David Attenborough’s Producers Reveal The Biggest Threat To Wildlife

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For the first time ever, High Performance turns to the animal kingdom to unlock the secrets of mammals’ remarkable survival strategies.
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Jake and Damian are joined by the producers of BBC Earth’s “Mammals”, Roger Webb and Harry Lawrence; who share behind-the-scenes challenges and exciting moments from the development of the series. Roger, with 25+ years of experience in crafting mesmerising natural history content, and Harry, whose early career was shaped by the enthralling episodes of Mammals, bring a wealth of insights to the table.
Roger and Harry recount their extraordinary interactions with legendary British Broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, highlighting his humility, passion for nature, and timeless energy. They share the valuable lessons they learned from Sir David, emphasising the importance of staying grounded and finding joy in their work.
The producers also delve into why mammals dominate Earth and what humans can learn from their exceptional parenting and teamwork. We hear captivating tales from their wild filming experiences, and the important role of storytelling in connecting audiences with nature. Roger and Harry also provide a glimpse into how crews prepare meticulously to seize breathtaking moments with mammals without missing opportunities.
This episode is an exciting exploration into wildlife filmmaking, packed with insights into the wonders of nature and the art of capturing it on camera.
0:00 Introduction
0:18 What Is High Performance?
3:11 Surrounded By Miracles
8:10 🚨 Eight Sleep
9:21 Human Babies Are Useless
12:09 How To Be An Alpha
15:25 Lessons From Chimps
19:14 Why Live Like This?
28:59 🚨 Manual
29:30 Filming The Series
37:58 Human Impact On Nature
42:14 David Attenborough
45:08 Quick-Fire Questions
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What's your favourite Attenborough moment? 🤔

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What a fantastic podcast , I really didn't want it to end . Very interesting people with a lot of knowledge, who could share that knowledge in a way that your very average joe can relate too . Keep it up your smashing these interviews . 🐻‍❄🐻‍❄🐧🦦🦛❤

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Love this 💚

[@gazwit1603]

Turtle eegs david Attenborough omelette 1960s turtle soup anyone

[@Coniungere]

Prison chism, but it's an illusion, June 22nd ❤✊️🌎

[@stuartmunro2292]

Attenborough is a poacher (remember how he started out) turned gamekeeper who can be the biggest killers of animals

[@dinaworkman306]

Shut up David you are getting political