Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
Extras + Features
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Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 - 30s
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Beetles Battle Over Mate
S43 E2 - 1m 57s
After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle has only a few weeks to find a mate. Not only must he find a female, but he also must fend off other males in his pursuit.
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Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 30s
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
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Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home
S43 E2 - 2m 55s
Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.
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How Male Bears Attract Mates
S43 - 2m 22s
During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.
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Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera
S43 E1 - 2m 19s
As the gorilla troops become more comfortable with filmmaker Vianet Djenguet and his group, they reveal the most intimate parts of family life. During this time, a mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.
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Preview of Silverback
S43 E1 - 30s
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
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Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop
S43 E1 - 2m 16s
For the first time, cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback. This large -- and protective -- silverback called Mpungwe leads a family of 23 gorillas.
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The Dangers of Saving Gorillas
S43 E1 - 4m 19s
Filmmaker Vianet Djenguet documents the dangerous but vital process of habituating a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback. Habituation is a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction but it does not come without risks.
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NATURE - Season 43
S43 - 4m 30s
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS, starting October 2024.
Schedule
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Thursday
Oct 31
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Thursday
Oct 31
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Thursday
Oct 31
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
Image
Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Thursday
Oct 31
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Sunday
Nov 3
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Sunday
Nov 3
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
Image
Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Sunday
Nov 3
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
Image
Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Sunday
Nov 3
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Monday
Nov 4
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
Dracula's Hidden Kingdom
Monday
Nov 4
1 Hour
A family of mouse-eared bats struggle to bring up their young in the ruined walls of Transylvania in central Romania. -
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Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Wednesday
Nov 6
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
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Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Wednesday
Nov 6
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
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Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Thursday
Nov 7
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
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Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Thursday
Nov 7
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
Image
Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Thursday
Nov 7
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
Image
Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Thursday
Nov 7
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
Image
Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Sunday
Nov 10
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
Image
Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Sunday
Nov 10
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
Image
Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Sunday
Nov 10
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape. -
Image
Nature
San Diego: America's Wildest City
Sunday
Nov 10
1 Hour
Experiencing the hidden wonders of San Diego, where humans and wildlife coexist in the country's most biodiverse urban landscape.
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