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Nature (1982)

7.9 45 seasons 697 episodes Returning Series
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Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

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Seasons & episodes

E1
And Then the Rains CameOct 20, 1985 · 53m

Torrential rains flood Kenya’s Tsavo Plain triggering a cycle of animal and plant regeneration that flowers in the short period before the…

E2
Battle of the LeavesOct 27, 1985 · 53m

How plants and their leaves adapt to different climates, predatory animals and man.

E3
The Ganges GharialNov 3, 1985 · 53m

A five-year chronicle of India’s endangered gharial crocodile.

E4
One Man’s IslandNov 10, 1985 · 53m

The year-long sojourn of artist and naturalist Keith Brockie on Scotland's Isle of May is captured on film.

E5
Selva Verde: The Green JungleNov 17, 1985 · 53m

An exploration of the ecosystem of Central America's rain forest.

E6
The Plant HuntersNov 24, 1985 · 53m

An exploration of the scientific research into the nutritional, medicinal and economic value of plants.

E7
Kalahari: Wilderness Without WaterDec 15, 1985 · 53m

An examination of the diverse plants and animals that have adapted to the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.

E8
Emas: High Plains of BrazilJan 5, 1986 · 53m

A visit to Brazil's national park Emas, home to a unique collection of rare and unusual wildlife.

E9
The Feathered SwarmJan 26, 1986 · 53m

The huge mating flocks of the East African quelea, feared by farmers almost as much as they fear locusts.

E10
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen OceanFeb 16, 1986 · 53m

A look at sea creatures of the Arctic including planktonic animals, small crustaceans, seals, belugas, tucked narwhals and polar bears.

E11
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: Land of BeyondFeb 23, 1986 · 53m

After the nine-month Arctic winter, lemmings, hares, foxes and caribous become active to raise their young.

E12
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final ChallengeMar 2, 1986 · 53m

A study of man’s relationship with the Arctic and its wildlife.

E13
Saguaro: Sentinel of the DesertMar 9, 1986 · 53m

Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the native giant saguaro cactus of the southwestern United States.

E14
Death TrapMar 23, 1986 · 53m

The sophisticated trapping mechanism of the main group of carnivorous plants.

E15
Aspen: Dancer on the WindApr 6, 1986 · 53m

A look at the trembling aspen, a widely distributed poplar found in more regions of North America than any other tree.

E16
Secrets of an African JungleApr 27, 1986 · 53m

The fragile ecosystem of the great African rainforest of Korup in Cameroon.

E17
Birdwatch from FloridaMay 4, 1986 · 53m

Chronicling a weeklong series of bird-watching activities at sites that include the Anhinga Trail in the Everglades, Tampa Bay Island and P…

E18
The Gooneys of MidwayMay 11, 1986 · 53m

Wildlife cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the Laysan Albatross of the Hawaiian Islands.

E19
Where Eagles FlyMay 18, 1986 · 53m

A five year study of the golden eagle, Britain's largest bird of prey, in the Scottish highlands.

E20
The SkyhuntersMay 25, 1986 · 53m

An examination of the vultures of Africa's Serengeti plain and the rainforests of South America.

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