Secrets of the Penguins

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 are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Apr 20, 2025

1 seaons till Apr 20, 2025

Popularity: 3.503
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Networks
(US)
Production

Lightstorm Entertainment (US)Talesmith (GB)National Geographic (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Rebels with a Cause

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Miniseries

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1Heart of the Emperors47 min

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

  • Episode 2Survival of the Smartest43 min

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

  • Episode 3Rebels with a Cause47 min

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

Crew & Team

James Cameron

Executive Producer

Elisabeth Pinto

Line Producer

Amabel Adcock

Producer's Assistant

Marina Hui

Producer's Assistant

Ruth Roberts

Executive Producer

Martin Williams

Executive Producer

Tabitha Hilton-Berry

Production Manager

Rob Slater

Production Manager

Jas Singh

Production Coordinator

Natalie Pendleton

Production Coordinator

Bertie Gregory

Producer

Serena Davies

Producer

Ruth Peacey

Producer

Kim Butts

Producer

Aidan Tumas

Line Producer

Pam Caragol

Executive Producer

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