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Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tissues at the ready! David Attenborough captures tear-jerking moment between mother gorilla and her newborn baby in BBC documentary Parenthood
Beloved broadcaster David Attenborough has captured a tender moment between a gorilla mother and her newborn baby in a new BBC documentary. The biologist still appears on TV screens at the impressive age of 99, and his new five-part series, aptly named Parenthood, narrates the stories of animals raising their young. In a tear-jerking clip, Attenborough's team captured the wonderful moment a gorilla mother clutches her sleeping newborn to her chest, as he twitches fitfully in his slumber. The clip shows a female western lowland gorilla with her moments-old baby in a breathtaking landscape of green jungle. Narrating, Sir David says: 'For his mother, the arrival of her young baby is the start of a new chapter in her adult life - parenthood. 'Her journey will be challenging, full of excitement, uncertainty and complete commitment. The clip shows a female western lowland gorilla with her moments-old baby in a breathtaking landscape of green jungle 'There will be mistakes - there always are. But success for her, and indeed for all parents, has perhaps the greatest of consequences, it ensures the future of life on our planet.' Sir David's admirable narration points subtly to the connection humans have with the animal kingdom, sharing with them the primal and deeply moving experience of nurturing new life. The new docu-series will highlight how parenting in the wild can be 'a high-stakes game in which some animal parents must come up with extraordinary strategies to give their young a head start.' Filmed over three years and spanning six continents, fans have been offered a glimpse of the upcoming series. The camera shows close-ups of the baby's tiny hands and feet, and even the moment where his legs slip as he sleepily holds on to his mother. To ease the process, the mother gorilla then rolls onto the ground and snuggles her baby close to her chest. Finally, viewers are shown the baby's large, curious eyes as he wakes up and gazes towards the camera in wonder. Parenthood has promised watchers 'astonishing, never-before-seen animal behaviours in stunning ultra high definition, from the remote jungles of Bhutan to the grasslands of Botswana.' The rarest animal filmed in the making of the project is the endangered Iberian Lynx, found in central Spain. The impressive series follows the May 2025 release of yet another Attenborough film titled Ocean: With David Attenborough. Ocean: With David Attenborough has grossed £2,526,000 at the global box office - the most of any documentary in 2025. The new production, which was released on the British icon's 99th birthday on May 8, has captivated audiences across the globe. Dubbed the 'greatest message he's ever told', the movie sees Sir David delve further than ever before into 'the most important place on earth' - its oceans. The environmentalist argues that our seas are at a crossroads after being damaged by pollution and bottom trawling, but Sir David affirms that 'they can bounce back'. And the film has been as popular as its producers anticipated, grossing £1.16million in the UK and Ireland and a staggering £2.5million globally. The film has broken into the top 25 grossing theatrically released documentaries of all time. The camera shows close-ups of the baby's tiny hands and feet, and even the moment where his legs slip as he sleepily holds on to his mother Following its success, directors Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey and Colin Butfield said: 'We're incredible proud to see Ocean: With David Attenborough embraced by audiences worldwide and making box office history. 'This film was created for the big screen - to immerse viewers in the beauty and fragility of our ocean as never seen before seen - and its success shows this timely story resonates. 'As the UN Ocean Conference approaches, we hope the film and David Attenborough's powerful message continue to inspire global conversation and action for the ocean.' Produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet studios, the film displays never-seen-before footage of the damage that bottom trawling - a common fishing practice around the world - has done to the seabed. The footage shows how the chain that trawlers drag behind them scours the seafloor, forcing the creatures it disturbs into the net behind. The process also releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the sea, something which contributes to global warming.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
98-Year-Old David Attenborough Makes Emotional Statement About the 'End' of His Life
Over the course of his nearly 100-year-long lifetime, David Attenborough has dedicated himself to displaying the wondrous phenomena that characterize Earth's natural surroundings. Now, on the eve of his 99th birthday, the celebrated host of Life and Our Planet is reflecting on his personal mortality, as well as his own thoughts when it comes to future environmental conservation efforts. The 98-year-old Attenborough's upcoming project -- Ocean: With David Attenborough -- is scheduled to be released on May 8, coinciding with the popular broadcaster's birthday. According to The Daily Mail, Ocean comes chock full of poignant commentary from Attenborough, characterized by personal admissions surrounding the conservationist's health. "When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity," Attenborough observes in his new film. "Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea," the broadcaster continues. Attenborough carries in on a similarly contemplative tone, alluding to his own "poor health" while marveling at the achievements of deep-sea ocean explorers and industrious environmentalists. "Today, it is in such poor health I would find it hard not to lose hope were it not for the most remarkable discovery of all," he goes on to say. Though approaching his 100th year on our planet, Attenborough has hardly slowed down in his filmmaking endeavors. Remaining just as hard at work as he had throughout his previous decades, the 98-year-old TV personality has continuously reiterated the importance of preserving our surroundings -- something he believes spells out hope for the continued survival of Earth and every species occupying the planet. "If we save the sea, we save our world," Attenborough remarks at one point in the documentary. "After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure nothing is more important."
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The one food Sir David Attenborough cut out which could help him 'live past 100' - after admitting he is 'nearing the end of his life' in powerful statement
Sir David Attenborough has put his healthy and enduring life down to one simple diet change he made almost 10 years ago. The legendary broadcaster, 98, admitted he his nearing the 'end of his life' on Wednesday in a powerful statement ahead of his new film Ocean: With David Attenborough. Sir David did, however, express his desire to reach his 100th birthday, just over a week ahead of turning 99 on May 9. And in a 2017 interview, the wildlife expert revealed the one small diet change he made which may help him reach a century. 'I have certainly changed my diet,' he said. 'Not in a great sort of dramatic way - but I don't think I've eaten red meat for months. 'I do eat cheese, I have to say, and I eat fish. But by and large, I've become much more vegetarian over the past few years than I ever thought I'd be.' A growing number of people have decided to give up eating red meats - including beef, lamb, mutton, pork and veal - in recent years for fears the food is affecting their health. Some research has suggested that eating red meat can increase the likelihood of someone getting cancer, heart disease and even Type-II diabetes. Similarly, ultra-processed foods have a clearly identified link to a higher risk of cancer. His comments have resurfaced after the wildlife expert admitted that he is 'nearing the end of his life' in a harrowing and honest statement. He said: 'When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. 'Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea. 'Today, it is in such poor health I would find it hard not to lose hope were it not for the most remarkable discovery of all. 'If we save the sea, we save our world. After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure nothing is more important.' The new film, which will air on Discovery+ on the wildlife expert's 99th birthday, will see him delve 'further than before' into the examination of ocean protection. It will examine inspirational stories of ocean recovery in areas where destructive fishing is banned - such as the Isle of Arran, Scotland and Hawaii. Sir David contends that 'the ocean can recover faster than we can ever imagine'. 'My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery,' he added. 'Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. 'In this film, we share some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored to health. This could be the moment of change. 'Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed, on paper, to achieve this bare minimum and protect a third of the ocean. 'Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.' Sir David Attenborough has been on screens for more than 70 years and become a legendary and treasured broadcaster. Some of his most famous documentaries in recent years include BBC's Planet Earth and Blue Planet, as well as Our Planet on Netflix.
The Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
David Attenborough confronts his own mortality in new documentary
In his upcoming documentary, Ocean: With David Attenborough, the renowned naturalist reflects on coming to 'the end of my life' and highlights the importance of ocean conservation. Sir David says that saving the oceans is crucial for the planet's survival, stating, "If we save the sea, we save our world." The documentary explores the declining health of the world's oceans and presents potential solutions for restoration. It showcases diverse ocean ecosystems and methods to reverse harmful human activity in various habitats. 'After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure nothing is more important,' Sir David says. Ocean: With David Attenborough will be released in cinemas on May 8, Sir David's 99th birthday, before being available on streaming platforms. David Attenborough pinpoints location that will 'save our world' as he nears 'end of his life'
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sir David Attenborough, 98, makes heartfelt admission about 'nearing the end of his life' in powerful statement
Sir David Attenborough has addressed nearing 'the end of his life' in a powerful new statement amid his latest nature documentary. The legendary broadcaster, 98, became reflective about his own mortality as he discussed the state of the world's oceans in his new film Ocean: With David Attenborough, with the release coinciding with his 99th birthday on May 8. David made the heartbreaking admission about his life as he shared his fears over the damage to the seas and the world's ecosystems, poignantly noting that it's not too late to change things - even if he wouldn't be around to see the outcome. Harrowingly looking to a future without him in it, he remarked: 'When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. 'Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.' He added: 'Today, it is in such poor health I would find it hard not to lose hope were it not for the most remarkable discovery of all.' The wildlife expert, who has been working for over seven decades, did however not that there's a chance that seas can 'bounce back to life', noting: 'If we save the sea, we save our world. After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure nothing is more important.' David further made a reference to his years on this earth as he opened up about the extraordinary ocean discoveries over the decades and how important it is to preserve the health of the oceans. He said: 'My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. 'In this film, we share some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored to health. This could be the moment of change. 'Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed, on paper, to achieve this bare minimum and protect a third of the ocean. 'Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.' The Discovery+ also features historical footage, including scenes from back in 1957 when the animal lover first attempted scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. The much loved TV personality has been on screens for over 70 years, with his first appearance being back in 1954, having started at the BBC in 1952. 'Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea' [pictured in 1965] He was brought in to front wildlife series Zoo Quest after the intended presenter fell ill on location. The series, which was broadcast until 1963, took British viewers into far-flung countries - and supercharged the young naturalist's career. His groundbreaking Life On Earth series, which began in 1979, really put him on the map. In the decades since, Sir David has been behind some of the most successful documentary series in British television, including The Living Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. His work has inspired dozens of other TV presenters.
