Asia

S01E05: Crowded Continent

A look at how, in the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people - from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Overview

From the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, showcasing the breath-taking variety of Asia's wildest places.

Episodes

Beneath the Waves

S01E01 Beneath the Waves

November 3, 2024 60 min
Asia has the longest coastline of any continent and the earth's richest coral reefs. This episode explores Asia's waters, as spectacular as they are diverse, and never-seen-before animal behaviour.
Above the Clouds

S01E02 Above the Clouds

November 10, 2024 60 min
Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.
The Frozen North

S01E03 The Frozen North

November 17, 2024 60 min
A look at the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, where creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.
Tangled Worlds

S01E04 Tangled Worlds

November 24, 2024 60 min
A look at Asia's beautiful and exceptionally diverse jungles. Whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.
Crowded Continent

S01E05 Crowded Continent

December 1, 2024 60 min
A look at how, in the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people - from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.
The Arid Heart

S01E06 The Arid Heart

December 8, 2024 7.0 60 min
A look at the vast, arid lands in the heart of Asia. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile that they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of...
Saving Asia

S01E07 Saving Asia

December 15, 2024 60 min
Many passionate people are dedicated to saving the wild animals of Asia. These individuals and their ingenious solutions give hope and optimism for the future of the continent.

Cast

David Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

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