The Frog Ark | WILD HOPE
Many of the world’s most beloved frogs and amphibians are headed for extinction, but inside “The Ark” in Panama, some of those threatened species are given a fighting chance. Using innovative technology and breakthrough genetics, researchers have ignited a cadre of solutions to save these rare and cherished species.
Episodes
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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.
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Deep Feelings | Spy in the Ocean
S42 E3 - 53m 25s
Spy creatures explore animal emotions and the deep feelings we share. With surfing dolphins, kissing manatees and sensitive cuttlefish, witness the emotional rollercoaster of life in the sea.
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Deep Thinkers | Spy in the Ocean
S42 E2 - 53m 25s
Spy creatures reveal an ocean full of startling ways of thinking, including large-brained whales, smart octopi, diving monkeys, creative fish and other intelligent animals.
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The Platypus Guardian
S42 E1 - 53m 18s
Witness the story of Pete Walsh, a Tasmanian man who befriends a platypus he names Zoom. With the help of experts, Pete learns more about the platypus’s secret world in a mission to protect them from the dangers of urban development.
Extras + Features
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What It's Like to be Surrounded by Whales
S42 E12 - 1m 41s
In a once-in-a-lifetime moment, cinematographer Patrick Dykstra finds himself in the embrace of a group of sperm whales.
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Preview of Patrick and the Whale
S42 E12 - 30s
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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Preview of Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
S42 E11 - 30s
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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Discovering the Secrets of a Jurassic Sea Monster
S42 E11 - 3m 2s
Sir David Attenborough uncovers the secrets of the pliosaur, a monstrous marine predator. The pliosaur is believed to have been over 30 feet in length, similar to a double-decker bus.
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T-Rex vs. Jurassic Sea Monster
S42 E11 - 3m 3s
Sir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a lifetime: the giant skull of a prehistoric sea monster known as a Pliosaur – the Tyrannosaurus Rex of the seas.
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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 Flyways
S42 E10 - 30s
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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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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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.
Schedule
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American Horses
Wednesday
Jul 24
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Wednesday
Jul 24
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Thursday
Jul 25
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Thursday
Jul 25
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Thursday
Jul 25
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Thursday
Jul 25
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Sunday
Jul 28
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Sunday
Jul 28
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Sunday
Jul 28
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Sunday
Jul 28
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Monday
Jul 29
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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American Horses
Monday
Jul 29
1 Hour
The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them. -
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Primates: Secrets of Survival
Wednesday
Jul 31
1 Hour
The various species of primates, often referred to as the highest order of animal on the planet, include chimpanzees, gorillas and the snub-nosed monkey.
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