Backbreaking work: Deep-sea fishing in the Arctic Ocean

These are the strangest volcanoes on the planet. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Blue and black lava, acid lakes, and mutant sharks… these volcanoes look like something from another planet. But why do they behave so strangely? In this video, we dive deep into the inner workings of our planet to reveal the mind-bending science behind Earth’s weirdest volcanic anomalies. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Check out the other Astrum channels for videos about space and astronomy: ▀▀▀▀▀▀ References: ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Narrator: James Stewart Writer: James Stewart Video Editor: Matt Jamie Animator: Peter Sheppard Researcher: Shourya Shrivastava Script Editor: Damaris McColgan Thumbnail Designers: Peter Sheppard, Juane Dames Publishing Lead: Georgina Brenner Production Coordinator: Rose Unwin Edit Producer: Poppy Pinnock Producers: Alex McColgan, James Stewart Head of Astrum: Jess Jordan Creator of Astrum: Alex McColgan ▀▀▀▀▀▀

Life in the African savannah forces animals to improvise, resulting in some of the most complex co-living arrangements on Earth. From massive weaver bird nests weighing over a ton to underground burrow networks stretching meters deep, different species share space to survive harsh climates and relentless predators. Aardvarks spend their nights tearing through concrete-like soil, unintentionally constructing shelters for warthogs, porcupines, and bee-eater birds seeking safety. Meanwhile, tiny termites build thermal-regulated fortresses that attract squatters like dwarf mongooses, egg-eating snakes, and rock monitors. Every resident plays a role in keeping these animal skyscrapers standing. When an overbuilt nest collapses or an invading ant army breaks through a termite wall, these communities rebuild from scratch, proving that cooperation is the ultimate survival strategy in the wild.

Deep inside the busy urban center of Singapore lies a secret ten hectare woodland paradise packing wild drama into every corner. Up in the canopy, a young long tailed macaque learns how to navigate the treetop gym while dodging threats from above. On the forest floor, the world smallest bee uses a sticky resin trap to defend its honey against relentless ant invaders. Scientists scale ancient trees to save critically endangered plant species, while rare night creatures come out to fight for mates under the dark cover of dusk. From stealthy raptors hunting overhead to high stakes insect battles hidden in plain sight, this urban rainforest holds survival stories you never expected to find in the middle of a modern city.

Deep in the Transylvanian forests, an ancient Bear Cult has survived. Here, Europe’s greatest land predator is a symbol of rebirth in the New Year. Modern Romania has not lost its fascination with bears. It peaked under Ceausescu, in a breeding programme designed to satisfy the dictator’s hunting obsession. His regime is now history, but the bears are still there; and with ever-increasing numbers, conflict is unavoidable. Romania has more bears than any other European country: over 6,000! We follow a female bear and her three cubs as they move from the mountains to become “problem bears” in the town. Three Romanians show, in their different ways, the country’s ambivalent attitude to bears. Follow shepherd Petre Clem, activist Laura Niculescu and the ranger Bogdan Sulica. They all have their own solutions to the same problem. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads

With over 12,000 known caves, Slovenia has a wealth of stories from the underworld. Underworld: Slovenia is a thrilling adventure into one of the most significant ice caves in Europe. A team of expert cavers descend into Paradana, Slovenia’s largest ice cave. Using two different types of scanning technology, they measure the volume of ice, providing a baseline for scientists to measure the effects of climate change. Alongside Paradana, the film explores Slovenia’s other mysterious and varied caves. Postojnska Jama is home to a rare species of blind cave salamander. Križna Jama, a near-pristine underground system of unparalleled beauty, contains the perfectly preserved bones of cave bears - a now extinct giant that once roamed across Europe. Together, these remarkable underworlds secure Slovenia’s position as a capital of caving. -- Welcome to the official Get.factual the original video platform channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every

Hotter temperatures, falling groundwater levels, and dry soil are putting pressure on Germany's water resources. Can plans to improve water retention and restore river landscapes solve the problem? This documentary follows people who are fighting to secure the future of water resources in three German states. They range from scientists to farmers, to environmental groups, and politicians. We discover the consequences of decades of river straightening and hear why floodplains are so important for flood protection, drinking water supply, and climate adaptation. Using the examples of the Unstrut, Mulde, and Elbe rivers, the film illustrates the opportunities offered by renaturation projects as well as the divisions they can cause. Amid the tensions between nature conservation, agriculture, and political interests, one central question arises: How can Germany ensure more water is retained in the land in future? ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and