Secrets of the Penguins

From the Emperor Penguins’ revelatory bonds of friendship to the gritty resolve of Gentoos and Rockhoppers, and the astonishing ingenuity of the migrant penguins that reached deserts and far beyond, their incredible traditions and societies echo ours in ways we never dreamt possible – until now.

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Ended

Original Name

Secrets of the Penguins

First Air Date

April 20, 2025

Last Air Date

April 20, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Lightstorm Entertainment Talesmith National Geographic

Networks

National Geographic

S01E03

Rebels with a Cause

It takes a special type of courageous penguin to survive the fierce Southern Ocean, but 40 million crowd its isolated, rocky outposts, and they are some of the most successful penguins on Earth. National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory follows the rockhoppers, gentoos and macaronis to discover a world of risk-takers, rebels and unconventional parents.

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