Nature

The Leopard Legacy

53m 15s

Follow the story of a leopard mother as she raises her cubs near the Luangwa River, facing a constant battle to hunt successfully, defend her territory and protect her cubs against enemies.

Episodes

The Leopard Legacy

S39 E11 - 53m 15s

Follow the story of a leopard mother as she raises her cubs near the Luangwa River, facing a constant battle to hunt successfully, defend her territory and protect her cubs against enemies.
Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas

S39 E10 - 53m 13s

Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande’s Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.
Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains

S39 E9 - 53m 13s

Travel to the ice mountains of Chile to discover the secrets of the puma, the area’s biggest and most elusive predator. Discover how this mountain lion survives and follow the dramatic fate of a puma mother and her cubs. Narrated by Uma Thurman.
Winter's Fortress | The Alps

S39 E8 - 53m 13s

In the second and final part of NATURE's miniseries "The Alps," experience the hostile and bitter cold ecosystems of the Alps, shaped by snow blizzards and avalanches.
The High Life | The Alps

S39 E7 - 53m 43s

In Europe’s highest mountain range, discover how Eurasian lynx, griffon vultures, ibex, marmots and more face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to avalanches and frozen temperatures of winter. In Part One of the miniseries "The Alps", enjoy the Alps in spring and summertime as newborn animals grow up to face the coming brutal winter.
Santa's Wild Home

S39 E6 - 52m 28s

Get an intimate look at the wildlife of Lapland, a region in northern Finland, the fabled home of Santa Claus and actual home of reindeer, great gray owls, wolverines, eagles, wolves, musk oxen, brown bears and more.
Protecting Primates | Primates

S39 E5 - 53m 13s

More than half of the world’s primates are under threat. Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries to safeguard their future.
Family Matters | Primates

S39 E4 - 53m 55s

Family is everything for primates. They have the most complex social lives of any animal group on the planet. Meet devoted monkeys’ uncles, playmate apes and tender troops.
Secrets of Survival | Primates

S39 E3 - 53m 55s

Monkey see, monkey do. From baboons facing down leopards, to lemurs exploiting a jungle pharmacy or rhesus macaques charming their way to an easy life, discover the survival strategies used by primates, often in the most unexpected places.
Australian Bushfire Rescue

S39 E2 - 53m 25s

Meet the people rescuing and caring for the animal survivors of Australia’s devastating bushfires. Iconic species like koalas, kangaroos and wombats face a series of hurdles to recover from their trauma.
Pandas: Born to be Wild

S39 E1 - 53m 25s

Unlock the mysteries of wild pandas whose counterparts in captivity are known for their gentle image. Journey through the steep Qinling Mountains with filmmakers, scientists and rangers to witness pandas’ startling courtship and aggressive behaviors.

Extras + Features

Mother Leopard Protects Cubs from Male Intruder

S39 E11 - 2m 53s

Olimba faces the challenging task of raising newborn cubs, which is a constant battle to hunt successfully, to defend her prime territory and to protect her cubs against enemies. One day, Olimba discovers a nomadic male leopard near her cubs, and without hesitation, she attacks him.
Anna’s Hummingbird Filmed Nesting for First Time in Big Bend

S39 E10 - 1m 35s

In a nest barely the size of a golf ball, an Anna’s hummingbird has two healthy chicks almost ready to leave the nest. This is the first time these birds have ever been seen nesting in Big Bend.
Meet the World's Smallest Owl

S39 E10 - 2m 54s

Watch the elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, hunt food for its chicks. Despite their small size, these owls are able to tackle prey almost as big and powerful as themselves.
Sly Bear Steals From Woodpecker's Acorn Stash

S39 E10 - 2m 44s

There are many reasons Big Bend is good for bears and this is one of them. A clever bear stumbled upon a woodpecker's large stash of acorns, which he continued to take from for days. Much to the disgust of the acorn woodpecker.
Making of "Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas"

S39 E10 - 3m 56s

Filmmaker Skip Hobbie discusses his and the crew's experience making "Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas." Hobbie talks about both the challenges and exciting moments while filming the animals of Big Bend, such as beavers and bears.
Preview of Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas

S39 E10 - 30s

Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande’s Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.
Mother Puma Teaches Daughter How to Hunt

S39 E9 - 2m 33s

Solitaria, a mother puma, is on the move to hunt prey with her cubs close by. One female cub, in particular, takes in her mother's every move, which may give her an advantage one day when hunting on her own.
Female Puma Snubs Male

S39 E9 - 2m 17s

A kill requires an intense burst of energy and is taxing on the body. But stealing someone else's kill comes with a high risk as well. But Cazadora stands her ground when a male puma comes back for his kill.
Guanacos Rare Birth Ritual

S39 E9 - 2m 22s

Guanacos have a unique problem when it comes to reproducing. They must gather in November at exactly the right time of day to give birth so the newborn can dry out on its own. A guanaco’s too-short tongue prevents it from licking its newborn clean.
Behind the Scenes of Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains

S39 E9 - 12m 35s

Go behind the scenes of Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains. The filmmakers immersed themselves in the frigid climate of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park to film this unique family line of pumas.
Preview of Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains

S39 E9 - 30s

Travel to the ice mountains of Chile to discover the secrets of the puma, the area’s biggest and most elusive predator. Discover how this mountain lion survives and follow the dramatic fate of a puma mother and her cubs. Narrated by Uma Thurman.
Preview of The Alps: Winter's Fortress

S39 E8 - 30s

In the second and final part of NATURE's miniseries "The Alps," experience the hostile and bitter cold ecosystems of the Alps, shaped by snow blizzards and avalanches.

Schedule

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Nature

Sharks of Hawaii

Wednesday
Apr 21

8:00 pm

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Wednesday
Apr 21

8:00 pm

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Thursday
Apr 22

1:00 am

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Thursday
Apr 22

2:00 am

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Nature

Undercover in the Jungle

Thursday
Apr 22

2:00 pm

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1 Hour

A team of naturalists and wildlife filmmakers documents the lives of exotic creatures in the extreme jungle of the Amazon rainforest.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Saturday
Apr 24

5:00 am

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Sunday
Apr 25

8:00 pm

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Monday
Apr 26

12:00 am

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Sharks of Hawaii

Monday
Apr 26

8:00 am

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1 Hour

Nearly 40 shark species live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
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Nature's Miniature Miracles

Wednesday
May 5

2:00 pm

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1 Hour

Tiny survivors of the animal kingdom around the world, from a hummingbird that travels thousands of miles north each year to baby turtles swimming in the open ocean.

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