Our Planet | One Planet (Ep 1)

Narrated by the beloved and infectiously enthusiastic David Attenborough, the docuseries presents a wealth of meticulously observed sequences featuring some of the most glorious wildlife and undersea creatures in their natural habitats. But more than any other element, the film's ambitious narrative is driven by undercurrents of urgency and despair. From the opening moments of the first episode, we are witness to the delicate symmetry that connects all living things and environments. Five million birds carpet bomb the ocean for food. Dolphins feed on swarms of mackerel. Billows of desert dust shower nutrients on the surface of the ocean. Thousands of baby flamingos march in search of fresh water. Countless species - many of which have not yet been named - epitomize the staggering diversity of our tropical forests.