Watch Night on Earth

Night on Earth is a fascinating docuseries that explores the behaviour of different species of animals during the night. The show is narrated by none other than Samira Wiley and is available on Netflix. The series shines a spotlight on the nocturnal creatures that reign during the night. It includes interviews with wildlife experts and stunning footage captured using new low light camera technology, allowing us to see these creatures in a way never seen before.

Each episode of Night on Earth focuses on a different habitat at night, such as the African savannah, the oceans, forests, cities and grasslands. The first episode begins in Africa, where we see elephants grazing under the moonlight, lions on the prowl and even a herd of wildebeests crossing a dangerous river. The footage is breathtaking and shows the incredible detail captured in new night vision technology.

Throughout Night on Earth, the camera work includes both time-lapse and freeze-frame techniques to capture the movements of the nocturnal creatures. One of the most impressive episodes takes place in the Amazonian rainforest, where the camera captures the various creatures that emerge from the depths of the jungle at night. The footage includes monkeys, snakes, and even jaguars.

Another episode focuses on a desert environment, highlighting how creatures like scorpions, snakes and tarantulas use their heightened senses to survive in the challenging environment of the desert. The episode highlights how the darkness of the night becomes a blessing rather than a limitation for these creatures.

Along with stunning visuals, Night on Earth provides its viewers with interesting facts about each species, as well as the habitats they live in. We learn about the behaviours of elephants as they communicate with others in their herd, how the Plains Zebra uses its stripes as camouflage and how kangaroos use their hopping techniques to gather food.

The docuseries also provides viewers with insights into how animals perceive the world at night. For example, the sound of owls is amplified on the show and simulated sight and night vision from the animal

Night on Earth is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 29, 2020 and on Netflix