earth

From about 250 Ma to 150 Ma, there were likely multiple global catastrophic events that changed the dominant life forms, mammals being the latest. (44 min)

This episode follows our ancestors from the shallow saltwater seas to the freshwater rivers, then discusses the colonization of land. Mainly Devonian and Carboniferous periods. (44 min)

This film traces the great river Ganges through North India and explores the colourful natural history of the Gangetic Plains. (48 min, 5 segments)

The sixth and last episode of the BBC documentary South Pacific Diaries is all about the impact of humans on the Pacific Ocean. (58 min, 6 segments)

Strange Islands looks at the unusual animal life of the South Pacific. Species have evolved new behaviour to take advantage of ecological niches. (54 min, 6 segments)

Ocean of Volcanoes opens with amazing footage of an undersea volcano erupting. (58 min, 6 segments)

Castaways from BBC series South Pacific looks at how plants, animals and humans colonised even the most remote islands. (48 min, 6 segments)

This exploration of the South Pacific is in HD and covers a vast area, and less than 1% is land, ranging from the Hawaiian Islands north of the equator to New Zealand in the south. (58 min, 6 segments)