There's something uncanny about the way the bbc's natural history unit manages to so consistently set the tone for the wildlife industry. Though some might suggest a diabolical transaction may be at the heart of it, that the bbc nhu has continued to produce such notable natural history - landing five of the top 10 spots in this informal survey alone - is certainly admirable. As a demonstration of that longevity, consider that the bbc films selected here span almost three decades, from 1979's

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