Finding the Elusive White-Tipped Sicklebill
The white-tipped sicklebill is one of Costa Rica's most elusive hummingbirds. Filmmakers turned to Costa Rican expert Anthony Jimenez to help them locate and film the bird.
Long-Billed Hermit’s Mating Dance
During mating season, long-billed hermit males gather in groups for a talent contest called a “lek.” From a perch, one male begins a courtship ritual that starts with a series of chirps. Other males join in and soon a chorus fills the forest. A whole song is squeezed into one chirp.
How Female Hummingbirds Avoid Harassment
Male and female white-necked jacobins vastly differ in color, making females a target for constant harassment. But one out of every five females keeps their “male” costume, holding onto their bright blue coloring. This “deceptive coloration” lets her slip through the crowd of rowdy males unnoticed.
Meet the Rare Volcano Hummingbird
No bigger than a human thumb, the volcano hummingbird exists only in the Talamanca Mountains. But their appetite is anything but small, as they must replenish 12,000 calories a day from the tiny mountain flowers that suit their miniature bill.
Preview of The Hummingbird Effect
Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.
How Wild Dogs Recover from 'Broken Hearts'
African wild dog Teardrop makes a full recovery from a gunshot wound with the support of her pack. Wild dog expert Cole du Plessis has discovered that African wild dogs recover from serious injury more successfully when accompanied by pack members.
These Wolf Puppies Could Save Their Species
With less than 20 red wolves remaining in the wild, these conservationists are working to save them. Pup cross-fostering is one strategy employed by conservationists, including Regina Mossotti from the Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri.
Preview of Dogs in the Wild: Defending Wild Dogs
Join scientists and researchers across the globe as they go to extraordinary lengths to understand wild dogs. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from “broken heart syndrome.”
Attempting to Film African Wild Dogs in the Flooded Okavango
Over the course of a year, "Dogs in the Wild" filmmakers filmed over 22 wild dog species across six continents. African Wild Dogs were one of the toughest species to film due to the flooded Okavango River.
Small-toothed Dog Dad Teaches Pups to Hunt
While mom is preoccupied, a small-toothed dog dad teaches his pups how to hunt for termites.
African Wild Dogs Vote with Sneezes
How does a pack of African wild dogs make the decision that it is time to hunt? One study found that packs vote on a hunt by sneezing.
Ethiopian Wolf Vs. Mole Rat
Every day the pack of Ethiopian wolves sets off to hunt. In the highlands, the wolf’s staple diet is rodents.
Preview of Dogs in the Wild: Secrets of Success
How do wild dogs survive and thrive in the wild? Discover the secrets to their success, from black-backed jackals that leap skywards to catch prey to agile gray foxes that climb high into the trees.
Discovering the Smallest Wild Dog in the Vast Sahara
Over the course of filming "Dogs in the Wild", the filmmakers learned that not all wild dogs are easy to film. Among the most difficult to film was not only the tiniest wild dog but also lives in the Sahara Desert: the fennec fox.
Meet the World's Smallest Wild Dog
No other wild dog can endure the challenges of the Sahara Desert like the world's smallest canid, the fennec fox. The fennec fox is not only built for the harsh desert but has learned to thrive in it.
Dhole Pack Coordinates Attack on Deer
To survive in the forests of southern India, dholes must work together. By working as a team, the pack can take down a deer, which can be twice as tall and many times heavier than a single dhole.
Urban Foxes Battle Over Territory
There are 10,000 foxes living in London, so rivalries aren't uncommon. However, city foxes often learn how to get along, so they can all eke out a living in the same neighborhood.
Preview of Dogs in the Wild: Meet the Family
Meet the many species of canids, the family of wild dogs. They are the most widespread carnivores on the planet.
A Dugong's Unlikely Companions
A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions, streamlined remoras and striped golden jacks. The golden jacks grab small shrimps that the dugong stirs up and don’t bother the creature. The remoras, on the other hand, are irritating.
The Incredible Mating Ritual of Opalescent Squid
When mating, a male opalescent squid grabs a female and his tentacles flush red. After laying their eggs, all the adults die. Almost everything will eat the dying parents, but the eggs carry toxins.
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