In the final programme of this week-long ocean health check, we find out what the future holds for the next generation of marine life and how we can help.
The era of the sabretooth and many other Pleistocene creatures comes to an end. The biggest big cats ever, the lion and the tiger, become the kings of their respective habitats - but they had to fight for their place. To survive, these great cats target larger and more challenging prey.
2/3 • Age of Big Cats • 2018 • Nature
A look at which animals get the giggles; what would cause the sea lions of San Francisco to mysteriously swim away all at once, manta rays that synchronize swim.
S1E23 • Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved • 2019 • Nature
Series following an expedition to search for tigers in the Himalayas. The team leaves base camp to track down tigers. Kayaker Steve Backshall heads to Bhutan's eastern jungles.
2/3 • Lost Land of the Tiger • 2010 • Nature
Details coastal environments and the effect of tides, of which the highest can be found in the Bay of Fundy in North America. In places, erosion is causing the land to retreat, while in others — such as the tropics — the expansion of mangroves causes it to advance.
9/12 • The Living Planet • 1984 • Nature
Learn how rain transforms the area into a lush grazing pasture, creating an abundance of food. Moderate weather makes it harder for predators, as prey can migrate further. With plenty of food available, mating and birthing seasons have arrived.
S1E3 • Life at the Waterhole • 2021 • Nature
