Extreme Lives | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers
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.
Episodes
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The Bat Man of Mexico
S39 E13 - 50m 19s
An ecologist tracks the lesser long-nosed bat’s epic migration across Mexico, braving hurricanes, snakes and seas of cockroaches, in order to save the species and the tequila plants they pollinate.
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Sharks of Hawaii
S39 E12 - 53m 27s
Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Extras + Features
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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.
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Rival Bucks Fight Over Mate
S39 E8 - 2m 58s
Among the chamois in the Alps, the mood is tense. It's the mating season and rivaling bucks tax each other. Each buck needs to decide: Attack or retreat.
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Annual Alpine Frog Orgy
S39 E7 - 2m 26s
When the ice on high alpine lakes begins to break, brown frogs appear with a mission. In the hundreds, brown frogs rush to the water, as none want to miss their annual springtime mating ritual.
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Preview of The Alps: The High Life
S39 E7 - 30s
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.
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Marmot Family vs. Deadly Eagle
S39 E7 - 2m 22s
Eight out of ten eagle kills are marmots, mostly youngsters. To protect her young, mother marmots are always on the lookout for deadly eagles.
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Making of "The Alps"
S39 E7 - 11m 27s
Go behind the scenes of NATURE's two-part miniseries "The Alps." The filmmakers braved frigid climates and tough terrain to capture the intimate moments of the animals living in the Alps.
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Why are Orcas Known as the “Wolves of the Sea”?
S39 E6 - 2m 45s
Orcas have a special way of hunting herring, through a quick turn and their powerful tails sending shockwaves through the water to stun the fish. Large shoals of herring gather in the winter months, and it’s not just orcas that take advantage of the feast.
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Preview of Santa's Wild Home
S39 E6 - 35s
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.
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Follow Thousands of Reindeer on an Epic Journey
S39 E6 - 2m 48s
Witness the mass migration of hundreds of thousands of reindeer in Lapland. As the snow begins to thaw with the change of seasons, the reindeer need to reach their feeding grounds by the coast, before the snow gets too soft to run on.
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How Do Monkeys Safely Cross the Road?
S39 E5 - 3m 14s
Dusky langurs' once pristine forests are now bisected by busy roads. To move through their territory, they must risk crossing dangerous traffic every day. After witnessing their struggle, Local Researcher Jo Leen Yap decided to build a monkey bridge.
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Preview of Primates: Episode Three "Protecting Primates"
S39 E5 - 35s
More than half of the world’s primates are under threat. Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries to safeguard their future.
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Orangutan Orphans Learn to Climb
S39 E5 - 3m 9s
Many young orangutans do not survive in the wild after being released from human care because they often lack the skills needed to survive in the canopy. Conservationist Dr. Signe Preuschoft had an idea to teach these young orangutans to climb.
Schedule
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Season of the Osprey
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May 1
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Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Wednesday
May 1
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Thursday
May 2
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Thursday
May 2
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Thursday
May 2
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Thursday
May 2
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Sunday
May 5
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Sunday
May 5
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Nature
Season of the Osprey
Sunday
May 5
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Sunday
May 5
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Monday
May 6
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Monday
May 6
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Season of the Osprey
Wednesday
May 8
1 Hour
Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years. -
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Wednesday
May 8
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 8
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
Thursday
May 9
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
Thursday
May 9
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
Thursday
May 9
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
Thursday
May 9
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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