Great Migrations

Creatures whose lives depend on their ability to get up and go.

Tracking the epic journeys birds, mammals, fish and insects make in order to survive. Stephen Fry narrates as they traverse Costa Rica, Sudan and Australia.

Advances in scientific technology and data collection are revealing a new understanding of animal decision-making, swarm dynamics and the inner workings of a herd, flock or pod.

From microscopic plankton to rare desert elephants, predatory bald eagles to luminous jellyfish, and ravenous great white sharks to lightning-quick peregrine falcons, our planet is on the move.

From the Arctic ice flows to the salt pans of Botswana, follow some of the trillions of creatures which migrate to feed, breed or simply stay alive.

This film is a unique presentation of the very best footage and spectacular orchestral score of National Geographic's Great Migrations Television Event.