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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

The Flowing OasisSep 20, 1987 · 53m

Wildlife flourishes in Nevada's desert landscape because of one narrow river covering less than 1% of the land.

Amazonia: A Burning QuestionSep 27, 1987 · 53m

Attempts to protect the unique animals and plants of Brazil threatened by development of the Amazon jungle.

Spirits of the ForestOct 4, 1987 · 53m

The lemur, an agile nocturnal primate of Madagascar, so-named because of its secretive habits and haunting cries.

Perspectives of ParadiseOct 18, 1987 · 53m

The process of wildlife filmmaking as chronicled by a crew during their three-year study of the Galapagos Islands.

A Season in the SunNov 15, 1987 · 53m

The tremendous difference in animal lifestyle and in landscape during East Africa's dry season and its wet season.

The Legend of the Lightning BirdNov 22, 1987 · 53m

The hammerhead stork, believed by East African tribesmen to have the power to call lightning from the sky.

The Volcano WatchersNov 29, 1987 · 53m

Scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft seek to uncover the mystery of volcanoes by studying them on location as they erupt.

Tiger!Dec 6, 1987 · 53m

International endeavors to protect the endangered Indian tiger are highlighted by scenes of a mother raising her cubs in the wild.

Land of the KiwiJan 3, 1988 · 53m

Unusual wildlife inhabitants, beautiful terrain and natural wonders grace the Pacific islands comprising New Zealand.

Costa Rica: Paradise ReclaimedJan 10, 1988 · 53m

U.S. scientist Dan Janzen uses innovative conservation plans to create a national park amid a tropical forest.

In-Flight Movie: Birds of the Sun GodJan 24, 1988 · 53m

Close-up film captures birds in-flight; tiny hummingbirds draw nectar while hovering above flowers.

Hawaii: Islands of the Fire GoddessFeb 14, 1988 · 53m

A Hawaiian island evolves from underwater volcano to snow-capped mountain and finally to coral atoll.

Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: The Search for the JewelFeb 21, 1988 · 53m

The first of a three-part survey of "Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari" describes how earthquakes diverted the Okavango River into Botswana's…

Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: The Living JewelFeb 28, 1988 · 53m

Creatures of the air, trees and water brave the five-month floods through the Okavango delta. Part 2 of "Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari,"…

Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: A New ChallengeMar 6, 1988 · 53m

People of Botswana must balance wildlife protection with preservation of their precious water source.

Elephant: Lord of the JungleMar 20, 1988 · 53m

The Asian elephant is shown to be a creature of both great strength and intelligence.

Miracle of the Scarlet SalmonMar 27, 1988 · 53m

After two years in the Pacific, the sockeye salmon battles rapids returning to its birthplace to spawn.

Cowboys, Caimans and CapybarasApr 24, 1988 · 53m

Ranchers and scientists practice conservationism in Venezuelan and Colombian grasslands to protect native animals.

Tom's River: Reflections of a River KeeperMay 1, 1988 · 53m

Naturalist Tom Williams studies England's Avon River and the fish and fowl it supports.

The Elephant ChallengeMay 8, 1988 · 53m

A growing African population threatens elephant survival by farming its foraging land and hunting the beast for ivory.

The Coral TriangleJun 12, 1988 · 53m

An exploration of the coral reefs of the Malay Triangle made up of the Philippines, Malaysia and New Guinea.