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By Carys Matthews\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 26 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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With so many streaming platforms offering stunning nature documentaries on demand, the world really is your oyster. We\u2019ve searched high and low to bring you a list of the very best television series and films that showcase our fascinating planet \u2013\u00a0and the people striving to protect it.<\/p>\n

Get the low-down on the best new nature documentaries of 2021, from The Mating Game<\/em>, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, which explores how species tackle nature\u2019s ultimate quest \u2013 the pursuit for a partner, to the adorable Wild Animal Babies <\/em>with Patrick Aryee.<\/p>\n

But we didn\u2019t want to leave out some classic gems from the past. Discover our round-up of the best nature documentaries of all time. Delve into the archives and get lost in David\u2019s Attenborough\u2019s ground-breaking Life on Earth <\/em>BBC series from 1979, or learn all about the work of Jane Goodall in Jane, <\/em>which celebrates the life of the renowned primatologist.<\/p>\n

Take your pick from BBC, Netflix, Disney +, Amazon Prime Video and NOW TV, and witness the world\u2019s most incredible wildlife from your armchair.<\/p>\n

Best nature documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, and more<\/h2>\n

Best nature documentaries released in 2021<\/h2>\n

Shark with Steve Backshall (autumn 2021)<\/h3>\n
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Discover more about sharks with Steve Backshall. \u00a9 Getty Images<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Join shark expert Steve Backshall as he dives into our seas and comes face to face with this powerful predator. Journey from tropical coastlines to the open ocean and discover the truth about these much-maligned creatures and what can be done to protect them.<\/p>\n

Backshall is well known for his extreme expeditions and fearless dives with the likes of anacondas, hippopotamus<\/a> and, most recently, a great hammerhead shark on Blue Planet Live<\/em>. This three-part series promises to be just as jaw-dropping.<\/p>\n

The Mating Game (2021)<\/h3>\n