The Best Animal TV Shows on Netflix

What it's about: David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (86%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 7 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the 90s - 20 years later. BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit TV show "Horsin' Around," but today he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters.

Where to Watch: 60 episodes (98%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 4 episodes (7%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (Comedy Central).

What it's about: After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.

Where to Watch: 10 episodes (4%) are available to watch free online (CBS). 264 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix, Hulu & 1 other). 264 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $0.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play, Prime Video & 4 others).

What it's about: There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.

Where to Watch: 7 episodes (88%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 8 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 7 services (iTunes, Google Play & 5 others).

What it's about: An extraordinary discovery inspires two human princes and an elven assassin to team up on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.

Where to Watch: 18 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

Where to Watch: 65 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Tubi TV & Yahoo View). 65 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix & Hulu). 65 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play, Prime Video & 4 others).

What it's about: David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.

Where to Watch: 10 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 10 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $0.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Vudu).

What it's about: David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans.

Where to Watch: 8 episodes (53%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 8 episodes (53%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: David Attenborough travels to the end of the earth, taking viewers on an extraordinary journey across the polar regions of our planet.

Where to Watch: 13 episodes (50%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 19 episodes (73%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep the ranch running?

Where to Watch: 175 episodes (86%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix, Hulu & 3 others). 121 episodes (59%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play, Prime Video & 4 others).

What it's about: Set amidst a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, a young renegade scientist is thrust into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for animals and humans alike.

Where to Watch: 40 episodes (98%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 40 episodes (98%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: Detective Catherine Chandler is a smart, no-nonsense homicide detective. When she was a teenager, she witnessed the murder of her mother at the hands of two gunmen and herself was saved by someone – or something. Years have passed and while investigating a murder, Catherine discovers a clue that leads her to Vincent Keller, who was reportedly killed in 2002. Catherine learns that Vincent is actually still alive and that it was he who saved her many years before. For mysterious reasons that have forced him to live outside of traditional society, Vincent has been in hiding for the past 10 years to guard his secret – when he is enraged, he becomes a terrifying beast, unable to control his super-strength and heightened senses.

Where to Watch: 70 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix & CBS All Access). 14 episodes (20%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play, Prime Video & 3 others).

What it's about: "Get your muzzle out of those books and make some friends!" That's what Princess Celestia tells Twilight Sparkle. She may be the smartest unicorn in Equestria, but Twilight Sparkle gets an "incomplete" in friendship. There's more to life than learning magic, after all -- so she goes to Ponyville on a mission to make friends. There she meets five special ponies who take her on exciting adventures and teach her the most powerful magic of all ... the magic of friendship!

Where to Watch: 195 episodes (95%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 205 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Fearless, free-spirited Hilda finds new friends, adventure and magical creatures when she leaves her enchanted forest home and journeys to the city.

Where to Watch: 13 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: This major landmark series looks in detail at the fascinating relationship between predators and their prey. Rather than concentrating on ‘the blood and guts’ of predation, the series looks in unprecedented detail at the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death. Sir David Attenborough narrates.

Where to Watch: 8 episodes (89%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 9 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 5 episodes (83%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: DreamWorks Dragons is an American computer-animated television series airing on Cartoon Network based on the 2010 film How to Train Your Dragon. The series serves as a bridge between the first film and its 2014 sequel. Riders of Berk follows Hiccup as he tries to keep balance within the new cohabitation of Dragons and Vikings. Alongside keeping up with Berk's newest installment — A Dragon Training Academy — Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the Viking Teens are put to the test when they are faced with new worlds harsher than Berk, new dragons that can't all be trained, and new enemies who are looking for every reason to destroy the harmony between Vikings and Dragons all together.

Where to Watch: 78 episodes (66%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 92 episodes (78%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 7 services (iTunes, Google Play & 5 others).

What it's about: Documentary series looking at the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet, showing how life responds to natural events which can dramatically transform entire landscapes.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 6 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Vudu).

What it's about: Fleeing their doomed warren, a group of rabbits struggle to find and defend a new home.

Where to Watch: 4 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft. Told from the eye of the storyteller, follow these extraordinary artists as they work to capture the perfect image and show us our world in a new light.

Where to Watch: 18 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Wild China is a six-part nature documentary series on the natural history of China, co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and China Central Television and filmed entirely in high-definition. It was screened in the UK on BBC Two from 11 May to 5 June 2008. The English narration was provided by Bernard Hill and the series produced by Phil Chapman for the BBC and Gao Xiaoping for CCTV. The Chinese version was broadcast under the title Beautiful China. In Canada, it was broadcast on CBC as part of the series The Nature Of Things narrated by David Suzuki. Wild China was also broadcast in Australia on ABC1 and ABC HD each Sunday at 7:30pm from 18 May 2008.The musical score to accompany the series was composed by Barnaby Taylor and is performed by Cheng Yu and the UK Chinese Ensemble.Prior to broadcast, the series was billed as the culmination of the BBC Natural History Unit's "Continents" programmes, a long-running strand of blue-chip wildlife documentaries which surveyed the natural history of each of the world's major land areas. It was preceded by Wild Caribbean in 2007, but with the broadcast of South Pacific in 2009 the BBC signalled a continuation of the strand.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 6 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Vudu).

What it's about: Presented by David Attenborough, Life Story tells the remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (86%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 6 episodes (86%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: The world’s most loved dog behaviorist, Cesar Millan, rescues neighborhoods terrorized by badly misbehaving pooches. Each week, Cesar is called in by whistleblowers who tell on the four-legged thugs who scare neighbors, clients, friends, and even family members! Cesar surprises dog owners to witness the chaos firsthand and uses his unmatched expertise to bring balance to the dogs and humans.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (12%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 37 episodes (71%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: Oggy and the Cockroaches is a French animated comedy series produced by Xilam and Gaumont Film Company.

Where to Watch: 26 episodes (9%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: In a small Western town, spunky ex-city girl Lucky forms a tight bond with wild horse Spirit while having adventures with best pals Pru and Abigail.

Where to Watch: 52 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 26 episodes (50%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Prime Video & 2 others).

What it's about: Immerse yourself in the lives of extraordinary characters that stand a few inches tall. From chipmunks to mice, be entertained and spellbound by the creatures that call the Hidden Kingdoms home.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 3 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: Life is sweet on beautiful Puffin Rock, where puffling Oona, her baby brother Baba and their pals learn about nature, friendship and family. Follow the pufflings on their adventures as they explore the wild island!

Where to Watch: 26 episodes (33%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: When Blythe Baxter moved into the city with her father, she never expected to move into the apartment above the Littlest Pet Shop. But an even bigger surprise awaited her. Blythe can talk to pets... and they can talk back!

Where to Watch: 39 episodes (37%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix & Starz). 31 episodes (30%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz). 103 episodes (98%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Last Chance to See is a wildlife documentary first broadcast on BBC Two in the United Kingdom during September and October 2009. The series is a follow-up of the radio series, also called Last Chance to See, in which Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine set out to find endangered animals. In this updated television version, produced for the BBC, Stephen Fry and Carwardine revisit the animals originally featured to see how they're getting on almost 20 years later.In one episode, a male kakapo, called Sirocco, mounts and attempts to mate with Carwardine's head. Sirocco found fame after the video of his antics became an internet hit, and was later anointed as New Zealand's "spokesbird for conservation".A Last Chance to See special called "Return of the Rhino" was broadcast on BBC Two on 31 October 2010. The programme followed four of the last remaining Northern white rhinos as they were transferred from Dvůr Králové Zoo in the Czech Republic to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a protected reserve in Kenya, in a last-ditch attempt to save the subspecies from extinction.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Masha is an energetic three-year-old who can’t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to guide his friend and keep her from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures.

Where to Watch: 42 episodes (35%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 30 episodes (25%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Powerful cats, indestructible arachnids and flesh-melting pit vipers are just the beginning in this series about Latin America's deadliest creatures.

Where to Watch: 12 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: We humans are part of an extraordinary family, with hundreds of bizarre and colourful relatives all over the world. Monkey Planet explores the ingenious survival tactics and amazing physical adaptations of our primate family, including strange lemurs, acrobatic monkeys, and enigmatic apes. Spanning the globe, we uncover the secrets of an array of fascinating, flexible primate minds.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Deep in the Gulf region is one of the world's last great wildernesses - a mysterious and magical landscape hidden to the world for decades. Observe the dramatic and varied geology and extraordinary wildlife in the world premiere of 'WILD ARABIA'. With unparalleled access, Animal Planet takes viewers to the crossroads of three continents to a clandestine kingdom of rich culture and breathtaking beauty. Once the trade hub of the ancient world, Arabia has transitioned into a secluded splendor where the modern world brushes up against a vast and ageless sweeping terrain. Feast your eyes on the scenic and sculptural sand dunes of Saudi Arabia and Oman, which are populated by camel trains and elegant white gazelles. Discover the scores of undersea volcanoes in the deep trenches off the coast of Yemen, and uncover the secrets of the Tigris-Euphrates River Delta.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 3 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Vudu).

What it's about: Hello everyone, I'm Maya the Bee! What do I love? Freedom! That's why I live in the meadow instead of the hive. I have a thousand and one adventures with my friends: Shelby snail, Max the worm ... and of course Willy! Willy is very lazy and greedy ... But he's my best friend. Together, we go on an many adventures! Let's go!

Where to Watch: 39 episodes (27%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: On a desert island lives a starving hyena with one obsession: devour that delicious mermaid from the rock in the lagoon. But the lovely fish-girl’s best friend is a shark, a shark with a lot of muscle and who loves to sabotage the hyena’s every move.

Where to Watch: 52 episodes (88%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Ground-breaking documentary granting a unique and privileged access into the magical world of whales and dolphins, uncovering the secrets of their intimate lives as never before.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Australia is full of dangerous animals – but which creature is our country’s deadliest? From the Freshwater Crocodile to the Cane Toad, we’re counting down to the most dangerous Aussie animal.

Where to Watch: 12 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: This series examines the nature of cuteness and how adorability helps some animal species to survive and thrive in a variety of environments.

Where to Watch: 12 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: A prankster prince who wants to experience life as an ordinary teen leaves his kingdom to live incognito with a single mom and her studious son.

Where to Watch: 8 episodes (33%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Gordon Buchanan travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet a family of rare Grauer's gorillas.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Join wildlife cameraman, Gordon Buchanan, as he tries to gain the trust of a wild bear family in a spectacular American wilderness.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: Martin Clunes sets out on an international journey to investigate the extraordinary relationship between man and beast. From birds to bears, and from pets to primates, involving ancient and modern techniques and partnerships, Martin observes humans and animals working side by side in ways that have existed and evolved during hundreds of millennia.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix & AcornTV).

What it's about: Gordon Buchanan follows a herd of elephants in the Kenyan wilderness.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).

What it's about: A series following the story of young turtles, Ricky and Ella, and their friends, Annabel the Octopus and Pipo the Butterfly Fish. Within the many fun, exciting adventures, we learn that life underwater is quite similar to life on earth and likewise, things rarely go as planned! Even if they live with the wise Sammy in the safe happy setting of a warm reef, our little turtles – just like little kids – won’t be able to resist the appeal of the big blue ocean!

Where to Watch: 52 episodes (98%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix).