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2009
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In 2008 an extraordinary two-minute film clip appeared on YouTube and immediately became an international phenomenon. It captures the moving reunion of two young men and their pet lion Christian, after they had left him in Africa with Born Freefastis a touching and uplifting true story of an indelible human-animal bond. It is destined to become one of the great classics of animal literature.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Outside a remote village in Russia’s Far East a man-eating tiger is on the prowl. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s murdering them, almost as if it has a vendetta. A team of trackers is dispatched to hunt down the tiger before it strikes again. They know the creature is cunning, injured, and starving, making it even more dangerous. As John Vaillant re-creates these extraordinary events, he gives us an unforgettable...
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[2014]
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Chris Packham explores the evolution of the great ape's brain to reveal how different parts have been adapted over time by its anatomy, ingenuity, and sociability, culminating in one of the most complex brains on the planet. Chris examines how the ability to use two hands asymmetrically sets the great ape apart from other tool-using animals and how social living is linked to the evolution of the amygdala in both humans and our ape cousins. New research...
5) Animal Atlas
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A panoramic look at animals from Africa, especially the giants, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and ostriches. A comparison of animals that isn't native to Africa, such as bears, with animals that are, such as -- surprise -- penguins. Next, a visit with the birds of Africa. Then, a rundown of the many wild animals with the word "Africa" in their common name. Finally, an examination of the adaptations these animals have to live on the...
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[2015]
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English
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In this episode, we examine the science of the cat. We’ll learn about the evolution of cats throughout the world, featuring the Saber-tooth Tiger. Find out how cat senses stack up against other animals. And take a pop quiz that reveals some incredible feline facts.
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In this documentary, David Attenborough examines descendants of the first mammals to develop during the dinosaur age. By eating insects, they were able to extend their territory and adapt to water and flight habitats. Shrews closely resemble their ancestors, and imitate their foraging hunting techniques. Moles have moved underground, and elephant shrews evade predators by sprinting through a well maintained trail network. Insect hunters that grew...
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[2016]
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English
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Santino the baby howler monkey had a rough start in life. He was found tied up at just a week old. He was being kept by kids as a pet. Dexter has been looking after him since he arrived at the Jaguar Rescue Centre on the Costa Rican coast, and the two have become inseparable. But it is time for Santino to become more independent and join the center’s unconventional monkey troop and it is down to Dexter to make sure he is ready. Cheetahs are the...
10) Planet Echo
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Chuck and Andy set out to save the world by using their brains. With the evil Skink plotting the demise of the world, Chuck and Andy find themselves as contestants on the world’s wackiest TVgame show. The show is hosted by Dr. Greenie and his sidekick GP. Chuck is forced to use all the knowledge he has accumulated over the last four seasons of PE to defeat the Skink, save the world… and Andy in this head to head competition. The questions and...
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In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about butterflies, moths and the amazing process of metamorphosis. How many varieties of butterflies and moths are there? Why do butterflies have spots on their wings that look like eyes? What evolutionary benefit might these "eyes" provide? Do moths really make silk? How does a caterpillar become a butterfly or moth? What is a chrysalis? How are Monarch butterflies capable of multi-generational...
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[2014]
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In Nocturne: Creatures of the Night, animal photographer Traer Scott takes the viewer on a journey through nighttime in the animal kingdom, revealing some of nature's most elusive creatures. Bats, big cats, flying squirrels, tarantula, owls, kangaroo mice, giant moths, sloth, several species of snakes, and a Madagascar hissing cockroach are only a few of the animals illuminated in these portraits. Seventy-five full-color photographs of forty different...
13) Reading Rainbow
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Feature Book - Mama Don't Allow When Miles gets a saxophone for his birthday, neither his parents nor his neighborhood can stand the racket! No one guesses what's in store for them, when Miles and his Swamp Band receive an invitation to play at the Alligator Ball. Alligator Farm - A visit to Kliebert's Alligator Farm where Heather Burden, a Naturalist from the New Orleans Zoo, tells LeVar about alligators and lets him hold a small one. Meet Fred Newman...
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[2016]
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English
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Stream and Shout—Nature Cat goes to his Nature Curiosity List for inspiration, and finds number 73: "Where do streams begin?" This seemingly simple question leads the gang on an action-packed adventure, as they follow the stream uphill, exploring new environments and meeting all sorts of friendly critters. When they finally find out where the stream begins they are whoa-ho-ho amazed! / Hal's Day Off—After a silly mishap leaves Hal alone in the...
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[2016]
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English
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Muck Amok—Squeeks' cousin Marvin needs big-time help, right away! His marsh home is in danger of flooding! Tally ho! Nature Cat and his pals are called into action to investigate and figure out how to stop the flooding before more animals are forced to leave their marsh homes. / Follow Those Footprints—Tally ho, it's Nature Art Day! An extremely excited Nature Cat proudly unveils his latest nature masterpiece—a statue of himself made out of...
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[2020]
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English
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From dogs and cats to hamsters and turtles, new friends come in all shapes in sizes! Join your favorite characters as they learn all about responsibility and caring for others. Watch Daniel and his classmates release their classroom pet named Ducky after he's grown too big.
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James May's things you need to know volume Series 2
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Although life in the 21st-century emphasizes personal health and fitness, we tend to ignore the inner workings of our bodies, leaving matters of anatomy and physiology to the medical experts. That was certainly true for British TV presenter and Top Gear star James May-until he realized his body was the most impressive vehicle he'd ever own. In this program May pursues questions about the design and mechanics of the human body, from "How did I get...
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[2020]
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"Suzi Eszterhas knew that she wanted to be a wildlife photographer from the time she was a small child. She got her first camera when she was six and proceeded to take pictures of her cats in her backyard, pretending that they were lions on the savanna or tigers in the jungle. In this book, Suzi will talk about her dream, and about how it isn't like what she thought it would be when she was a kid - ie, it's not glamorous and it's a lot of hard work,...
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[2011]
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English
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Traveling to America's heartlands, Louis Theroux spends time with an Oklahoma man who has bred and collected over 150 tigers, visits the woman who privately owns one of America's largest collections of chimpanzees, and finds himself in uncomfortably close contact with a number of big cats and dangerous primates.
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2023.
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Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it's up to her to find Ma-but someone is hunting her across London. Someone determined to stop her from discovering the truth. So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes-she has stepped out of the city and into another world. This is the Greenwild. Bursting...
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