On land, underwater or in the skies, many animals and plants have developed shimmering colors, invisible to the human eye: fluorescence. But what is this particularity for them? This documentary with its beautiful images explores a fascinating field of study, still little explored by science.

Shine to unite

Many animal and plant species have developed shimmering colors, invisible to the human eye: fluorescence. How were they able to exploit this faculty in the service of predation or camouflage - in a word, survival?

Shine to survive

From the jungles of Singapore to the coral reefs of Indonesia, from the ornaments of Australian budgies to the deceptive traps of carnivorous plants, this film explores a world where light becomes language. Seduction, camouflage, overexploitation, reproduction: fluorescence directs behavior, often without us noticing. A light phenomenon that science is just beginning to decipher.

All Episodes of Shining Nature

All Episodes of Shining Nature

Season 1

Shine to unite

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2025

Shine to survive

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2025