Phil Coles

The upturned sloth, the glowing sea pen and the tarantula that keeps frogs as pets—this is a celebration of all the Earth’s quirkiest...

A documentary about wild dogs. Features the Arctic fox, the desert jackal, the raccoon dog and the red fox. Produced, directed, and edited by Phil...

Coral reefs are believed by many to have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet. A lot of the life found here can seem very alien at...

The culture of Japan is incredible, from bloom festivals to ultra-modern cities. But there are also more than 130 mammals and 600 bird species...

We live on an ever-moving planet, and as landscapes are altered, wildlife must march to its rhythm. Driven by instinct, they follow the maps...

Half of all bird species undertake annual migrations, everything from heavy-bodied swans to delicate hummingbirds. Migration is one of the most...

Migration is one of the great phenomena of the natural world. When it’s time to move some take to the skies or the oceans, but the migrants we...

Half of all bird species undertake annual migrations, everything from heavy-bodied swans to delicate hummingbirds. Migration is one of the most...

Migration is one of the great phenomena of the natural world. When it’s time to move some take to the skies or the oceans, but the migrants we...

We live on an ever-moving planet, and as landscapes are altered, wildlife must march to its rhythm. Driven by instinct, they follow the maps...

Amphibians are living fossils in a modern world. The various species of frogs, toads, and salamanders are more diverse than you could ever imagine....

Amphibians are living fossils in a modern world. The various species of frogs, toads, and salamanders are more diverse than you could ever imagine....

From the arctic tundra to the great planes, the kingdom of the wolf extends across the entire northern hemisphere. They are icons of the wilderness,...

The ultimate icons of the polar wilderness able to withstand the harshest environments and remain a top predator; the lives of polar bears are...

Angry birds are very popular- especially among game-playing kids, but are there real angry birds out there? Birds battle to survive, find food, and...

Angry birds are very popular- especially among game-playing kids, but are there real angry birds out there? Birds battle to survive, find food, and...

A fossil discovered in 2006 contains two nearly complete dinosaurs locked in battle: a triceratops and a carnivore.

Animals shock us with the most bizarre appearances - some even look like they've been dressing up. But the weird and wonderful shapes and colours of...

Little cats are predators with incredible hunting skills and looks, including big-eared, long-legged, jumping servals, fish-catching jungle cats,...

It’s a pretty tough decision to pick nature's cutest animal - a koala, a penguin, a big-eyed, wobbly-kneed fawn, a fluffy white seal, playing...

Gorillas live in complex social groups led by a dominant male silverback; he is intelligent and powerful, fiercely leading his troop through the...

The untold story of South Africa's blackfoot Penguins.

The jaguar is the third largest of the big cats and pound for pound the most powerful. Our jaguar patrols a home range of over one hundred square...

Some people love squirrels others see them as pests and glorified rats but we can all agree that the characterful rodents are speedy quirky...

Two otter pups have been carefully watched over by their mother for a year, but her tireless work will soon come to an end. From here on the pups...

There are two phenomenal beasts that rule one of Africa's true wilderness areas - Buffalos and Lions. The first dominate the plains with bulk, power...

We think of the lion as the king of beasts - the perfect predators - built to make a swift clean kill - but think again. Now spectacular footage...

We take our features, our noses, eyes, and ears for granted, but they are pretty weird things until you look at the nose of a tapir or desman, the...

On the African plains, where only the strong survive, one big cat rules supreme. This is life in the raw: savage, beautiful and unforgettable. During...

There are few places on the planet more magical than the forest. To spend a day here is nature’s way of offering a spa, a bathe in nature....

Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska is home to the largest bear on earth, the Kodiak Bear. At least 2,500 bears live on the island and the animal is...

Denali comprises six million acres of pristine Alaskan wilderness, one of the largest protected natural habitats on Earth. It is home to some of the...

When cataclysmic forces of nature wiped out the dinosaurs, only the monstrous and alien-like horseshoe crab survived. This one hour special follows...

When cataclysmic forces of nature wiped out the dinosaurs, only the monstrous and alien-like horseshoe crab survived. This one hour special follows...

These Birds Were Made For Walking Few things are more wondrous than the gift of flight, but some birds have chosen to give it up – the question...

This entertaining and educational 50-minute program follows well-known biologist Mac van Roosmalen as he pursues his life-long fascination with...

The extinction of the dinosaurs did not mean the end of the reptiles; their great adaptability has allowed them to survive and, today, to continue to...

Much loved clowns of the sea seals are endlessly fascinating. Agile hunters and graceful in the water and yet bloated sausages on land seals...

We all have hobbies regarding the world of insects, they are very annoying with their buzzing, their pecking and even their horrifying appearance,...

We all have hobbies regarding the world of insects, they are very annoying with their buzzing, their pecking and even their horrifying appearance,...

The endless plains of East Africa is lion country. An abundance of food and water make this a paradise for lions. The most social of all cats, lions...

The Lion, Africa’s ultimate predator. They’re known as the kings of the jungle yet their homeland is an open grassland rather than...

The polar regions have the most distinct seasons and the harshest living conditions. Even so, some of the most impressive and iconic species call...

We love a walk in the woods, but for the most part we have no idea of the dramas playing out above us. The trees' canopy holds its biggest animal...

A documentary about wild dogs. Features the Arctic fox, the desert jackal, the raccoon dog and the red fox. Produced, directed, and edited by Phil...

A documentary about wild dogs. Features the Arctic fox, the desert jackal, the raccoon dog and the red fox. Produced, directed, and edited by Phil...

A documentary about wild dogs. Features the Arctic fox, the desert jackal, the raccoon dog and the red fox. Produced, directed, and edited by Phil...