See more of BBC Earth on Facebook. You don't ever know what Mother Nature's going to throw at you. The family use the entire animal that they harvest, even turning the skin, teeth and bones into arts and crafts that they can trade and sell. Nigel Latta is a registered clinical psychologist, author and presenter of several notable TV documentaries. Follow BBC Earth. Everything you need to know about David Attenborough’s new series, Dynasties, and stories to connect you to the natural world. BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Brian now divides his time between being a Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) Advanced Fellow at Manchester University, working on the prolific ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Switzerland and as being a leading TV and radio broadcaster popularising astronomy and physics. This is a commercial website from BBC Studios. His stable of landmark BBC series include Life on Earth (1979), The Living Planet (1984), The Trials of Life (1990), The Private Life of Plants (1995), Life of Birds (1998), Life of Mammals (2002), Life in the Undergrowth (2005), Life in Cold Blood (2008) and First Life (2010). The answer is more spooky than you might think. Take our quiz to find out. In 2009 they joined forces again to take part in a foot race to the South Pole, taking 18 days and coming second overall. In addition to penning nine books to date, Steven has also spent his career spearheading innovation in digital media. Armed with an Ivy League university education in semiotics and English literature, he published his first book – Interface Culture: How New Technology Transforms The Way We Create And Communicate – in 1997.

This was certainly put to the test when a grizzly bear attacked her six years ago and left her for dead – she had to sew her own head and arm together and wait for 10 days before help came. The man who lives with hyenas. Born in 1968, author Steven Johnson is one of America’s leading media theorists and an acclaimed authority on the relationship between science, technology and personal experience. Chip’s family moves seasonally to track down the best hunt and they each play an active role in keeping the family alive.

He cuts his own firewood and only uses electricity for a few items, like a satellite phone, headlamp, and camera.

This series takes viewers on a tour of our planet to explain what lies beneath Earth’s startling beauty and ultimately what makes our world work. Chip says that worrying is the first step to protecting himself and everyday he takes a calculated risk. Logos © 1996. or. He joined the BBC as a trainee producer in 1952. Chip is happy to have stumbled his way into this world and call it home. BBC Planet Earth. Sue has lived in Alaska for 30 years and has been the warden of Kavik River Camp for the last six. 3. National Geographic. This and follow-up books on the same subject led to Nigel hosting the popular TV series The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show, and the subsequent The Politically Incorrect Guide To Teenagers and The Politically Incorrect Guide To Grown-ups. Earth Capture.

Facebook. Media/News Company. Ben has presented a number of TV shows including Extreme Dreams, Countrywise, Harbour Lives and Crufts. The pair went on to row across the Atlantic in 49 days, setting the British pairs record. You do know, it will kill you if it has a chance. The series followed a group of 36 people marooned on a Scottish island and tasked with creating a self-sufficient community for one year. Log In. He came to visit Alaska 25 years ago from Kalispell, Montana and although he did not plan to stay, he never left.

BBC Earth is on Facebook. The town is only accessible by plane. It's 322km (200 miles) north of the largest city, Fairbanks, and a 96km walk (60 miles) from the nearest road. From spellbinding wildlife spectacle to intimate encounters, Planet Earth II takes you closer than ever before. National Geographic Ocean. Glenn opts for the simple life and lives in a one-room cabin with no running water. Experience the world from the viewpoint of animals themselves. He writes regularly for the Sunday Telegraph and is the author of six books, several of which have appeared on The Sunday Times bestsellers list. Ben is a keen adventurer and sportsman.

Sir David Attenborough's career as a broadcaster and naturalist has endured for an impressive 60 years. Nat Geo Wild. Nigel wrote several books about his work as a forensic psychologist, including one published in 2004 called Into the Darklands.

His accessible storytelling has inspired generations to learn more about the natural world and brought to life all creatures great and small on our television screens.

After deciding to take part in an Atlantic rowing race, he approached James Cracknell at a party and asked him if he wanted to join him in the challenge. Part of living off the land is being ready and going with nature’s flow, weather, and available materials. Related Pages. While working on the Zoo Quest series (1954-64), he gained his first opportunity to undertake expeditions to remote parts of the globe to capture intimate footage of rare wildlife in its natural habitat. David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth. He is the only person to have won BAFTAs for programmes in black and white, colour, HD, and 3D formats. Set in three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on earth – Svalbard, Okavango and New England – this series showcases the stunning transformations that occur each year, revealing the unique processes behind them and showing how wildlife has adapted to cope with the changes.

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Sue Aikens is the lone resident of Kavik, a town that lies about 32km (20 miles) from the Arctic Ocean on Alaska's North Slope. Create New Account. Create New Account. The struggle for survival continues for Sue Aikens, Jessie Holmes, Glenn Villaneuve and the Hailstone family as the onslaught of winter looms once again in Alaska. In each episode, Dominic takes the viewer along on an intimate, heart-pumping adventure as he tracks down and gets up close and personal with some of the planet’s most rare and life-threatening insects.

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He lives in Chandalar in the Brooks Range, the northernmost extension of the Rocky Mountains, lying at an elevation of 571m (1,873ft). Gets it touched The vet, says I'm a mad woman When you think I have the first call at 60 'clock Rescue and the last 110 past midnight at retired seven days a week often not done on Christmas day, everybody falls in love with them down and I D two held in my hand for the first time love at First sight. National Geographic Adventure. The camp is a base for hunters, hikers and researchers who wish to explore the arctic terrain. He has received honorary degrees from many universities across the world, and is patron or supporter of many charitable organisations, including acting as patron of the World Land Trust, which buys rainforest and other lands to preserve them and the animals that live there. These hardy characters must overcome rugged topography and unforgiving raw elements in order to stay ahead of Mother Nature’s challenges. BBC News.

Outside of hunting season, Sue faces the freezing temperatures, penetrating winds and savage bears all alone, and realises that if something bad were to happen, there is no one to help her. Despite the shortening days, a handful of species are clocking in some serious overtime.

Sue is a tough cookie. 1. What can we learn from how chimps behave? Tiny bat hunts deadly scorpions. Before his worldwide success he became known in England for his role in the British television drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigations.

Chip grew up hunting and fishing and is a skilled hunter. Her motto is, "If it hurts, don’t think about it." A true nature lover and wildlife enthusiast, he recently wrapped shooting the second season of the Critics’ Choice Television Award nominated series, Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan. See more of BBC Earth on Facebook.

Ben lives with his wife Marina and their children, Ludo and Iona. His other feature film work includes Glenn McQuaid’s I Sell the Dead, (which was featured at Slamdance Film Festival), Colin Teague’s Spivs, Richard Jobson’s The Purifiers and Rebecca Cook‘s Shooting Livien. His stable of landmark BBC series include Life on Earth (1979), The Living Planet (1984), The Trials of Life (1990), The Private Life of Plants (1995), Life of Birds (1998), Life of Mammals (2002), Life in the Undergrowth (2005), Life in Cold Blood (2008) and First Life (2010). Youtube. Discover and share amazing animal facts, photos and breaking news, and watch exclusive wildlife videos from the best BBC TV & Radio shows. This led in 2008 to Nigel making his first foray into television, hosting the critically-acclaimed true-crime series Beyond the Darklands, which ran for five seasons. In 1973, he abandoned administration altogether to return his great passion – making natural history documentaries. Read about our approach to external linking. Chip Hailstone and his native Inupiaq wife, Agnes, live with their seven children on the Kobuk River in Noorvik, north-west Alaska. Welcome to BBC Earth. Log In. The ultimate feeding frenzy is as epic as it sounds #SevenWorldsOnePlanet. Forgot account? To connect with BBC Earth, join Facebook today. The beast with an air-conditioning nose. 21K likes. TV Channel. The dangers of venoms are well documented, but these deadly toxins can also save lives, A little sleight of hand is needed to keep both cubs alive, The question is not if we can save the coral reefs, but if we choose to, It took just 15 minutes to cause devastation, They are the building blocks of everything. He was born and raised in Oamaru on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.