Incredible Animal Journeys (2013)

Naturalist Steve Leonard undertakes some of the most spectacular and grueling journeys in nature, following animals on their epic migrations.

More info

Part 1 of 6 – “In the Footsteps of the Ice Bear”
Documentary series. Steve Leonard is just a few hundred miles from the North Pole, travelling through a dazzling and dangerous world of ice, is on the trail of Aurora, a 23-year-old mother polar bear and her tiny cub. Aurora has travelled 3,000 miles trying to find food for herself and her cub, but after such an epic journey, will the cub still be alive?

Part 2 of 6 – “The Whales’ Tale”
Steve Leonard follows grey whales as they make the longest migration on the planet – a staggering 12,000 miles. Although they travel slowly, the whales never stop and Steve finds it increasingly difficult to keep up. Harassed by killer whales, dodging fishing nets and great white sharks, can the mothers and calves survive this epic journey?

Part 3 of 6 – “Osprey Odyssey”
Steve Leonard sets off to travel with three young ospreys on their first ever 3,000 mile migration from North to South America, via Cuba.

Part 4 of 6 – “Running with Wild Dogs”
Steve Leonard follows three wild dogs facing the biggest challenge of their lives, as they leave the safety of the pack, into the unknown.

Part 5 of 6 – “Wild Goose Chase”
Exploring some of the more amazing journeys taken by certain species. Steve Leonard tries to follow bar-headed geese on their migration over the Himalayas.

Part 6 of 6 – “On The Trail Of The Caribou”
Documentary series about some of the more amazing journeys taken by certain species. Steve Leonard struggles with the extreme winter in the Yukon as he attempts to migrate across Canada with a heavily-pregnant caribou. Hounded by wolves, chased by bears and enduring appalling weather, can she make it to safety to deliver her calf?