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Animal Omens and Incredible Interspecies Cooperation-- Can Animals Predict Disaster?-- The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is one of the worst disaster in human history, with nearly 300,000 people killed. Yet, incredibly, almost all of the animals in the area survived. Did they somehow sense the coming disaster in time to flee? When disaster … (More)

Emmy Award-Winning PBS Series-- Suited for the Wild! You'll be amazed at the extraordinary things animals can do! Travel around the world with Nature to witness the rare and familiar creatures in incredible stories of survival. Share these unforgettable animal encounters few are privileged to experience.-- Disc 1: Waddlers and Paddlers-- From … (More)

Katrina's Animal Rescue-- When hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, the city's human residents weren't the only ones who had to cope with flooded and devastated homes. More than 250,000 forsaken pets-beloved family members-were left stranded by the storm's destruction. Witness stories of joy and heartbreak as rescue workers risk their lives to … (More)

A moo-ving look at the humble and extraordinary cow.-- Have we changed the cow - or has the cow has changed us? Human history, biology, agriculture and economics have all been affected by this influential farm animal. Societies that learned to domesticate the cow prospered, while those that did not were left behind. -- The cow is an animal that … (More)

Wild Horses Of Mongolia with Julia Roberts-- Julia Roberts, who shares a passion for horses with the Mongolian people, accepts an invitation to spend several weeks with a nomadic family, and learns first hand about the wild horses that have been such an important part of their lives for a millennia. Despite no shared language, able to communicate … (More)

A Conversation With Koko-- And now for something completely different -- the autobiography of a talking gorilla. Koko is a captive-born, western lowland gorilla, who has learned how to talk by learning over 1000 words in American Sign Language. Koko and Dr. Penny Patterson, Koko's teacher, caretaker, and interpreter, are science celebrities, who … (More)

An all but vanished world-- In the heart of Croatia lies a hidden treasure - Plitvice Lakes National Park. This extraordinary natural preserve is a fairy tale world which lay undisturbed for centuries until Civil War tore the Balkins apart a decade ago. But Plitvice has an almost supernatural ability to regenerate and heal itself. The restless … (More)

Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard-- Veteran filmmakers Hugh Miles and Mitchell Kelly ventured into one of the world's most brutal environments to find and film one of the world's most elusive and beautiful creatures - the snow leopard. It had never been done before. Their success came at a price, but in the end, their skill and … (More)

Encountering Sea Monsters-- Take the plunge with deep-sea cameraman Bob Cranston as he encounters 'the stuff of nightmares.' Tim Matheson narrates this gripping program that explores the gloomy green ocean depths to discover fantastic worlds and the beautiful but deadly creatures that inhabit them. Nothing in science fiction can prepare you for a … (More)

See the World's Favorite Bears ' in the Wild and in Captivity-- Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon-- With its furry white head, black-ringed eyes, and look of perpetual amusement, the giant panda bear has lumbered into the hearts of people everywhere. Unfortunately, this endangered creature may be making its last stand in habitats like the bamboo … (More)

Well-loved and well-dressed, the penguins popularly known as awkward and comical. But the complete story is not so black and white. Two episodes reveal the closer you get to penguins, the more these 'strange birds' will surprise you.-- Program 1: Penguins of the Antarctic.-- In the most extreme place on Earth, the penguins on Antarctica soldier … (More)

An elite group of fliers remain the envy of every human air force. Their targeting skills, sunning battle tactics and nimbleness on the wing are unmatched by any machine. They are birds of prey - raptors - and they are a source of inspiration for designers of high performance aircraft. Now, revolutionary tiny cameras designed by engineer and … (More)

Enjoy Creepy, Crawly Creature in Double the Adventure-- Program 1: Snakes:-- This is a program with real bite, bringing you face-to-face with some of the deadliest snakes alive. Snake experts, some of which have been bitten hundreds of times, hunt and handle these slithery creatures right on screen, giving you insight into their biology and … (More)

Program 1: Alligators & Crocodiles have topped the food chain for millions of years. Watch their unchallenged ability to snatch and swallow anything that comes too close. Program 2: Turtles & Tortoises, two of the slowest-moving and longest-surviving animals on the planet, adapt to any climate and can defend themselves against predators. This … (More)

A Magical Underwater Experience-- Husband and wife underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall risked the dangers of the ocean, and explored its mysteries. In this very special episode of Nature, the Halls take you along on the expedition of a lifetime to Coco's Island.-- World famous for its sharks, this tiny outpost 200 miles into the Pacific … (More)

Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham narrates these thrilling Nature episodes about two of the most feared predators on the planet. In SHARKLAND, you'll learn why species that are normally found oceans apart converge in a small stretch of coastline off the tip of Southern Africa. In SUPERSIZE CROCS, crocodile conservationist, Romulus Whitaker … (More)

Emmy Award Winning PBS Series- Double Program-- The Secret World Of Sharks And Rays-- For all their Hollywood-bred notoriety, sharks have been deeply mysterious, almost unknowable creatures - until now. This compelling program goes below the surface to probe the long secret world of these sleek and sneaky predators. You'll discover the fearsome … (More)

True Adventures of the Ultimate Spider-Hunter-- Tarantulas can run and try to hide, but they cannot escape the tireless pursuit of intrepid arachnologist Martin Nicholas. Join one of the world's most respected spider authorities as he encounters the Tucsan blonde tarantula in Arizona, the rare and bizarre blind cave tarantula in southern Mexico, … (More)

The Wondrous World of Giraffes-- Lynn Sherr, the award-winning network news correspondent for ABC TV's 20/20 new magazine, hosts this very special episode of NATURE. Based on Sherr's book, Tall Blondes, this personal odyssey takes a surprising and revealing look at the magnificent giraffe. These elegant, graceful, and gentle giants really stand … (More)

Dive Deep Into The World Of Dolphins-- Dolphins are wildlife filmmaker and ocean conservationists Hardy Jones' life's work. What started as a quest to communicate with these beautiful, friendly and intelligent creatures became a 25-year crusade to protect dolphins against man's greed. How effective can a man with a camera be in giving dolphins and … (More)