How Glowing Poop Helps Bat Conservation
To track the migration patterns and distances of the lesser long-nosed bats, Ecologist Rodrigo Medellin coats the bats he catches in harmless UV dust, which they lick off and digest. The glowing dust passes through their system, and by tracking the glowing bat droppings, he can prove how far they’ve flown.
Bat Birth Caught On Camera for First Time
Ecologist Rodrigo Medellin set up remote cameras in a bat “nursery.” The cameras capture a behavior that has never been filmed before: a mother giving birth.
Bat Volcano Erupts at Night
More than three million bats live in the caves of Calakmul. To avoid being eaten by predators, they form a living tornado, or "bat volcano," when they fly. In this whirling mass, it’s almost impossible for their predators to choose a target.
Preview of The Bat Man of Mexico
An ecologist tracks the lesser long-nosed bat’s epic migration across Mexico, braving hurricanes, snakes and seas of cockroaches, in order to save the species and the tequila plants they pollinate.
The Making of "Sharks of Hawaii"
As with any PBS NATURE film, the key to getting the shots is time spent out in the field. Fortunately, for the crew of "Sharks of Hawaii" that meant the tropical islands of Hawaii.
Peek-A-Boo with Hawaiian Garden Eels
Off the island of Oahu lies an undersea prairie that is home to hundreds of Hawaiian garden eels. Shy creatures found only in Hawaiian waters, these eels only emerge from their burrow to eat zooplankton. They will spend their lifetime in the same spot, trying to avoid the eyes of roaming sharks.
What Makes Hawaii's Green Sea Turtles Unique?
Hawaii is home to the largest hard-shelled sea turtles in the world. It is also the only place in the world where males haul out alongside females when they lay their eggs, and no one knows why.
Sharks vs Bait Ball
A school of small mackerel called “Akule” gather in the tens of thousands to form a tight bait ball in order to protect themselves from predators, most notoriously the sharks of Hawaii. But sometimes increasing their profile only attracts more lethal attention.
Preview of Sharks of Hawaii
Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more.
Leopard Hunts Baboon in Broad Daylight
No ordinary leopard dares to stalk baboons in broad daylight. Mother leopard Olimba proves her ability as a skilled hunter as she stalks a troop of baboons.
Mother Leopard Protects Cubs from Male Intruder
Olimba faces the challenging task of raising newborn cubs, which is a constant battle to hunt successfully, to defend her prime territory and to protect her cubs against enemies. One day, Olimba discovers a nomadic male leopard near her cubs, and without hesitation, she attacks him.
Young Leopard Learns How to Successfully Hunt
Young leopard Makumbi grows up under the tutelage of his mother Olimba. When he is a year old, he becomes a successful hunter with a penchant for birds.
Preview of The Leopard Legacy
Follow the story of a leopard mother as she raises her cubs near the Luangwa River, facing a constant battle to hunt successfully, defend her territory and protect her cubs against enemies.
Preview of Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas
Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande’s Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.
Anna’s Hummingbird Filmed Nesting for First Time in Big Bend
In a nest barely the size of a golf ball, an Anna’s hummingbird has two healthy chicks almost ready to leave the nest. This is the first time these birds have ever been seen nesting in Big Bend.
Meet the World's Smallest Owl
Watch the elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, hunt food for its chicks. Despite their small size, these owls are able to tackle prey almost as big and powerful as themselves.
Sly Bear Steals From Woodpecker's Acorn Stash
There are many reasons Big Bend is good for bears and this is one of them. A clever bear stumbled upon a woodpecker's large stash of acorns, which he continued to take from for days. Much to the disgust of the acorn woodpecker.
Making of "Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas"
Filmmaker Skip Hobbie discusses his and the crew's experience making "Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas." Hobbie talks about both the challenges and exciting moments while filming the animals of Big Bend, such as beavers and bears.
Preview of Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains
Travel to the ice mountains of Chile to discover the secrets of the puma, the area’s biggest and most elusive predator. Discover how this mountain lion survives and follow the dramatic fate of a puma mother and her cubs. Narrated by Uma Thurman.
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