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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...
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Season 1

  • Heart of the Emperors
    8.7/1065 votes

    Heart of the Emperors

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/2025

    In Antarctica, emperor penguin societies reveal mysterious bonds forged from birth. These bonds are the secret to surviving their extreme world.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Survival of the Smartest
    8.2/1045 votes

    Survival of the Smartest

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2025

    The banded penguins venture far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands—and even city life—to become perhaps the smartest of all.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Rebels with a Cause
    8.6/1044 votes

    Rebels with a Cause

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2025

    In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to find their edge. Taking risks helps make them the most successful of all.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown