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NATURE brings the beauty and wonder of the natural world into your home, becoming in the process the benchmark for natural history programs.

Vertical Meadows | WILD HOPE

7m 36s

As urban expansion quickly replaces natural habitats, façade engineer Alistair Law has discovered a new way to restore native ecosystems for pollinators and create natural spaces for us all within cities – by turning the walls of buildings into meadows.

Episodes

  • The Bat Man of Mexico: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Sharks of Hawaii: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • The Leopard Legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Australian Bushfire Rescue: Behind the Scenes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Australian Bushfire Rescue: Behind the Scenes

    S39 E2 - 9m 38s

    The wildfires of the "black summer" were a game-changer for Australia, and they had a large emotional toll on those affected. Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers of Australian Bushfire Rescue, as they discuss the challenges of filming and the heart-wrenching stories they encountered.

  • Preview of Pandas: Born to be Wild: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Pandas: Born to be Wild

    S39 E1 - 35s

    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.

  • Rare Glimpse of Wild Panda In Heat: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rare Glimpse of Wild Panda In Heat

    S39 E1 - 3m 32s

    Our filmmakers spent three years tracking down one of the rarest sights in nature: a wild panda looking to mate. While pandas may appear cute and cuddly, they are a territorial, large bear and filming them is not without risk.

  • Wild Panda Courtship Filmed for First Time: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wild Panda Courtship Filmed for First Time

    S39 E1 - 3m 42s

    The courtship rituals of wild Giant Pandas have never been filmed before. The filmmakers trek alongside park rangers in the Qinling Mountains to track down a male during the breeding season and eventually stumble on an exceedingly rare sight – a fertile female being fought over by two males. This behavior may help shed light on why pandas have such difficulty breeding in captivity.

  • NATURE - Season 39: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NATURE - Season 39

    S39 - 3m 24s

    Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS, starting October 2020

Schedule

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    Remarkable Rabbits

    Thursday
    Mar 28

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Remarkable Rabbits

    Thursday
    Mar 28

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Remarkable Rabbits

    Thursday
    Mar 28

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Remarkable Rabbits

    Sunday
    Mar 31

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Nature

    Remarkable Rabbits

    Sunday
    Mar 31

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
  • Image
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    Nature

    Remarkable Rabbits

    Sunday
    Mar 31

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
  • Image
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    Nature

    Remarkable Rabbits

    Sunday
    Mar 31

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Remarkable Rabbits

    Monday
    Apr 1

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Nature

    Remarkable Rabbits

    Monday
    Apr 1

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Remarkable Rabbits

    Wednesday
    Apr 3

    1 Hour

    How hares differ from rabbits; how swamp rabbits have managed to survive in an ever-changing landscape; snowshoe hares; progress made by scientists to save rabbit species from extinction.
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    Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors

    Wednesday
    Apr 10

    1 Hour

    The many species of raptors, from giant eagles to miniature falconets, and how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations.
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    Nature

    Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors

    Wednesday
    Apr 10

    1 Hour

    The many species of raptors, from giant eagles to miniature falconets, and how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations.
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    Nature

    Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors

    Thursday
    Apr 11

    1 Hour

    The many species of raptors, from giant eagles to miniature falconets, and how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations.
  • Image
    Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors

    Thursday
    Apr 11

    1 Hour

    The many species of raptors, from giant eagles to miniature falconets, and how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations.
  • Image
    Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors

    Thursday
    Apr 11

    1 Hour

    The many species of raptors, from giant eagles to miniature falconets, and how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations.
  • Image
    Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors

    Thursday
    Apr 11

    1 Hour

    The many species of raptors, from giant eagles to miniature falconets, and how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations.

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