1. Winter
Earth’s journey around the Sun begins – whilst the north is frozen in darkness, for the south this is the season of light.
Across this series we journey around the sun, and witness the incredible strategies animals use to cope with every season in their constantly changing worlds.
Earth’s journey around the Sun begins – whilst the north is frozen in darkness, for the south this is the season of light.
The North faces the sun’s rays, the great melt begins bringing new life. For animal families in the South, conditions are worsening as days shorten.
The North has constant sun, the south is in constant darkness. However, things aren't that simple. This is a season of feast, famine, and fire.
An explosion of colour signals that times are changing, but with winter fast approaching, preparedness is key.
A thrilling journey through every season, exploring how animals adapt to their constantly changing worlds.
A Year on Planet Earth was filmed over three years, in over sixty locations. This is the story of the scientists and conservationists protecting it.