Name: Nature: Building for Birds | WILD HOPE
Uploaded: 2025-03-31T19:40:29+00:00
Duration: 963 s
Description: Millions of birds pass through our yards during their bi-annual migrations, but they face an invisible killer along the way: glass windows. In the US alone, an estimated one billion birds die each year when they collide with windows. Now, two organizations help pave the way to a bird-friendly future.

Building for Birds | WILD HOPE

16m 3s

Millions of birds pass through our yards during their bi-annual migrations, but they face an invisible killer along the way: glass windows. In the US alone, an estimated one billion birds die each year when they collide with windows. Now, two organizations help pave the way to a bird-friendly future.

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Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise

S43 E10 - 54m 3s

Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
Museum Alive with David Attenborough

S43 E9 - 52m 29s

Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.
Expedition Killer Whale

S43 E8 - 52m 51s

Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
Outlanders | Big Cats, Small World

S43 E7 - 53m 33s

The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.
Landlords | Big Cats, Small World

S43 E6 - 53m 33s

Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
Attenborough’s Life Journey

S43 E5 - 53m 3s

An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
Lions of the Skeleton Coast

S43 E4 - 53m 33s

Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.
San Diego: America’s Wildest City

S43 E3 - 53m 33s

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.
Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

S43 E2 - 53m 31s

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.
Silverback

S43 E1 - 53m 45s

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.

Preview of Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

S43 E12 - 30s

After the worst drought in years, hope looms on the horizon. The rains finally arrive, and the water brings relief and movement for all. However, the parched land cannot absorb the heavy rain, bringing fresh dangers and further testing the animal families’ survival skills.
Alpha Hippo vs. Two Intruders

S43 E11 - 2m 49s

An alpha hippo is challenged by two outside males. A coup by two hippo bulls is out of the ordinary, but this is no ordinary year, as a once-in-a-lifetime drought spurs unusual animal behavior.
Preview of Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

S43 E11 - 30s

The dry season is developing into a severe drought that is more intense than anything Katavi National Park has witnessed before. The young animals attempt to understand their rapidly changing world while the experienced adults rely on their years of knowledge to survive.
Hungry Lions Hunt Hippos

S43 E11 - 2m 42s

As extreme drought overtakes Katavi, predators struggle to find food. Lions rarely hunt hippos, but hungry lions can do crazy things.
Hippo Mourning Caught on Camera

S43 E11 - 1m 32s

As a new day dawns on a changed hippo colony, the clan gathers around their fallen leader. It's hard not to interpret their behavior as mourning. While this type of procession has been observed with elephants, it is extremely rare amongst hippos.
Mass Crocodile Hatching

S43 E10 - 2m 43s

When a mother crocodile leaves her nest unattended, a Nile monitor takes the opportunity to steal her eggs. The mother returns to protect most of her eggs but the disturbance sets off a mass hatching.
How Birds and Crocs Work Together to Trap Fish

S43 E10 - 3m 1s

A crocodile could easily devour a stork in a single snap of its jaws. Instead, these waterhole crocodiles form an unexpected alliance with the birds. Working together, they create a floating dam, trapping helpless catfish in their collaboration.
Preview of Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Sanctuary

S43 E10 - 30s

Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
David Attenborough Befriends a Dinosaur

S43 E9 - 3m 11s

Sir David Attenborough befriends a lifelike diplodocus as its towering skeleton replica comes to life. During this encounter, surprising truths are revealed about this extinct dinosaur.
What the Dodo Bird Actually Looked Like

S43 E9 - 3m 4s

Sir David Attenborough comes face-to-face with the dodo, the first animal driven to extinction by humans in recorded history. In this extraordinary encounter, he reveals how this long-lost species has been misrepresented over time.
Was Bigfoot Real?

S43 E9 - 3m 15s

Sir David Attenborough explores the scientific research behind the legend of a massive ape, known as "Bigfoot," the "Yeti," or the "Abominable Snowman." Drawing on fossil evidence, he unveils the astonishing scale of this elusive and seemingly mythical creature.
Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough

S43 E9 - 30s

Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.

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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Wednesday
Apr 9

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Wednesday
Apr 9

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Thursday
Apr 10

1:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Thursday
Apr 10

2:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Thursday
Apr 10

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Thursday
Apr 10

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Saturday
Apr 12

1:00 pm

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Sunday
Apr 13

3:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Sunday
Apr 13

3:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Sunday
Apr 13

10:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Sunday
Apr 13

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Monday
Apr 14

12:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory

Monday
Apr 14

8:00 am

1 Hour

Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Wednesday
Apr 16

8:00 pm

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Wednesday
Apr 16

8:00 pm

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Thursday
Apr 17

1:00 am

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Thursday
Apr 17

2:00 am

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Thursday
Apr 17

2:00 pm

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Thursday
Apr 17

3:00 pm

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.
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Nature

Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Salvation

Saturday
Apr 19

1:00 pm

1 Hour

After drought, the rains finally arrive; as things normalize, the buffalo herds return and lion cubs witness their first hunt.

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