This Earth Day, embark on an unforgettable adventure with National Geographic’s Secrets of the Penguins. The series takes viewers of all ages to the farthest corners of the world to witness penguin behaviors captured on film for the first time—showcasing the cute and fluffy flightless birds as they brave some of the most extreme environments on Earth.
Narrated by Blake Lively (Another Simple Favor), the three-part series premieres on April 21 on Disney+, and on April 22 at 8 PM on National Geographic available via du and e&. It is executive produced by National Geographic Explorer-at-Large and Academy Award®-winning filmmaker James Cameron, alongside Emmy and BAFTA winners Ruth Roberts and Martin Williams of Talesmith.
Secrets of the Penguins follows penguins across the global, from icy wilderness of Antarctica and the dramatic coastlines of South Georgia to the deserts of Namibia and the tropical waters of the Galapagos Islands. With cinematic flair and scientific depth, the series captures the charm, wit and surprising boldness of penguins as they adapt, survive and even thrive in some of the world’s most extreme environments.
Across three captivating episodes: Heart of the Emperors, Survival of the Smartest, and Rebels with a Cause, viewers will witness extraordinary moments in penguin life, including emperor chicks making a daring leap off a 50-foot cliff into the ocean, African penguins nesting in desert caves and Galapagos penguins pulling off a strategic fish heist from unsuspecting pelicans. For the first time, witness healthy rockaroni chicks—a rare hybrid of rockhopper and macaroni penguins—offering a fascinating glimpse into potential evolution and adaptation. Other remarkable scenes include a brave rockhopper fending off a southern sea lion, the first-ever footage of a hidden cave colony of African penguins, and clever Galapagos penguins teaming up for a daring heist: stealing fish straight from pelican beaks and skilfully herding sardine bait balls.
The family-friendly series taps into the passion and expertise of world-renowned scientists and conservationists, including National Geographic Explorer and marine biologist Dr. Pablo Borboroglu, conservation biologist Dr. Michelle LaRue, African penguin expert Dr. Andrea Thiebault, doctor of veterinary medicine Dr. Gustavo Jiménez Uzcátegui, penguin expert Dr. Jessica Kemper, and marine biologist Dr. Katta Ludynia.
The series is the latest installment in National Geographic’s Emmy-winning Secrets of franchise. Previous seasons include SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS, narrated by Paul Rudd; SECRETS OF THE ELEPHANTS, narrated by Natalie Portman; and Emmy-winning SECRETS OF THE WHALES, narrated by Sigourney Weaver. All installments are currently streaming on Disney+.
Secrets of the Penguins premieres on Disney+ on April 21 and airs on National Geographic on April 22 at 8 PM.
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