Planet Defenders

202125m

A series of films presented by leading young natural history film-makers, each exploring an endangered species and what can be done to conserve and protect them.

Production

Logo for BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2021

Still image for Planet Defenders season 1 episode 1: Ashwika and the Gibbons

1. Ashwika and the Gibbons

Ashwika is passionate about protecting India's only ape: the hoolock gibbon.

Still image for Planet Defenders season 1 episode 2: Erin and the Penguins

2. Erin and the Penguins

Adventurer Erin is on a mission to film rockhopper penguins on the Falkland Islands.

Still image for Planet Defenders season 1 episode 3: Jahawi and the Dolphins

3. Jahawi and the Dolphins

Jahawi is an underwater camera operator who is passionate about preserving the coastline of Kenya.

Still image for Planet Defenders season 1 episode 4: Megan and the Sharks

4. Megan and the Sharks

Wildlife presenter Megan is on a mission to uncover the threats facing sharks in UK waters.

Still image for Planet Defenders season 1 episode 5: Malaika and the Elephants

5. Malaika and the Elephants

Elephant fanatic Malaika is on a mission to uncover why these beautiful animals are in danger.

Still image for Planet Defenders season 1 episode 6: Jack and Rewilding

6. Jack and Rewilding

Environmentalist Jack Harries is on a mission to film beavers, red squirrels, and Scottish Wildcats.

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