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Volcanic Theory of Water

1m 58s
The origins of water on earth have long been debated. Recent evidence suggests that water was always here, trapped beneath the crust. Volcanoes acted like a tear in the surface of our planet allowing the water to slowly escape as vapor. This condensed in our atmosphere and fell as rain, which eventually turned the planet from barren to blue.
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Meet One of the Rarest Frogs on Earth

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The Quito Rocket frog has been pushed to the edge of extinction. With only around 100 left in the wild, and all confined to a single stream near the Cotopaxi volcano, its survival depends on the help of a team of scientists.
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Living Volcanoes Preview

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Uncover the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. Take a terrifying descent into the crater of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes alive today. James Naughton narrates.
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Gannets Diving for Fish

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These versatile birds thrive in the air and sea. With their six-foot long wingspan, gannets can hover, glide, soar and dive. With folded wings, they torpedo down to depths of 20 feet or more to snatch fish from the edges of the Faroe Islands shoal.
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Reindeer Cyclone

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In the heartlands of Central Norway, reindeer were perhaps the single most significant wild animal for the early Vikings. See how a large herd moves together like a swirling cyclone as a way to confuse any predator, including a Viking.
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Wild Way of the Vikings Preview

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Experience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the volcanic mounts of Iceland, see the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had with the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.
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Happy Valentine's Day From Nature

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Love is all around in the natural world, and it deserves to be celebrated! Whether it's affection between mothers and babies, lifelong mates, or unlikely friends, many animals have a special way of showing their love and kinship (even if it isn't flowers and candy!) From everyone at NATURE, we wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!
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Jimmy and Maverick

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Jimmy Anderson has developed a gentle and effective way for training horses that no longer reflects traditional "colt-breaking." Preview his remarkable relationship with his horse Maverick.
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All the Pretty Horses

1m 54s
Each horse breed comes with a special set of attributes and skills. Some have been bred for specific tasks, others for beauty, some even just for play!
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Equus On Location

1m 56s
From Northern Siberia to the Arabian Desert, the filmmakers of Equus "Story of the Horse" traveled the globe to capture incredible footage of rare breeds. Go behind the scenes for a look at a few of these varied locations.
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The Wild Horses That Beat Extinction

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The Przewalski horse went extinct in the wild but was reintroduced at the Seer Horse Reserve in Gobi Desert, Mongolia. These horses have managed to make an impressive comeback and their success is due in large part to the social structure of their herd.
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How Horses Read Our Expressions

2m 54s
Through a series of experiments led by animal psychologist Karen McComb, we can see how horses read, not only fellow horse expressions but human expressions as well. Through their consistent reactions to these tests, horses demonstrate an acute emotional awareness.
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Official Preview: Equus "Story of the Horse"

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The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series.
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