S13 Episode 1

In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins

Following Anthony Hopkins to Tanzania to study lions. Included: an encounter with Masai warriors; the lioness's role in the hunt; footage of zebras and wildebeests.

53 mins · Sun, 2 Oct 1994

S13 Episode 2

Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon

This installment of PBS's multi-award winning Nature series delves into the life and history of the highly endangered giant panda. Nature: Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon studies the habits and habitats of the giant panda throughout China's Sleeping Dragon Mountains.

53 mins · Sun, 26 Feb 1995

S13 Episode 3

Warts and All

"Warts and All" follows three generations of a wart-hog family over the course of a year. Observed: attacks by hyenas, leopards and flamingos; how wart-hog males fend for themselves from an early age.

53 mins · Sun, 6 Nov 1994

S13 Episode 4

Nomads of the Wind: The Faraway Heaven (1)

The first programme in a five part series that combines wildlife footage with drama and documentary in exploring the fundamental relationship between man and nature across the Pacific Ocean. Explores the islands of Tahiti and Marquesas, which were settled some 2000 years ago by Polynesian seafarers.

53 mins · Sun, 20 Nov 1994

S13 Episode 5

Nomads of the Wind: Crossroads of the Pacific (2)

53 mins · Sun, 20 Nov 1994

S13 Episode 6

Nomads of the Wind: Burning Their Boats (3)

53 mins · Mon, 21 Nov 1994

S13 Episode 7

Nomads of the Wind: Distant Horizons (4)

53 mins · Mon, 21 Nov 1994

S13 Episode 8

Nomads of the Wind: The Pierced Sky (5)

53 mins · Tue, 22 Nov 1994

S13 Episode 9

Fire Bird

Following the flamingo as it searches for places to feed and breed in East Africa's Great Rift Valley. Observed: flamingos feeding on algae, dancing and attempting to escape predators.

53 mins · Sun, 8 Jan 1995

S13 Episode 10

Creatures in Crime

Following the work of forensic experts who use plants, insects and animals to help solve police cases. Included: how seeds on a blanket placed a rape suspect at a crime scene; how fly eggs helped police identify a serial killer.

53 mins · Sun, 5 Feb 1995

S13 Episode 11

Tigers with Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins travels through Sumatra, India and Nepal to learn about wild tigers.

53 mins · Sun, 26 Feb 1995

S13 Episode 12

Ghost Bear

Following a rare ghost bear, a black bear with all-white fur, as it hones survival skills on an island off the western coast of Canada. Included: salmon migration; preparations for hibernation; black gray wolves; killer whales.

53 mins · Sun, 5 Mar 1995

S13 Episode 13

Born to Run

Following a herd of Thomson's gazelles, a species that uses swift, “life-saving legs” to survive attacks by predators on Africa's Serengeti Plains. Included: their flight from cheetahs (their “greatest enemy”), jackals and hyenas; how “Tommies” travel in herds.

53 mins · Sun, 21 May 1995

S13 Episode 14

New Guinea: Island Invaders

"New Guinea: Island Invaders" explores the island, located north of Australia in the East Indies. Examined: the land bridge which enabled animals from Australia to cross over to New Guinea. Also: the marine crocodile

53 mins · Sun, 23 Jul 1995

S13 Episode 15

New Guinea: Other Worlds

"New Guinea: Other Worlds" explores the island's remote interior, home to the bird of paradise, which natives believe to have spiritual powers. Also: how gold prospectors came to the interior and were surprised to encounter people exclusively using stone-age tools.

53 mins · Sun, 30 Jul 1995

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