How filmmakers captured the iconic kangaroo boxing sequence

Nature · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Go behind the scenes of BBC Earth's landmark natural history series to see how producers and directors filmed the famous kangaroo boxing footage for the series Life Story.

This video provides a rare look at the production of some of the most famous moments in natural history television. It explores the technical and creative processes used by directors and producers to capture dramatic, rare, and exclusive footage for iconic series like Planet Earth, Life, Life Story, and Frozen Planet.

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