Earth is a collection of worlds within worlds, each one a self-contained ecosystem bursting with life. These microworlds depend on an intricate web of relationships and natural forces that make each one unique. This stunning series delves deep into the heart of these habitats, breaking down each intricate ecosystem into all of its component parts, introducing the animals that live there, and revealing the fine balances of its existence.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 13 episodes
S1 E1Galapagos
Jul 16, 201229 min
Warning: Contains scenes of animals eating prey that some viewers may find distressing. A visit to arguably the most famous archipelago on Earth, the Galapagos. It's home to a myriad of bizarre and unique creatures, endemic to these island
S1 E2Serengeti
Jul 23, 201230 min
A look at one of the most famous habitats on the planet, the Serengeti in East Africa, a vast grassland that is home to some of the greatest concentrations of herbivores on the continent. But what is the key to this exceptional grassland th
S1 E3Amazon
Jul 30, 201230 min
Steve Backshall lifts the lid on an incredible world of intricate relationships and unexpected hardship in the Amazon rainforest, explores the way that the jungle's inhabitants interact, and reveals a hidden secret that might just be what k
S1 E4Monterey Bay
Aug 6, 201230 min
Monterey Bay on California's coast is one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, its giant kelp forest bursting with life, from microscopic plankton to visiting ocean giants. The secret key to success in such a busy microworld
S1 E5Okavango
Aug 13, 201230 min
Steve Backshall tries to discover just what makes it possible for a river to stop in the middle of a desert. The Okavango is the world's largest inland delta and home to a one of Africa's greatest congregations of wildlife, and in asking th
S1 E6Svalbard
Aug 20, 201230 min
In a revelatory look at Svalbard, the most northerly region in the series, Steve Backshall leaves no stone unturned as he unravels the secrets that lie covered in ice for most of each year. Svalbard is cold, dark and foreboding, yet it is h
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Nature's Microworlds?
- Nature's Microworlds is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Nature's Microworlds are there?
- Nature's Microworlds has 1 season and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Nature's Microworlds?
- Nature's Microworlds has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 6, 2013.
- Who stars in Nature's Microworlds?
- Nature's Microworlds stars Steve Backshall.
