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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
How Hermit Crabs Choose Their Shells
S42 E2 - 2m 54s
In Belize, hermit crabs have outgrown their homes, or their shells have become worse for wear. To find out how they resolve their housing issues, Spy Hermit Crab goes undercover.
-
Baby Platypus Caught on Camera
S42 E1 - 3m 11s
A female platypus, dubbed Zoom, preps a nesting site after the mating season. Female platypus can dig up to 30 feet into the riverbank to make a safe place to lay their eggs and raise their young.
-
Preview of The Platypus Guardian
S42 E1 - 30s
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.
-
Witness a 'Platypus Love Donut'
S42 E1 - 2m 23s
When mating, platypus put their bill on each other’s tail, like they’re in a trance, in what filmmaker Pete Walsh dubbed the "platypus love donut."
-
NATURE - Season 42
S42 - 4m 49s
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS, starting October 2023.
Schedule
-
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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. -
Image
Nature
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.
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.
Similar Shows
![Animal IQ: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/06/12/139608-I5XfSqb-show-poster2x3-apt1wgg.jpg?itok=Be2tRBR7)
Animal IQ
Science and Nature
![Wonders of Mexico: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/3331-zpFCsPf-show-poster2x3-sn4Lqts.jpg?itok=lwDrMk7o)
Wonders of Mexico
Science and Nature
![Expedition: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/2142-0cP2wdq-show-poster2x3-lzYrdaG.jpg?itok=igo9l1tP)
Expedition
Science and Nature
![How Does It Grow: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2022/01/29/3631-ZvyNL0nE3Gcqzle9bQxwZw.jpg?itok=Uia3QL7A)
How Does It Grow
Science and Nature
![Return to the Wild: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/06/24/3558-1qfqCP0PWXnLzv1bDjlubg.jpg?itok=pHbcPt2C)
Return to the Wild
Science and Nature
![Weathered: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/05/15/4983-MwHD2gQ-show-poster2x3-8kD1k5U.png?itok=paVakvtR)
Weathered
Science and Nature
![Life on Fire: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2022/10/25/2174-Oeu6cjGQEMX2jwET9lCXA.jpg?itok=ztgcf530)
Life on Fire
Science and Nature
![Vitals: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/191415-DaZ522A-show-poster2x3-dOm2jEG.jpg?itok=9yMM005N)
Vitals
Science and Nature
![Doug's Geology Journal: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/16/247049-OQC7tEY-show-poster2x3-D3QRMw2.jpg?itok=0rXCmjlY)
Doug's Geology Journal
Science and Nature
![Wild Metropolis: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/2214-aBE4u1l-show-poster2x3-SdseEfk.jpg?itok=NSRr5oHG)
Wild Metropolis
Science and Nature