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Kusasi: From Orphan to King On the island of Borneo, one of the last outposts of the mysterious red ape, Kusasi has become a legend. Kidnapped by hunters who killed his mother, Kusasi turned misfortune into triumph to become the king of the orangutans. Tim Matheson narrates the powerful story of Kusasi's rise to territorial dominance which … (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)

He Won The Heart Of New York Meet the wild bird who became a fifth avenue celebrity. Of the millions of newcomers who flock to New York City, a red-tailed hawk's astounding arrival in 1991 made history. No other red-tailed hawk had ever attempted to make Manhattan his territory. Affectionately dubbed Pale Male, he made an exclusive Fifth Avenue … (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)

In the mountain wilderness of the Austrian Alps, a young red deer calf will be tested before he cam claim his place among the kings of the mountains. Through summer, fall, and a grueling winter, join the little prince on his first journey through his realm, learning his first lesson about survival in the face of cold, hunger, dangerous storms and … (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)

Program 1: Alligators & Crocodiles Alligators and crocodiles have occupied the top of the food chain for an astounding 200 million years. These fearsome predators have survived for so long partly because they've never lost their edge - their unchallenged ability to snatch, savage, and swallow any living thing that comes too close to the … (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)

The Emmy award-winning PBS series Nature goes behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park in this documentary, exploring the many interesting animals that can be found there and offering intriguing stories about their care. ~ Dana Rowader, All Movie Guide

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)

Winner of the prestigious Peabody Award, this gripping episode explores one of Nature's most baffling mysteries: the disappearance of the honeybee. Beginning in the winter of 2006, millions of bees vanished from their hives without a trace. A precious pollinator of fruits and vegetables, the disappearing bees left billions of dollars of crops at … (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)

For generations, anglers have been hooked by the biggest, fastest, most dangerous gamefish in the sea - the graceful sailfish, the menacing swordfish, and the biggest trophy of them all, the marlin, the great fish immortalized by Ernest Hemingway in his classic, The Old Man And The Sea. But these ancient and amazing creatures have long been … (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)