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A fascinating expedition into the animal kingdom and the natural world.

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Have you ever heard the cry of a caterpillar? Did you know that elephants can hear through their feet? We think of ourselves as the noisy species - but animals have been 'talking' behind our backs since the dawn of time. 

Nature's Secret Languages (3/3)

We think of ourselves as the noisy species - but animals have been 'talking' behind our backs since the dawn of time

In Conversation With Meerkats

Andréa Thibault researches the language of the South African Cape Gannets on Bird Island, while animal researcher Thierry Aubin explains how sparrows can convey all sorts of different types of information when they sing. James Hare deals with peacocks, and how they communicate during courtship.

Nature's Secret Languages (2/3)

If you thought bird song was just pretty, you'd be wrong - it turns out, birds have A LOT to say for themselves

When Words Have Wings

Scientists from all over the world dedicate their lives to researching the mysteries of animal communication. In Corsica and Sardinia, Eric Parmentier and Lucia Di Iorio show how fish make noises underwater to communicate with each other, including clicks, grunts, burps, - and even farts!

Nature's Secret Languages (1/3)

Fish make noises underwater to communicate with each other, including clicks, grunts, burps, - and even farts!

The Mystery of the Invisible Fish

India, the cradle of Hinduism and Buddhism, is a land of spirituality. Babas are healers that claim to be able to cure all many of ills by invoking higher powers. But many denounce these superstitious practices, not least The Rationalists, an organisation of 10,000 members which works make Indians aware of fake healers.

India: Healers or Charlatans?

Rationalist Indians are working to educate the population against fake healers.

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For nearly one hundred years the Salvation Islands in French Guiana was the site of a dreaded prison known as Devil’s Island. Today only ruins remain as the area has become a holiday destination. It is also used as a launching pad for the European Space Agency’s rockets.

Kourou: Palm Trees, Prisons and Rockets

Argentina is a country of horses, but also of polo. Traditionally a male sport, more and more women are taking to the saddle and the field. Clarita Cassino is one of the country's best female players. Can she and her teammates reach the final of the Palermo Open again?

Women's Polo in Argentina

Argentina is a country of horses, but also of polo. Traditionally a male sport, more and more women are taking to the saddle and the field.

As spring approaches, citizens of Spain’s third city celebrate Las Fallas, a popular festival dating back to the middle ages where elaborate wooden sculptures go up in flames in one big street party.

Valencia's Fiery Fiesta

A trip to the Finnish lake district, this pristine wilderness of clear waters, deep forests and wide open skies. We observe the Finnish enthusiasm for saunas, meet workers in the timber trade, and test the local cuisine which makes the most of local produce.

A trip to the Finnish lake district, this pristine wilderness of clear waters, deep forests and wide open skies.

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In Conversation With Meerkats

Nature's Secret Languages (3/3)

When Words Have Wings

Nature's Secret Languages (2/3)

The Mystery of the Invisible Fish

Nature's Secret Languages (1/3)

ARTE 360° Reportage

India: Healers or Charlatans?

ARTE 360° Reportage

Kourou: Palm Trees, Prisons and Rockets

ARTE 360° Reportage

Women's Polo in Argentina

ARTE 360° Reportage

Valencia's Fiery Fiesta

Summer in the Finnish Lake District

DiscoveryPlanet Earth

All videos

In Conversation With Meerkats

Nature's Secret Languages (3/3)

When Words Have Wings

Nature's Secret Languages (2/3)

The Mystery of the Invisible Fish

Nature's Secret Languages (1/3)

ARTE 360° Reportage

India: Healers or Charlatans?

ARTE 360° Reportage

Kourou: Palm Trees, Prisons and Rockets

ARTE 360° Reportage

Women's Polo in Argentina

ARTE 360° Reportage

Valencia's Fiery Fiesta

Summer in the Finnish Lake District

Discovery
Planet Earth