Our Planet

Our Planet is a nature documentary series that premiered on Netflix in 2019. It was narrated by Sir David Attenborough and produced by the same team behind Planet Earth. The series showcases the world's most incredible wildlife and habitats across eight episodes. It also highlights the urgent need to protect our planet from climate change and habitat loss.

Natural Wonders

Our Planet features stunning footage of animals and ecosystems from every corner of the globe. Viewers can see orangutans in Borneo's jungles, whales in the Arctic, and flamingos in Africa. The filmmakers spent four years in 50 countries capturing footage that had never been seen before.

A Call to Action

Unlike earlier nature documentaries, Our Planet directly addresses environmental issues. It shows how human activity is affecting wildlife and habitats. The series was designed to inspire viewers to take action. It partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to promote conservation efforts around the world.

Fun Facts

• Our Planet was filmed in 50 countries over four years.
• The series was Netflix's first nature documentary.
• Sir David Attenborough was 92 years old when the show premiered.

Did You Know?

Our Planet was the first major nature documentary released on a streaming service, making it available to millions of viewers worldwide at the same time. The filmmakers used new camera technology including tiny cameras that could be placed inside animal burrows and nests to capture footage that was impossible to get before!