Love Nature & Sky Nature Greenlight Wild Side of the Moon

Love Nature and Sky Nature have greenlit the three-part natural history series Wild Side of the Moon.

Produced by Humble Bee Films, the series explores the influence of the moon on animal behavior, delving into how it affects large animals such as humpback whales and elephants and tinier creatures like tree frogs and dung beetles.

Each episode focuses on distinct aspects of animal behavior that are ultimately influenced by the moon, including breeding, feeding and navigation. Special segments called Moon Moments will offer audiences unique insights into lunar phenomena.

Wild Side of the Moon will premiere on Love Nature around the world and on Sky Nature in the U.K., Italy and Germany. Blue Ant Studios is overseeing presales and licensing opportunities outside of the commissioning territories.

Dominic Weston is the showrunner of the three-parter. Executive producers are Charlotte Crosse and Stephen Dunleavy for Humble Bee Films; Kathryn Taylor for Sky Nature; and Katie Murdock for Love Nature.

“We’re delighted to join forces again with Love Nature and Sky Nature on this ambitious new series,” said Stephen Dunleavy, CEO of Humble Bee Films. “Life on our planet would not exist in the way it does without the influence of our nearest celestial neighbor. Across continents and oceans, we will witness the awesome power of the moon. Prepare to be moonstruck!”

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Sky Nature and Humble Bee on Wild Side of the Moon,” commented Alison Barrat, senior VP and head of content at Love Nature. “This beautiful blue-chip series captures the global push and pull of the moon’s influence, relevant to all life on Earth. It’s ambitious in its scale and brings a unique perspective to natural history. The quality of cinematography and storytelling in these episodes exemplifies what Love Nature audiences around the world have come to expect over the last ten years since Love Nature launched.”

Hayley Reynolds, acting director of documentaries and factual at Sky, added, “The moon is an object so familiar to us that at times we forget it’s even there. This series opens our eyes to the power of the moon and illuminates—literally—how it impacts almost every aspect of life on Earth. We are thrilled to be working with our partners at Love Nature and Humble Bee Films to bring this captivating documentary to our viewers and understand why the moon matters.”