National Geographic

From the Ashes explores the experiences of Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its future should be. From Appalachia to the...

From the Ashes explores the experiences of Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its future should be. From Appalachia to the Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the "war on coal" to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what is at stake for our economy, health, and climate.

Discover the dramatic and uplifting world of wildlife rehabilitation, as dedicated rehabbers care for injured and orphaned wildlife -- from raptors and raccoons to bats and bobcats. With the help of...

Discover the dramatic and uplifting world of wildlife rehabilitation, as dedicated rehabbers care for injured and orphaned wildlife -- from raptors and raccoons to bats and bobcats. With the help of family and friends, they take on the challenge of nurturing these creatures before returning them to the wild, in heartwarming stories of survival, and the remarkable bond between humans and animals.

More than 600 million claim residence in households across six continents... and now they may have dethroned dogs as the most popular pet on earth. An exterminator, fierce hunter and favorite...

More than 600 million claim residence in households across six continents... and now they may have dethroned dogs as the most popular pet on earth. An exterminator, fierce hunter and favorite companion aloof and affectionate at the same time the cat leapt out of the wood and adopted us on its own terms thousands of years ago. But how did man and beast form their unconventional relationship? From mummified cats unearthed in Egypt to bizarre genetic mutations discovered around the globe,...

What if a man-or a woman-could strap on a mechanical suit...an "exoskeleton..." and then leap a tall fence? Or toss a car off a cliff? Or carry hundreds of pounds for miles? Or rescue a trapped...

What if a man-or a woman-could strap on a mechanical suit...an "exoskeleton..." and then leap a tall fence? Or toss a car off a cliff? Or carry hundreds of pounds for miles? Or rescue a trapped victim? Or help a paraplegic simply walk again? Separate science from fiction and meet real Super Humans living among us.

An American photographer is buried alive during the Haiti earthquake. With the help of news footage and photos he took from inside the crumbled building, he shares his harrowing story of being...

An American photographer is buried alive during the Haiti earthquake. With the help of news footage and photos he took from inside the crumbled building, he shares his harrowing story of being trapped inside. A family in Iowa records a deadly tornado barreling down on their home, and haunting images of the devastation and destruction that followed. A skier tells his chilling account of surviving an avalanche and storm chasers put their lives on the line while documenting a Florida Hurricane...

From the enormous universe in which we exist to tiny atoms that make up the building blocks of everything around us, size matters when it comes to understanding the cosmos. Starting with our solar...

From the enormous universe in which we exist to tiny atoms that make up the building blocks of everything around us, size matters when it comes to understanding the cosmos. Starting with our solar system, National Geographic explores the true meaning of the words "big" and "small". Our neighborhood of planets may seem vast but compared to the size of our Milky Way galaxy, our solar system is really tiny. And our galaxy is only one of about 100 billion galaxies in the cosmos. But every giant...

The extraordinary staff at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region risk their lives and give their hearts to save all animals big and small. With 5,400 square miles of rugged Colorado terrain in...

The extraordinary staff at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region risk their lives and give their hearts to save all animals big and small. With 5,400 square miles of rugged Colorado terrain in their jurisdiction, the Pikes Peak team works together to rescue and rehabilitate more than 40,000 animals a year, responding to urgent calls across unpredictable, untamed wilderness.

Cesar Millan is back in his element - rehabilitating dogs and training people, but this time he's bringing his skills to a community near you. Each week Cesar will travel to a community that is in...

Cesar Millan is back in his element - rehabilitating dogs and training people, but this time he's bringing his skills to a community near you. Each week Cesar will travel to a community that is in desperate need of his help. He is summoned by neighbors, co-workers, relatives and friends who "blow the whistle" on a four-legged menace that has turned their lives upside down. Whether it's a spoiled Chihuahua going wild in a family business or an aggressive mutt spreading fear throughout a...

In West Bengal, villagers are waging war with marauding elephants that destroy their homes without warning. Elephants are gigantic and usually docile herbivores, but authorities say that wild...

In West Bengal, villagers are waging war with marauding elephants that destroy their homes without warning. Elephants are gigantic and usually docile herbivores, but authorities say that wild elephant attacks are increasing. Why? National Geographic turns to Pittsburgh Zoo elephant manager Willie Theison, also known as "The Elephant Whisperer." After nearly 30 years working with elephants, Theison brings uncanny insight into their complex minds.

Area 51 is renowned as being one of the most top secret sites on earth, but using recently declassified CIA documents, this authoritative documentary reveals exactly what has happened at the testing...

Area 51 is renowned as being one of the most top secret sites on earth, but using recently declassified CIA documents, this authoritative documentary reveals exactly what has happened at the testing facility starting with its opening in 1955.

SAVAGE KINGDOM is back with real-life drama from Mombo, Northern Botswana, where peace never lasts long, and power comes with a price. The Kingdom's royalty returns to rid the land of hyena rule and...

SAVAGE KINGDOM is back with real-life drama from Mombo, Northern Botswana, where peace never lasts long, and power comes with a price. The Kingdom's royalty returns to rid the land of hyena rule and regain their rightful control. The tables are turning; dominance is shifting; and everyone must fight not only to survive but to defend his or her rightful place in a changing, cut-throat kingdom.

Hunters and the hunted employ an array of weapons, tricks and tactics to gain the upper hand in the wilds of Botswana, Africa. Animal gangs rule by working together, even against some of Africa's...

Hunters and the hunted employ an array of weapons, tricks and tactics to gain the upper hand in the wilds of Botswana, Africa. Animal gangs rule by working together, even against some of Africa's most fearsome predators. Scavengers hijack the spoils of the deadliest battles whilst others use covert missions and to unique strategies to defeat their greatest adversaries.

It may have been one of the most cataclysmic geologic events of the last 60 million years which shaped America as we know it today. The narrow, 400-mile-long Isthmus of Panama, once buried below the...

It may have been one of the most cataclysmic geologic events of the last 60 million years which shaped America as we know it today. The narrow, 400-mile-long Isthmus of Panama, once buried below the sea, rose up and connected North and South America. This new land bridge unleashed an astonishing animal encounter: Prehistoric predators and prey each unique to their worlds came face-to-face for the first time. An armor-plated ancestor of the armadillo. A saber-toothed marsupial. A horse-like...

In X-Ray Earth, National Geographic reveals the planet as it's never been seen before. Using some of the most cutting-edge tools in science, get an inside look at Earth to learn what makes it tick....

In X-Ray Earth, National Geographic reveals the planet as it's never been seen before. Using some of the most cutting-edge tools in science, get an inside look at Earth to learn what makes it tick. Watch as we travel over, across and into Earth to paint a picture of the planet as a living being that breathes, heals and even flexes its muscle. We'll also go even deeper to show how technology is opening a window that's allowing scientists to read nature's code and the stunning insights science...

It is a bizarre battle in the heart of the Florida Everglades that Mother Nature never intended: American alligator versus Burmese python. On September 26, 2005, a park biologist snapped a photo of...

It is a bizarre battle in the heart of the Florida Everglades that Mother Nature never intended: American alligator versus Burmese python. On September 26, 2005, a park biologist snapped a photo of a six-foot alligator half inside the belly of a dead 13-foot Burmese python, setting off authenticity debates around the world. Did the python actually swallow and digest the gator? If so, how could a snake overpower a predator with the most powerful bite in the reptile world? Find out more about...

Ten years ago, anthropologist Johan Reinhard, accompanied by Argentine and Peruvian colleagues, uncovered a sacred site at 22,000-feet on Mt. Llullaillaco. Beneath rock and ice, they discovered...

Ten years ago, anthropologist Johan Reinhard, accompanied by Argentine and Peruvian colleagues, uncovered a sacred site at 22,000-feet on Mt. Llullaillaco. Beneath rock and ice, they discovered three Inca children each perfectly preserved. A six-year-old girl, a seven-year-old boy and a 15-year-old teenager they named the Maiden. Now, after more than five centuries, through the revelations of science and technology, we can finally tell their story. Forensic pathologists investigate the...

The fire truck gets firefighters to their destination and is their frontline weapon. For generations, Pierce Manufacturing has set the gold standard in fire truck manufacturing, crafting more than...

The fire truck gets firefighters to their destination and is their frontline weapon. For generations, Pierce Manufacturing has set the gold standard in fire truck manufacturing, crafting more than 2,000 custom packages. Pierce builds fire trucks at its mega-facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, using space-age technology and exacting specifications. National Geographic goes inside this mammoth 800,000-square-foot operation, where more than 1,500 highly skilled workers mix muscle and high-tech tools...

Join charismatic astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as he hosts entertaining and thoughtprovoking interviews with some of the world's most fascinating people. Featuring guests that include former...

Join charismatic astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as he hosts entertaining and thoughtprovoking interviews with some of the world's most fascinating people. Featuring guests that include former president Jimmy Carter, television producer Norman Lear, publisher Arianna Huffington, filmmaker Christopher Nolan, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and actor George Takei -- and with subjects that range from modern love to the future of space travel-- National Geographic's StarTalk is a...

Bones of Turkana follows the story of famed paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey and his wife Meave, daughter Louise and their colleagues, as they work in the arid northern regions of Kenya's Turkana...

Bones of Turkana follows the story of famed paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey and his wife Meave, daughter Louise and their colleagues, as they work in the arid northern regions of Kenya's Turkana Basin to unravel the mysteries of human evolution.

They swim with sharks, confront venomous snakes, and stalk hungry lions. They're National Geographic filmmakers, and for these remarkable adventurers, capturing unforgettable footage in the wild is...

They swim with sharks, confront venomous snakes, and stalk hungry lions. They're National Geographic filmmakers, and for these remarkable adventurers, capturing unforgettable footage in the wild is not just a job, it's a way of life. Join a cinematographer in the rain forest canopy as he goes to incredible lengths, and heights, to film the world's most powerful bird of prey. Witness the frustration of a filmmaker who just misses the scene-stealing shot of jackal pups greeting their mother in...

It's the ocean like you've never seen it before. Using data from scientists around the globe, combined with specially developed computer animation software, Earth's ocean waters are turned crystal...

It's the ocean like you've never seen it before. Using data from scientists around the globe, combined with specially developed computer animation software, Earth's ocean waters are turned crystal clear.

Fuzzy babies. Stay-at-home dads. Flamboyant feathers. Exactly what you think when you hear the words T-Rex, right? If not, then think again. For hundreds of years, we thought dinosaurs ruled the...

Fuzzy babies. Stay-at-home dads. Flamboyant feathers. Exactly what you think when you hear the words T-Rex, right? If not, then think again. For hundreds of years, we thought dinosaurs ruled the planet as scaly, reptilian beasts that terrorized early earth. But new scientific advances are proving us wrong and painting an entirely new picture of not only the T-Rex, but the entire dinosaur world. With the discovery of feathered dinosaurs in China and a revolutionary new method of reconstructing...

This DVD double feature presents two documentaries exploring the science and promise of the red planet. Inside SpaceX illuminates humankind's drive to get to Mars, and takes us behind the scenes...

This DVD double feature presents two documentaries exploring the science and promise of the red planet. Inside SpaceX illuminates humankind's drive to get to Mars, and takes us behind the scenes with Elon Musk and his engineers as they prepare the Falcon Heavy rocket launch. Curiosity: Life of a Mars Rover follows the long journey of NASA's Curiosity rover, from the drawing tables at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to launch at Cape Canaveral, the seven minutes of terror in landing on Mars,...

A 16-year-long civil war that began in 1977 ravaged Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, wiping out nearly 95 percent of the elephant population. Today, peace has been restored, but the surviving...

A 16-year-long civil war that began in 1977 ravaged Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, wiping out nearly 95 percent of the elephant population. Today, peace has been restored, but the surviving elephants still carry the emotional scars of war and must relearn how to trust humans. Follow a brother-and-sister team, Bob Poole and Dr. Joyce Poole, on a mission to help the traumatized elephants heal and to restore peace to a once-again-thriving wildlife sanctuary.