Force of Nature — Season 1, Episode 1: Extreme Earth
Documentary, Family • 47 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
Extreme weather is reshaping the lives of wildlife around the world. An owl on the American prairies uses its extraordinary hearing and underground burrows to save its chicks, two cheetahs in Kenya battle record-breaking floods, a polar bear loses the summer sea ice it relies on, and chimpanzees adapt as storms, floods, fire and drought grow more intense.
About Force of Nature
Three years in the making, the series reveals how wildlife is adapting as climate change intensifies and extreme weather reshapes the planet. From hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires to melting Arctic ice, animals across the globe face an unprecedented fight for survival. Through dramatic, character-led storytelling, the series follows remarkable species including polar bears, chimpanzees, Californian sea otters and Caribbean flamingos, showcasing both the ferocity of Earth's forces and the extraordinary resilience and ingenuity of the natural world.