Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.
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Cast
Blake Lively
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bertie Gregory
Self - Explorer
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 3 episodes
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E1Heart of the Emperors
Apr 20, 202547m
In Antarctica, emperor penguin societies reveal mysterious bonds forged from birth. These bonds are the secret to surviving their extreme world.
E2Survival of the Smartest
Apr 20, 202543m
The banded penguins venture far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands—and even city life—to become perhaps the smartest of all.
E3Rebels with a Cause
Apr 20, 202547m
In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to find their edge. Taking risks helps make them the most successful of all.
About Secrets of the Penguins
Secrets of the Penguins is a documentary series on National Geographic. The show first aired on Apr 20, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 3 episodes. Secrets of the Penguins has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 22 votes. The cast includes Blake Lively, Bertie Gregory.
