Content
Most programs or series focus on a particular species, ecosystem or scientific idea (such as evolution). Although most take a scientific and educational approach, some anthropomorphise their subjects or present animals purely for the viewer's pleasure.
Although almost all have a human presenter, the role varies widely, ranging from explanatory voiceovers to extensive interaction or even confrontation with animals.
Well-known nature documentary makers and presenters include Oscar-winning Bernhard Grzimek, Sir David Attenborough, Richard Brock, Jacques Cousteau, Marlin Perkins, Heinz Sielmann, Hugo van Lawick, Jeff Corwin, Mark Strickson, Neil Harraway, Steve Irwin, Nigel Marven, Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and Marty Stouffer.
The Panda Awards for nature documentaries are given every two years, by the Wildscreen Trust, in Bristol, UK.
Most documentaries are for television and are usually of 45–50 minutes duration, but some are made as full-length cinematic presentations.
Such films include:
- Animals Are Beautiful People
- Serengeti Shall Not Die
- The Last Paradises: On the Track of Rare Animals
- The Living Desert
- March of the Penguins
- The Leopard Son
- Among The Great Apes With Michelle Yeoh
- Winged Migration
In addition, the BBC's The Blue Planet and Planet Earth series have both been adapted for theatrical release.
Read more about this topic: Nature Documentary
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