
S01E02
The animals that thrive in and around Carcassonne in France
08:00
Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs
S01E01
Documentary about dogs that help humans in surprising ways
Documentary about dogs that help humans in surprising ways, including a Great Dane that has helped a 13-year-old girl with a muscle-wasting condition to walk, swim and even ride a bike. Plus, the stories of a Border collie mix who finds survivors during earthquakes, a labrador-German Shepherd mix who helps stop ivory poaching, and a team of water rescue dogs in Italy
09:00
Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs
S01E02
Dogs playing a vital role in the conservation of endangered species
Looking at how a Sprocker spaniel’s sense of smell and the protective instincts of an Anatolian shepherd dog are playing a vital role in the conservation of endangered species. Plus, a couple of canine colleagues who protect aircraft from potentially dangerous bird strikes during take-off and landing. Using their natural speed, stamina and desire to chase, the pair works at King Shaka Airport in Durban, South Africa, responding to emergency call-outs from air-traffic control
10:00
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
S01E01
Unlocking the secrets of the natural wonder
Following his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder. In the first edition, he descends beneath the waves at night and uses cutting-edge technology to generate computer scans of the sea floor. He also learns about a complex community of animals, as well as the annual coral spawning, which is responsible for the great diversity in the reef
11:00
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
S01E02
The naturalist explores the shark-infested waters of Osprey Reef
Using the latest technology, the naturalist explores the shark-infested waters of Osprey Reef in the Triton submersible, before returning to the nesting grounds of the Green Sea Turtle, 60 years after his first visit to Raine Island. He also marvels at manta ray cleaning stations on Lady Elliot Island, and tracks dwarf minke whales to discover their surprising reasons for returning, and why the reef is vital for their survival
12:00
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
S01E03
Examining the future of the reef
The naturalist examines what the next few decades may hold for this remarkable ecosystem, and looks at the work of scientists who are trying to preserve the area and the species that inhabit it, assisted by research vessel the Alucia. He also embarks on an ambitious attempt to dive further into the reef than ever before to witness the resilient coral that live down in the depths and see if they hold answers that may help to overcome challenges that lie ahead, as the impact of humans on the reef continues to take its toll
13:00
Battle of the Alphas
S02E05
From elands locking corkscrew horns to striped marlins spearing unsuspecting prey, avoid the swords, spikes and deadly hood ornaments on these epic alpha hunters.
13:30
Battle of the Alphas
S02E06
Go scavenging with nature’s clean-up crew, as Tasmanian devils get into food fights with rivals, dung beetles roll over the competition and more.
14:00
Uptown Otters
S01E04
Anna and her clan are back in Marina Bay
15:00
Colombia’s Wild Coast
S01E01
The remote island of Gorgona, once used as a prison due to its shark-infested seas
16:00
Colombia’s Wild Coast
S01E02
A female crab undertakes a deadly journey to escort her 80,000 eggs to the sea
17:00
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
S01E01
Unlocking the secrets of the natural wonder
Following his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder. In the first edition, he descends beneath the waves at night and uses cutting-edge technology to generate computer scans of the sea floor. He also learns about a complex community of animals, as well as the annual coral spawning, which is responsible for the great diversity in the reef
18:00
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
S01E02
The naturalist explores the shark-infested waters of Osprey Reef
Using the latest technology, the naturalist explores the shark-infested waters of Osprey Reef in the Triton submersible, before returning to the nesting grounds of the Green Sea Turtle, 60 years after his first visit to Raine Island. He also marvels at manta ray cleaning stations on Lady Elliot Island, and tracks dwarf minke whales to discover their surprising reasons for returning, and why the reef is vital for their survival
19:00
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough
S01E03
Examining the future of the reef
The naturalist examines what the next few decades may hold for this remarkable ecosystem, and looks at the work of scientists who are trying to preserve the area and the species that inhabit it, assisted by research vessel the Alucia. He also embarks on an ambitious attempt to dive further into the reef than ever before to witness the resilient coral that live down in the depths and see if they hold answers that may help to overcome challenges that lie ahead, as the impact of humans on the reef continues to take its toll
20:00
Arctic from Above
S01E01
Liz Bonnin explores the wildlife of the region
Liz Bonnin travels to one of Earth’s last great wildernesses to reveal fresh insights about its wildlife, including polar bears, narwhals, wolves, reindeer, leopard seals and killer whales
21:00
Africa’s Wild Roommates: How Animals Share Bed and Board
How weaver birds, aardvarks and termites share their homes with other creatures
22:00
Colombia’s Wild Coast
S01E01
The remote island of Gorgona, once used as a prison due to its shark-infested seas
23:00
Colombia’s Wild Coast
S01E02
A female crab undertakes a deadly journey to escort her 80,000 eggs to the sea
00:00
Arctic from Above
S01E01
Liz Bonnin explores the wildlife of the region
Liz Bonnin travels to one of Earth’s last great wildernesses to reveal fresh insights about its wildlife, including polar bears, narwhals, wolves, reindeer, leopard seals and killer whales
01:00
David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants
S01E01
The wonders of the botanical world
The naturalist and film-maker explores the many varieties of plant life housed at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London, and explains what they reveal about the natural world and the development of life on Earth. He begins inside the establishment’s Palm House, whose climate has been engineered to simulate conditions found in rainforests, charting the evolution of plants that grow in the world’s wettest regions and investigating how flowering plants spread across the globe so rapidly
02:00
David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants
S01E02
How plants change through the seasons
The naturalist explores how the plants at Kew Gardens change through the seasons and demonstrates the surprising properties of several species, including the predatory pond-dwelling bladderwort utricularia and a fungus that appears to be capable of mind control. He also discusses the largest single organism on the planet, visits the world’s biggest flower and explains how plants and insects can communicate using scents and music
03:00
David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants
S01E03
How some species have reduced their dependence on water
The naturalist concludes his exploration of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London, by examining plants that have evolved to minimise their dependence on water, enabling them to survive in the world’s driest environments. He witnesses a cactus blooming at midnight, tells the story of the spectacular flowering of the Agave franzosinii, and visits the Millennium Seed Bank, a facility designed to save plants from future extinction
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