Creepy Crawlies

Why do animals produce light of their own? For centuries, we could only marvel at the mystery of bioluminescence. Now we can begin to reveal the amazing truth about these living lights. Sir David Attenborough is our guide, as we venture into a world he describes as "utterly unlike our own".

Photographer Martin Dohrn has rigged special cameras in order to capture the hectic and complex world of Bristol -- in his backyard! Watch as he slows down the almost imperceptible movements of the insects that populate his garden from fascinating bee species to active spiders and more.

David Attenborough travels to the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps, to find out about one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants live in peace.

The underground world is a largely unexplored universe. Find out what goes on in the subterranean world of our planet Earth.

We think of fungi as the bottom of the food chain, the recyclers in the circle of life. But fungi are predators. They feed on life. And there are more out there than we ever knew. As we spread into every corner of planet Earth, they are also discovering us – and that we might be the perfect host.

What is a virus? How does it affect humans and how does it spread? Doctors, virologists, and scientists examine the spread of the Zika virus, what effect this growing epidemic may have on large populations, and possible next steps to stop the illness.

Enter the spectacular world of bioluminescence guided by Sir David Attenborough, and expert filmmaker Martin Dohrn. Get an exclusive look at the state-of-the-art technology, that has allowed us to witness for the first time ever the magnificent world that lights up at night across our globe.

Bugs, they're everywhere. Get an up close and personal look at the many unique secrets that can be found in the insect world. These creepy crawlies never looked so big!

It looks like a cartoon, but it's a biological miracle. The axolotl can regenerate limbs, organs and even parts of its brain. From Mexico's ancient lakes to cutting-edge European labs, scientists study this strange salamander to unlock clues about healing, aging and regeneration.

Explore how ants and beetles dominate the planet with super strength, social intelligence, and stunning evolutionary diversity.

Life on Earth can be fiercely competitive and, at the same time, intricately interconnected as species survive through one another.

As killer bees invade, Lance Davis bravely risks his own life to protect the people, the planet—and the bees.