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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In this episode, we examine the science of the cat. We’ll learn about the evolution of cats throughout the world, featuring the Saber-tooth Tiger. Find out how cat senses stack up against other animals. And take a pop quiz that reveals some incredible feline facts.
2) Animal Atlas
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English
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A panoramic look at animals from Africa, especially the giants, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and ostriches. A comparison of animals that isn't native to Africa, such as bears, with animals that are, such as -- surprise -- penguins. Next, a visit with the birds of Africa. Then, a rundown of the many wild animals with the word "Africa" in their common name. Finally, an examination of the adaptations these animals have to live on the...
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Many animals have evolved chemicals to enhance their chance of survival: some scorpions literally drug their potential mates, others use their poisons to defend or to kill. The world of venoms and poisons, the apparatus designed to deliver them, and the strategies that animals employ to use them most effectively is a rich and varied example of natural selection and evolution in action.
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The Great Lakes cradle the southern part of Canada, providing it with a warm climate that allows southern plants and animals to survive there. In this episode we will visit one of the world's most famous bird migration sites, Point Pelee National Park, as well as Rondeau Provincial Park and Pelee Island, where the endangered Blue Racer snake resides.
Series
Attenborough's Natural Curiosities volume Series 2
Pub. Date
[2014], c2014
Language
English
Description
The mystery of where some animals disappear to each year puzzled early naturalists. Do swallows hibernate in mud or under water? Where do our butterflies suddenly appear from each spring? The discovery of the swallow's epic migration and the butterfly's magical transformation were scientific stories cloaked in mystery and controversy.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Wildlife expert Saba Douglas-Hamilton, together with her husband Frank and their three young children, move to the romantic Samburu National Reserve in Kenya to run a safari camp for the first time. But life out there isn't easy. There are monkeys in the kitchen, floods threatening the camp and, with no fences to keep out the wildlife, elephants are regular house guests. This series follows their ups and downs as the family struggles to keep guests,...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A former teacher, who developed multiple emotional and mental disorders after teaching overseas, finds comfort and peace of mind thanks to a beautiful Golden Retriever named Jamie. A laid-back Bengal cat named Aragon provides love and affection to his owner, who battled bipolar disorder and alcoholism throughout her adult life. Now they are a team that provides comfort to people in their community.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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After sustaining a life-altering head injury, a young girl is given a second chance at a normal childhood thanks to her mobility assistance dog, Portia. In Lodi, California, a capuchin monkey named Siggy inspires newfound purpose in the life of Travis, a quadriplegic with a cervical spine injury.
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English
Description
In this documentary, David Attenborough examines descendants of the first mammals to develop during the dinosaur age. By eating insects, they were able to extend their territory and adapt to water and flight habitats. Shrews closely resemble their ancestors, and imitate their foraging hunting techniques. Moles have moved underground, and elephant shrews evade predators by sprinting through a well maintained trail network. Insect hunters that grew...
10) Dynasties
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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In Senegal, West Africa, live a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for three years, a timeby which leaders are usually overthrown. To make matters worse, David has no allies to help him defend his leadership. As the dry season sets in, David is surrounded by rivals that are prepared to kill for his crown. David faces brutal battles, has his territory engulfed in flames andmust pull off an extraordinary...
11) Learning Games
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English
Description
This awesome game is great for TEACHING latitude and longitude and world geography. In Coordinates, students learn latitude and longitude while learning the locations and names of the world's nations. First, students are prompted to find the latitude coordinate. Once the latitude coordinate is found, the game locks the latitude position and the longitude lines animate into the map. Finally, students are prompted to find a point of longitude. If the...
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Biodiversity describes the incredible variety of life found on our planet. This program explores Earth’s biodiversity, the fundamental processes and characteristics of the Earth’s biological history, the extinction of existing species, and the appearance of new ones, such as Homo sapiens. What are the long-term consequences of human population growth? Are we heading towards a great extinction? Is the Earth’s biological diversity diminishing...
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Some animals have an extraordinary ability to find their way. The dung beetle, an insect revered by ancient Egyptians, uses the sun, the moon, and even the Milky Way to move its prized ball of dung in the right direction. Pigeons are often considered feeble birdbrains, but they have incredible memories that can recall several complex travel routes with amazing accuracy. They even use man-made roads and hedgerows to find the quickest way home.
Series
Attenborough's Natural Curiosities volume Series 3
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
It is said that fleas can jump the equivalent to us leaping over St. Paul's Cathedral and it is famously quoted that cheetahs can run at speeds of 70 miles per hour. But are these claims really true? The discovery of the world's most elastic natural protein in insects and the development of a hi-tech tracking collar have helped reveal the true facts. So can these creatures really achieve what should be physically impossible?
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Description
Maya is 10 weeks old and pushing the Clark family to their limits. They are invited to appear on BBC Breakfast to raise the profile of all big cats around the world. Giles takes in a cheetah cub called Willow and it is back to late nights as he builds her trust. Giles goes to Kenya with GPS collars he has funded and darts and collars a female in a pride that needs his help. Maya is given the all clear on her health by the vet.
17) Weird Animals
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this film, meet a weird creature who is closely related to sharks and can leap out of the water, the Manta ray.
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Wild cats frequently come into Manaus, and when they do, the city’s wildlife experts must come to their rescue. Jaguar, puma, ocelot, and margay are just a few of the exotic species they treat on a regular basis. As the city expands further into the rainforest, cases of big cats in the metropolis are increasing. Though smaller, and much slower, another furry creature in danger is the sloth. Sloths live in patches of jungle throughout Manaus, but...
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
There's a heavy dose of science in the first half of this episode, and some weird science at that! There's some very interesting research is taking place at the Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute. We're talking DNA from thousands of years ago extracted from permafrost! In the first story, Brendan pays them a visit to get the scoop on the latest studies with implications for climate change, and there he discovers two teens in lab coats helping...
20) Evolve
Series
Pub. Date
[2010], c2008
Language
English
Description
The deadliest natural weapon employed in the animal kingdom has independently evolved in creatures as diverse as jellyfish, insects, snakes, and even mammals. In this program, scientists show how evolution has adapted venom to fit the needs of the animals who wield it.
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