Secrets of the Penguins
★ 7.6 · 2025 · Documentary
Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.
Episodes
1. Heart of the Emperors47m · In Antarctica, emperor penguin societies reveal mysterious bonds forged from birth. These bonds are the secret to surviving their extreme world.
2. Survival of the Smartest43m · The banded penguins venture far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands—and even city life—to become perhaps the smartest of all.
3. Rebels with a Cause47m · In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to find their edge. Taking risks helps make them the most successful of all.More Like This
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