Nora Young

Between May and July, the sardine run along the East coast of South Africa is one of nature’s greatest spectacles. In terms of biomass, researchers estimate this annual gathering of sardines could rival Africa’s wildebeest migration. Prompted by an influx of cold water, billions of these tiny fish start a journey that becomes an epic movable feast for sharks, gannets, seals, dolphins and whales.

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendors of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.