The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
- 1960-2026
- 65 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
Season 64 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Teenager
The science of adolescence: understanding this dramatic, mysterious and critically important phase of life, for humans and other animals.
Episode 2
Sweat!
With the planet getting warmer, host Anthony Morgan discovers it's time we knew more about our unique cooling system and oft maligned superpower, SWEAT.
Episode 3
Foodspiracy
Why ultra-processed foods are irresistible - and how they impact our health. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan investigate.
Episode 4
Shared Planet: Cities
From New York to Kolkata, there are surprising benefits to us that come from sharing space with the wildlife in our cities.
Episode 5
Shared Planet: Open Spaces
Grasslands account for half of the total land area on the planet and most have been converted for human use. There are some places though where people and wildlife can both prosper by sharing space.
Episode 6
Shared Planet: Waters
Water provides the largest habitat on Earth, but water-dependent wildlife is declining fast. Learning to share these watery worlds can offer a brighter future for the entire planet.
Episode 7
Shared Planet: Forests
Forests are essential for life on our planet, but humans are cutting more down every year. These inspiring people are reshaping how we live and work in Earth's forests, sharing space with wildlife.
Episode 8
The Secret Knowledge of Animals
From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to birds that know how to avoid tsunamis and cyclones, scientists are using wearable technology to tap into the "secret knowledge" of animals.
Episode 9
Singing Back the Buffalo
A richly visual and deeply uplifting story of humanity's connections to buffalo how their return to the Great Plains can usher in a new era of sustainability and balance.
Episode 10
Dances with Cranes
A year in the life of whooping cranes, and the humans saving them from extinction.
Episode 11
Plastic People
Microplastics are everywhere. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki joins science journalist Ziya Tong for an investigation into our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.
Episode 12
Animal Pride
Through a journey of scientific discovery, naturalist Connel Bradwell explores queerness and sexual diversity in Nature, and questions why we've been missing it all along.
Episode 13
Dad Bods
Science is revealing the truth about 'dad bods' and how having a child can dramatically affect the brains and bodies of men. Real dad bods are less about the pudge and more about the smarts.
Episode 14
Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster
A dive to the Titanic. A fatal implosion. Inside the investigation to uncover the truth about the Titan's final journey.