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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.
- Cast:
- Blake Lively, Bertie Gregory
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Network:
- National Geographic
Episode guide
Seasons
Miniseries
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Heart of the Emperors
2025-04-20 · 47mIn Antarctica, emperor penguin societies reveal mysterious bonds forged from birth. These bonds are the secret to surviving their extreme world.
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E02
Episode 2
Survival of the Smartest
2025-04-20 · 43mThe banded penguins venture far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands—and even city life—to become perhaps the smartest of all.
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E03
Episode 3
Rebels with a Cause
2025-04-20 · 47mIn the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to find their edge. Taking risks helps make them the most successful of all.
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Blake Lively
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bertie Gregory
Self - Explorer
