"Our Planet"

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“Our Planet," a Netflix series narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough—a biologist, British broadcaster, natural historian, and author—is the only nature documentary that I have never gotten tired of watching daily. Through Sir David’s extraordinary voice and insightful commentary, I have endlessly fallen in love with the beauty and complex interaction of the natural world. In his company, I see a completely similar life to ours. The survival strategy exhibited by the organisms whether living on land or in water intrigues me. The coexistence between species with dissimilar traits and feeding modes, coupled with the leadership skills exhibited—especially by the eldest or powerful among them—is quite breathtaking. Every detail of life within the natural world is fascinating, thanks to Sir David. 

This documentary entertains and enlightens because it breaks down complex interactions in tropical forests, deserts, grasslands, mountains, oceans, etc, into easily digestible chunks. It ensures that complex communication or any display is easily understood, making the documentary easily relatable to how humans interact. Unfortunately, human activities are wreaking havoc on the very foundations of these environments. We are now at a critical juncture that needs our collective responsibility for a sustainable future. 

Our daily activities and growing population are making us encroach on the mutually beneficial relationship designed by nature. Should the drastic decline of the natural world continue, the looming consequences are too worrisome. While some people may not find this subject appealing or a topic of concern, the ripple effects that we are slowly observing are enough reasons to make us take action. Severe climate change, drought, and global warming stand as some of the looming catastrophes humanity might face. 

Therefore, I use this opportunity to remind us that we need to amplify the voices of the likes of Sir David Attenborough to ensure authorities are taking the right course of action to help the wild regenerate. We must remind ourselves that seemingly insignificant activities may cause premature extinction in the long term. Our ancestors coexisted sustainably with nature over millennia,  leaving behind a rich planet. By preserving it to flourish, we can turn the tide. Let's preserve it for our kids and their children's children.

I dey greet una.