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New technologies reveal what's behind incredible "moments of impact" - when animals come into contact with each other and the world around them. Program 1: From elaborate impact sequences that spin around animals caught in a "frozen moment" to animations that go inside their bodies, a unique view of animals' amazing biomechanics is revealed. Program 2. From ninja ants to flying snakes, cameras dive underwater, sail through trees and penetrate fur,...
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Immerse in three iconic Scandinavian landscapes: the hauntingly beautiful coast; the magical seasonal forests, and the volcanic and arctic extremes. Surprising wildlife stories of lynx and puffins, orca and wolves reveal the resilient spirit of Scandinavia. Myth and modernity co-exist: Odin and Thor, basejumpers and reindeer herders are all woven into this icy natural world.
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Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
6) Raw nature
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Join four filmmakers as they document those dedicated wildlife personnel that do their best to help animals survive human invasion. Gain an inside look at their encounters with Komodo dragons, white rhinos, and giant anacondas.
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Each narrow escape showcases the savage beauty of our natural world. These action-packed events are not always won by the strong and fierce often the small, quick, and clever will prevail. And these few split-seconds of life-threatening and life-saving drama, seen here in slow-motion, are truly the Animal Olympics.
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Follow the journey of a rebel named Black Wolf who breaks from his pack and survives to be one of the oldest wolves in Yellowstone. He'll travel paved roads most wolves avoid at all costs as he ventures out to mate with a rival pack's females. At nearly twice the age most wolves reach, Black Wolf's unorthodox lifestyle likely means he has more pups than any wolf in Yellowstone. National Geographic cameras capture the action when he finally achieves...
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Spring comes to our four flyways, heralding the arrival of millions of migrating Waterfowl. In marshlands from Canada to Mexico, Divers and Dabblers perform gaudy breeding rituals and settle into nesting season, an unfolding drama of rebirth in America's heartland. Beautiful adults and cute young alike must survive clashes with Raccoons, Weasels, and Eagles.
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A fascinating BBC Natural History series that follows host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams as he explores the behaviour of birds. This ground breaking series reveals every aspect of their lives from surviving harsh winters to avoiding deadly predators. Offering a visual treat of stunning landscapes and captivating wildlife behaviour, this series provides perfect family entertainment educating and enthralling in equal measure.
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For 65 million years, Madagascar was lost to the world, isolated, undiscovered, and untouched by humans. Left to its own devices it became a hotbed of evolution, resulting in the greatest concentration of unique creatures anywhere on the planet. More than 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Recognized as one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots.
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We dearly love pets. Dogs, Cats, Horses, Fishes, and Birds have counterparts in nature. The noble Wolf and its family lifestyle inspire and fascinate us at the same time; the sometimes stealthy but often humorous Bobcat never fails to entice us, and the aerial artistry of lovely birds like the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher takes our breath away.
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Witness dramatic confrontations with Bison, Alligators, and Rattlesnakes. Learn why the Jellyfish and Honeybee are far more dangerous to people than the Wolf, Killer Whale, and Black Bear. Learn lifesaving tips which will provide the knowledge you need to safely coexist with wild beasts in our great outdoors.