Starting 14 January (2014), Power of Nature, sponsored by Nikon, returns to BBC.com and BBC World News for a new 10 part series revealing there’s more to the Earth’s great wild places than just their natural beauty. Using extraordinary HD imagery, the individual four minute films focus on a diverse range of the Earth’s most spectacular places and uncover the profound impact some of our planet’s animals have on their habitats. From the gardener elephants of the tropical rainforests to the sea otters of the North Pacific, the series will include stunning natural imagery and will feature interviews with world renowned scientists and biologists who explain the importance of these complex ecosystems that allow our planet to thrive. Dr M Sanjayan, Lead Scientist with The Nature Conservancy and contributor for the Power of Nature series, said: “Viewers will see these animals and the worlds they inhabit in an entirely different way. They will learn how animals are critical actors, shaping the health and well-being of the human race. Putting these stories on BBC.com and BBC World News, underscores the importance of understanding these new, surprising facts about our world.” The Power of Nature series will be available as short films from 14 January at 3.30pm BBC World News and online at www.bbc.com/powerofnature.