Sir David Attenborough Gives a Lesson on Seeds | The Green Planet | BBC Earth

Giant seeds, tiny seeds, floaty seeds and flying seeds. Sir David Attenborough gives us a quick biology lesson in all of them.
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[@koriw1701]

Mad respect for David Attenborough! He's 95 years old and will be 96 on May 8th. He is the world's most travelled human (except for astronauts) because of how many times he's been around the world for his work with so many forms of nature studies. I wish he could live forever...

[@matimus100]

👆🤡 we say nonsense 🦏🦁🐘🦉

[@pandooju]

Damn, I thought he was around his 70-80s. He looks younger than expected.

[@matimus100]

@@pandooju Sir David is a Primate he will pass.

[@DBT1007]

That's a dumb wish. Better u wish like.. "i hope we record more of his voices before he gone forever" And also "hope humankind finally work together to repair the earth before he gone forever"

[@Icetea-2000]

@@matimus100 What does that even mean

[@JackE.Johnson322]

This is a voice that explains the world inside of my head

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

You're lucky! The voice in my head is Gilbert Gottfried!

[@Future_Pheonix]

How do I Choose a voice, is it in settings?

[@zetsubowidz2287]

Hey how to download it and mod it? Need some tutorial

[@sugu8403]

The voice inside my head is Macho Man Randy Savage and I don’t regret it one bit especially when I’m reading documents at work 😂

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

@@Future_Pheonix actually it might have to do with your earliest memories of life, what influenced you when you discovered the world first and what soothed you when you had hard time understanding. Sometimes it changes with experience though, but the point is that’s the tone that sooth you when you expand your mind. You might try and model the tone when you’re speaking to yourself out loud, if you’re looking for a change, but I wouldn’t worry about it since you probably already have a tone that you find mind expanding AND soothing , made just exactly for your current needs.

[@phoebekristine]

Cant imagine BBC Earth without David Attenborough in it. He is a legend. The best story teller. Make you really want to listen to whatever he is saying. 🥰 Stay healthy and long live Sir David.

[@laddierule7980]

Can't imagine the planet Earth without this man. He is a true gift.

[@laddierule7980]

@Paul Miskimmon Thank you for that..I had no idea. He doesn't look a day over 87.

[@steson]

You say long live like he isn't 95 already sheesh

[@VwithNature]

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[@VwithNature]

@@steson kzbin.infofU5ei3fgolc?feature=share

[@galetanu6052]

I am 71. I used to see Sir David in films we watched in upper primary school science classes and all the way through high school. He made the brilliant classes and studies so enjoyable. He's just the greatest.!!

[@Jm649]

Wow what a legacy he has

[@TubeUil]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. He has been part of most of your life then:) I'm 40, and he certainly has been part of my life. I feel so much enjoyment watching any documentary with David Attenborough, and am happy he is still active at his age. Just a better world with him in it!

[@jenm1]

it's nice that there's this multigenerational man who can bring us together

[@Bryanseas]

@@jenm1 96 years old, really wish he can make it to over 100 :< really wish we can get more recordings, i think ive done near viewed em all and i wanna listen to more

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👏🙌 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖🙌

[@keyzin]

David Attenborough's voice means we are in for a treat !

[@derekfisher8571]

He is the best at what he does, without question. What a win for the earth and all of us to have Sir Attenborough around in our lifetime.

[@deborahvaughan5231]

The Earth certainly needs a wonderful man like you Sir. ❤

[@plasmaastronaut]

there's something not right. They can't find him a replacement in the last 25 years? How hard is it to narrate a wildlife program? His style is old fashioned and straight talking with nice dose of intrigue and story. Somewhat similar to Ray Myers. Dave is too old for it now, he looks like he's had a stoke and problem with his lower guts

[@user-gi6mq2qf5w]

Agreed, RIP Attenborough

[@hergasson1939]

@@user-gi6mq2qf5w david is still alive

[@user-gi6mq2qf5w]

@@hergasson1939 RIP in advance, it's coming soon probably

[@itzreece6347]

Legendary Guy, definitely enjoy him narrating.

[@4bidden1]

Thanks for beating the colts

[@itzreece6347]

@@4bidden1 Hopefully the beginning of winning consistently lol

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

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[@azarkfataldelusion6587]

Almost 70 yrs ago this man had a vision of bringing various wildlife forms to us in our homes. From working on thin budgets, travelling between various tribes for weeks, waiting on worst possible airstrips for days in even harsher weathers just to bring us a footage of the rare animals we haven't seen before. This man truly is a Gem. I'm so glad he inspired me and was a part of my childhood.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👏🙌 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖🙌

[@MsKamakshi]

Sir David : look! The seeds Me: look! Thats the guy with an amazing personality and a stunning voice😘❤️

[@martyp00s]

This man could recite a train timetable and I'd be completely enthralled.

[@somnyad]

Sadly, for most of us I'm not sure the contents of a train timetable would be as interesting as our eternally complex planet... 🌷😆

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👏🙌 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖🙌

[@imanmodern]

His voice on national geographic wild chanel so amazing

[@SkellerART]

The way he was holding that seed in the thumbnail, I thought this was going to be one big dirty joke...I watched this whole video waiting for it.

[@beautyforashes2022]

So interesting and I love anything hosted by Sir Attenborough. He always makes whatever documentary I'm watching that much better, just by his presence and excellent commentary. I'm glad that he's still with us.

[@krokodyl1927]

It’s like Sir David Attenborough reading a romance novel about him and nature. 😊

[@beautyforashes2022]

@@krokodyl1927 I completely agree, it is like that and he just has a way of making us smile. 😁

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😁

[@deanagallatin6974]

I love his voice, the way he talks, the way the animals respond to him. Just everything!

[@BirdBath1]

I am too

[@brofenix]

David Attenborough's dance at the beginning is pretty poppin'.

[@teebashdefat3775]

I just can't get enough of his voice! 💜

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👏🙌 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖🙌

[@Sahishnnuta]

This video has a deeper meaning. Beautiful :)

[@earthn1447]

I hope Sir has spread his seeds - we need more like him! His wisdom is the best seed of all spread to millions of us.

[@smorch9322]

i’m not sure what to think about this

[@chasin699]

lmao

[@js7619]

SCREAMING

[@SK-rs1hu]

​@@smorch9322she would

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

His voice is so soothing

[@teebashdefat3775]

Good to see you again Sir!

[@noshpetunia]

1:52 Mad respect to Sir David for taking the time to count all the seeds in the pod 🤯🥺

[@mnmlst1]

Attenborough should be immortal. He's such a legend.

[@themetaversebeing]

I don't know why, I am getting emotional and having tears in my eyes. I love him so much.

[@malek4416]

me too

[@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong]

because you're a deeply closeted homosexual man

[@Robkinggozer]

The man is truly a force of nature.

[@wholeNwon]

Well said.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

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[@angelikakoklenkova3750]

однажды, много лет назад я посмотрела 10 серий фильма " Удивительная жизнь растений", с ведущим Дэвидом Аттенборо...с тех пор он-мой кумир!!!..и я уже посмотрела десятки фильмов про животных и растения с моим любимым сэром Дэвидом и никогда мне это не надоест)))....обожаю-обожаю!!! очень интересно и познавательно!!

[@anasapsana824]

Я в детстве прочитала его книгу, а потом была крайне поражена, что он жив, Удивительную жизнь растений раньше возила на дисках с собой 😀

[@Dralfaz]

Love his voice

[@twinflowerfioretta]

after work in the Hospital, watching D. Attenborough, - so delightful and great Joy! Thanks a lot! 🤗

[@SciNatureVoice]

I genuinely love this man and his passion for natural world... it's crazy...

[@victorrojas1412]

David Attenborough is a national treasure

[@krutibhavsar9534]

Im sorry but a global treasure.

[@elisemiller13]

This elder is such a vast treasure of knowledge and hands on natural world story telling. Long may he thrive ~

[@ipuya]

Other than my immediate family and a handful of close friends, Sir David Attenborough is by far my favorite human being. A living legend.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

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[@Elys-Ian]

That first seed bring back memories.We used to play with it during lunch break in school. Sometimes we rub it to the floor then we put it to someone's skin.. You damn right it is really hot.

[@Andrea-ho8uv]

Sir Attenborough is a legend

[@kakazi2170]

"This is the heaviest seed of all" *casually lifts a 30-40 pound seed with no visible effort*

[@zweigackroyd7301]

He did say it CAN get that heavy, not that the one he picked up was that heavy.

[@cruzmalibu4361]

That seed is also known as a “butt nut”

[@nanotech2080]

@@cruzmalibu4361 Time to time I make those as well

[@ekkehard8]

Those seeds can have as much energy stored as an adult man. Try to picture 4000 apples keeping something as sedentary as a plant alive for a long long time.

[@halyfay3198]

His voice 😍

[@vlrissolo]

And it got better with age.

[@sethuzsz3610]

My hero 😍❤️💖😍❤️💖😍💖💖💖😍💖😍😍💖😍😍💖💖😍😍😍😍💖😍💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍💖😍💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍

[@Sweg177]

David is a gift to humanity

[@greggregorygregson4495]

Thanks David.

[@Ahrim565]

man the outro always gives me chills

[@rajgill7576]

That's amazing. Coco de mer is named coconut of the sea because first theories of this plant were believed to grow underwater, as the only way these were found for centuries was washed up on shores.

[@tcitrus]

I love his voice and the contents he narrates. Simply amazing. 💋

[@afterthestorm221]

An icon at work.

[@borisnikolic246]

I could listen to sir David Attenborough narrate even the Terms and Conditions document with joy. Such a golden voice on such a wonderful man. May he see many more years to come.

[@Bking055]

I listen to David when going to bed, such a soft voice. I just love his voice and knowledge

[@cohandora]

What a nice move he showed us in the beginning of the video

[@buraqstudio0786]

Dance moves

[@TwoLargePizzas]

Sir David Attenborough makes learning so much more interesting.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👏🙌 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖🙌

[@brandonjohnson4121]

This man is a worldwide treasure. Nearly 96 years old and still teaching us about this crazy world we live on. Thank you Sir David Attenborough.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👏🙌 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖🙌

[@2222...]

Happy birthday for tomorrow, sir, have a wonderful year and keep up the amazing work!

[@jacobwebster6446]

He has always just given me a sense of peace, and calmess when I listen to him speak.

[@jayr4717]

I have watch almost all his documentary since my childhood. He is a legend. Every time I watch him makes me want to learn more about nature and science. Just amazing person.

[@chrisaguilera1564]

Ladies and gentlemen Mr. Sir David Attenborough.😀

[@cfowler7936]

Those seed he sent off I hope will sprout and make new plants to continue on.

[@das.3383]

His voice brings back a lot of memories

[@davidfitcher2953]

Everything becomes fascinating when this man speaks. God bless him

[@jaymz1999]

I don’t think he cares much about that spell.

[@lknanml]

LOVE David Attenborough! Right up there with Carl Sagan and Jacques Cousteau. At this point I think it's easier to count the number of documentaries he hasn't narrated. Full on legend!

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

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[@samirmanohar573]

He is The Undisputed Nature Man Most of other presentor are more keen to show their own face rather than the subjects presented . His Voice Mesmerises one's soul.

[@ylstorage7085]

@0:43 That's one absolute unit of a ... brain, on Sir Attenborough.

[@TunaFreeDolphinMeat]

A Human we can be proud of. A team that produces first-class nature programs

[@tenmiltenmil1770]

I have so much respect for Sir Attenborough ! For decades I have learned so much by watching his documentaries ! Such an endearing intelligent man ! Thank you for sharing this wonderful video ! ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

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[@tenmiltenmil1770]

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[@theGlobalSphere]

This man is unmatched! Truly remarkable 👏. Lots of love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@HanSoloxcs]

David Attenborough is an international treasure.

[@buituyen9484]

When I was a kid, instead of going outside with friends, i always stay home and watch David Attenborough ( at that time I don't know his name). and after like 20 years later, I'm sitting here watching this video. Time is nothing with this man's motivation. I may don't have a fun childhood like my friends but I'm happy that this man made my childhood meaningful

[@patrickmokaraka1813]

I love this dood hes been around for years with this stunning wildlife much love to your sir david

[@Imcoolurcool]

Sir David’s voice is absolutely ICONIC!

[@ekaterinazakharova477]

Mr. David, I love you and I love everything about you. I'm from Seychelles and the giant seed you've mentioned is designed to float and travel long distances and land on beaches then germinate.

[@PatriciaG.5050]

I love this guy. His voice is amazing. How old is he??

[@PatriciaG.5050]

@UCRbPP5mvbcc9ELnO-iDO0Gw that is so cool. Thanks for the info..

[@DilipKumar-sz4mw]

Huge respect to sir attenborough, what a voice, what a knowledge, what a way of presenting. What a wonderful world.

[@amechailangphong2478]

Sir David attenborough I always admire your voice.❤

[@Iamthewarner557]

Indeed, Allah is the One Who causes seeds and fruit stones to sprout. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. That is Allah! How can you then be deluded ˹from the truth˺? He causes the dawn to break, and has made the night for rest and ˹made˺ the sun and the moon ˹to travel˺ with precision. That is the design of the Almighty, All-Knowing. And He is the One Who has made the stars as your guide through the darkness of land and sea. We have already made the signs clear for people who know. And He is the One Who originated you all from a single soul, then assigned you a place to live and another to ˹be laid to˺ rest. We have already made the signs clear for people who comprehend. And He(Allah) is the One Who sends down rain from the sky-causing all kinds of plants to grow-producing green stalks from which We bring forth clustered grain. And from palm trees come clusters of dates hanging within reach. ˹There are˺ also gardens of grapevines, olives, and pomegranates, similar ˹in shape˺ but dissimilar ˹in taste˺. Look at their fruit as it yields and ripens! Indeed, in these are signs for people who believe. Qur'an 6(95:99)

[@liambohl]

It looks like the seed at 2:41 uses two rotating tails to jostle itself, probably to help it settle to the ground. So cool!

[@Juneebug18]

I love this man's mannerisms. He is an amazing human being within nature. He has taught me a lot and gotten me through hard times. Thank you Sir David Attenborough! ❤ 😇

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

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[@BogdanMKwiatek]

Gooood to see you Sir! We have met at the Sydney Airport in Dec 2006. Long Life in Full Health and Happiness

[@johan_esteve]

the way no one asked

[@tritiumrecords717]

Im going to be heartbroken and so sad when david passes, ive loved this man since the day i was born, hes our planets greatest mentor...🤗

[@HobiCerdas]

We all love your voice. Noo one can't replace you and your voice at all

[@Nik-lf4rw]

this dude is a legend, i cant imagne the knowledge he gathered throughout the years

[@neochoerusaesopiretirado3706]

he is my idol

[@RanmaSyaoranSaotome]

Those seeds blown at 1:59 by Sir David Attenborough will one day sprout, and a plant couldn't have hoped for a better start!

[@truth294486]

I love you Sir Attenborough! ❤️

[@youngfella7547]

David Attenborogh definitely deserves his flowers while he's still with us! 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤

[@Scrubasteveable]

He did a series a long time ago called 'The Private Life of Plants'. It was phenomenal!!! A must see for things like this.

[@BossManJD]

His voice is stuck in my head every video i watch i love hearing his voice

[@Turkalicious1388]

This is the most beautiful channel ever created!! Hands down!!

[@yusufcx6726]

Respect

[@space1commander]

Yes, Sir David Attenborough He is one of the best narrator in the Wold and it is a great thing that He works for the best documentary Channels in the World. Long live Sir David Attenborough and after He leaves Us, He will live in our minds for a long time just like professor Carl Sagan still leaving in many us in the science community. God bless all those bright minds that teaches us so much about Our Dying Planet.

[@diesusi3844]

Beautiful said Mr. ATTENBOROUGH 🌱❤

[@nonodaclown9033]

You are an inspiration to me ever since I was old enough to care about mother Earth around me

[@OutWestRedDirt]

Earth.

[@captain_buggles]

I love the wording of "waits for the parent tree to die" because it is really interesting, but it makes it sound humorously sinister too, like young tree, chuckling evilly: hehehe... as soon as my mom kicks the bucket, this plot of land will be MINE! ALL MINE! MUAHAHAHA!

[@evanm6739]

Thank you, David Attenborough, for teaching me many new things about nature and instilling a sense of gratitude towards nature within me.

[@Goldfish286]

OMG David Attenborough You are so peaceful and I love it.

[@rozita9996]

OMG i love Sir David Attenborough sooooo much ,hes master ,thank you for all beautiful documentary 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌹

[@vickilouise3307]

Imagine having him as your teacher. That would be wow. Making every lesson fun and interesting.

[@maryhairy1]

That would be an enthralling pleasure!

[@edenbaruelo3829]

Love watching and hearing his voice, removes boredom and anxieties of pandemic. He's never lost enthusism for nature.

[@heatherupton6558]

His voice is so relaxing we listen to his documentaries at night before bed. We love this man!

[@KishanSingh-wg2ko]

Now this man is the uks national treasure he’s the main geezer of the uk at 95 he’s killing it bless him

[@ton_glenda3505]

i just realised iv watched over 6 hours of these vids straight... please someone grant this man immortality!

[@migatron1]

I don't care what the subject is, Attenborough makes it infinitely more interesting for everyone

[@HiHi7530]

I love that he's 95 and still narrating these fascinating stories about nature. He does it wonderfully, even at his age. Age is just a number

[@Boredmf09]

Pedo's : "I agree"

[@samsamsamuelsamsamsamtheio8445]

And so is 911

[@danismello]

This man is a living legend! Absolute respect for Sir David 🙏🏼❤️

[@Iamthewarner557]

Indeed, Allah is the One Who causes seeds and fruit stones to sprout. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. That is Allah! How can you then be deluded ˹from the truth˺? He causes the dawn to break, and has made the night for rest and ˹made˺ the sun and the moon ˹to travel˺ with precision. That is the design of the Almighty, All-Knowing. And He is the One Who has made the stars as your guide through the darkness of land and sea. We have already made the signs clear for people who know. And He is the One Who originated you all from a single soul, then assigned you a place to live and another to ˹be laid to˺ rest. We have already made the signs clear for people who comprehend. And He(Allah) is the One Who sends down rain from the sky-causing all kinds of plants to grow-producing green stalks from which We bring forth clustered grain. And from palm trees come clusters of dates hanging within reach. ˹There are˺ also gardens of grapevines, olives, and pomegranates, similar ˹in shape˺ but dissimilar ˹in taste˺. Look at their fruit as it yields and ripens! Indeed, in these are signs for people who believe. Qur'an 6(95:99)

[@radekk5820]

Watching this I feel like a kid again in a magic garden with David Attenborough.

[@charlesmvula3925]

How he simplifies biology and make it easy to understand long live sir

[@theskilled99]

Its amazing enough that Sir David does voice overs for his documentaries. The fact he still does these pieces to camera...

[@alving2331]

I recalled all my memories of class teachers when I listen to Sir David .

[@kona702]

Plants are just amazing. I started a bunch of seeds for my garden today in seed trays in my house and I can't wait to see my little buddies sprout.