Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Known only by her research number, Grizzly 399 has been a fixture in Grand Teton National Park since 2007, becoming the world’s most famous grizzly bear. Now 399 is raising four new cubs in the face of human encroachment, a warming climate and the threat of losing protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Episodes
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
S42 E15 - 53m 18s
Known only by her research number, Grizzly 399 has been a fixture in Grand Teton National Park since 2007, becoming the world’s most famous grizzly bear. Now 399 is raising four new cubs in the face of human encroachment, a warming climate and the threat of losing protection under the Endangered Species Act.
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Extreme Lives | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers
S42 E14 - 53m 28s
See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth. From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, raptors can hunt prey in any climate.
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Meet the Raptors | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers
S42 E13 - 53m 58s
From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive winters, learn to hunt and undergo migrations. Their superpowers of flight, sight, hearing and smell give them dominance over the skies.
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Patrick and the Whale
S42 E12 - 53m 8s
Follow Patrick Dykstra in his quest to connect with and understand the hidden nature of the sperm whale, shining a light on their intelligence and complexity, as well as their relationship with humankind.
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Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
S42 E11 - 53m 3s
Follow Sir David Attenborough and a team of forensic experts as they unearth the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known.
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Flyways
S42 E10 - 53m 18s
Follow a conservation movement of bird-loving experts and citizen scientists as they mobilize to the challenge of understanding and saving shorebirds.
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Gorilla
S42 E9 - 53m 18s
Get an intimate look at a silverback family in Gabon’s Loango National Park. Meet a newborn gorilla, forest elephants, buffalos and brave researchers in one of the last remaining wild coasts in the African tropics.
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Bloodlines | Big Little Journeys
S42 E8 - 53m 18s
In Madagascar’s Kirindy Forest, a matchstick-sized chameleon goes on an epic journey through high trees and ground floors to find a mate and lay eggs before it’s too late. A water vole in the Scottish Highlands swims a lake, climbs a waterfall and scales a mountain also to find a suitor and a place to raise her pups.
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Survival | Big Little Journeys
S42 E7 - 53m 18s
In Taiwan, a Formosan pangolin travels through a land of giants to find a mate in a protected forest. The lonely male encounters dangerous and strange characters along the way, from a cobra to a Formosan moon bear. In Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, a family of golden-headed lion tamarins, searching for food, journey to a land of plenty and face an ocelot and a monkey-eating harpy eagle in their path.
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Home | Big Little Journeys
S42 E6 - 53m 18s
In Canada, a walnut-sized turtle ventures through a forest of giants, dodging huge trucks along the highway. The newly hatched turtle is in search of the lake where she will spend the next 50 years of her life. In South Africa, a young bushbaby is expelled by his family and must journey into the unknown to find a new home. He is drawn toward the lights of the human world in the city of Pretoria.
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Deep Trouble | Spy in the Ocean
S42 E5 - 53m 25s
Spy creatures showcase the challenges of ocean life. From a baby whale in danger and marine iguanas battling storms, to a mantis shrimp’s knockout punch, the spies are never far from trouble.
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Deep Relationships | Spy in the Ocean
S42 E4 - 53m 25s
Spy creatures uncover surprising undersea relationships as sharks befriend fish, whales play with dolphins, and lobsters do the conga in seas where even spider crabs have friends.
Extras + Features
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Searching for Shorebird Nests
S42 E10 - 2m 22s
Scientists find nests of shorebirds, but they're not the only ones looking for them. Just when they think hope is lost for the next generation of shorebirds, some heartwarming scenes greet them.
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The Perilous Life of Shorebird Chicks
S42 E10 - 2m 59s
The first few weeks of life are especially perilous for shorebird chicks. Only about a quarter of Red Knot chicks live long enough to journey south.
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Preview of Gorilla
S42 E9 - 30s
Get an intimate look at a silverback family in Gabon’s Loango National Park. Meet a newborn gorilla, forest elephants, buffalos and brave researchers in one of the last remaining wild coasts in the African tropics.
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Baby Gorilla Ventures Out
S42 E9 - 3m 1s
Several weeks have passed since the birth of the baby gorilla named Malumbi. He's taking his first steps away from his mother and making new friends.
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How Forest Elephants Warn Predators
S42 E9 - 2m 4s
Hundreds of forest elephants gather at the beach to feed. They are shy animals, and their displays of strength can be playful or a sign of distress.
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Filming The Life of a Matchstick-Sized Chameleon
S42 E8 - 7m 31s
The Big Little Journeys team travels through storms and fallen trees to reach the remote Kirindy Forest in Madagascar. Here they work with local scientists to film the short-lived journey of a matchstick-sized chameleon. Its life is finely in tune with the seasons and the team discovers how this leaves them vulnerable to the effects of a warming world. Narrated by Aaron Pierre.
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Water Vole's Risky Swim
S42 E8 - 2m 39s
On her quest for a new home, the water vole encounters a body of water. In the cold waters beneath her, monsters lurk.
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Female Chameleon Erupts with Color Before Death
S42 E8 - 3m 2s
In her last moments, this female chameleon's skin erupts with color. All that remains are her eggs, buried deep beneath the surface.
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Preview of Big Little Journeys: Bloodlines
S42 E8 - 30s
In Madagascar’s Kirindy Forest, a matchstick-sized chameleon goes on an epic journey through high trees and ground floors to find a mate and lay eggs before it’s too late. A water vole in the Scottish Highlands swims a lake, climbs a waterfall and scales a mountain also to find a suitor and a place to raise her pups.
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Two Chameleons Duke It Out
S42 E8 - 2m 59s
A female chameleon draws the attention of two males. They must battle it out to prove their worth to her.
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Preview of Big Little Journeys: Survival
S42 E7 - 30s
In Taiwan, a Formosan pangolin travels through a land of giants to find a mate in a protected forest. The lonely male encounters dangerous and strange characters along the way, from a cobra to a Formosan moon bear. In Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, a family of golden-headed lion tamarins, searching for food, journey to a land of plenty and face an ocelot and a monkey-eating harpy eagle in their path.
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How Pangolins Mate (in Suits of Armor)
S42 E7 - 2m 47s
After following a fertile female for hours, this young male pangolin proves himself worthy of mating. But mating in a suit of armor isn't easy.
Schedule
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Sunday
May 12
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Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Sunday
May 12
1 Hour
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Sunday
May 12
1 Hour
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Sunday
May 12
1 Hour
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Monday
May 13
1 Hour
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Monday
May 13
1 Hour
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Wednesday
May 15
1 Hour
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Wednesday
May 15
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Wednesday
May 15
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Thursday
May 16
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Thursday
May 16
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Thursday
May 16
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Thursday
May 16
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Nature
Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
Image
Nature
Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
Image
Nature
Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Nature
Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Monday
May 20
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Monday
May 20
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine. -
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Saving the Animals of Ukraine
Wednesday
May 22
1 Hour
Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine.
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