Nature

Science and Nature Series / 38 Seasons

NATURE brings the beauty and wonder of the natural world into your home, becoming in the process the benchmark for natural history programs.

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53m 33s / TV-14

Filming Ireland's Harsh Landscapes

7m 34s

Director John Murray has filmed animals all over the world but has always wanted to capture the lives of the creatures in this extraordinarily rocky outcrop on the west coast of Ireland - the Burren. Nestled against the unforgiving coast of the Wild Atlantic Ocean, this is a harsh landscape like almost no other.

Mysterious Gathering of Sharks

2m 53s

Basking sharks are the second biggest fish on the planet, up to 40 feet long and four tons in weight. While these massive sharks are typically solitary, they have recently been found gathering together. And no one knows why.

Filming in a War Zone

6m 25s

Like never before, the Ukraine war has magnified the complexities of our obligations to animals in times of crisis. From pets to wild animals, these stories illuminate the effects of war on animals. Go behind the scenes with Director Anton Ptushkin, as he navigates filming in a war zone and shares some stories that did not make the final version of the film.

Meet Patron, the Ukrainian War Hero

3m

Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell terrier who has saved countless lives. His exceptional sense of smell and small size make him a great fit for his newfound career as a bomb-sniffing dog.

Preview of Saving the Animals of Ukraine

30s

In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee. Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. For more information and reminders about the premiere, text Ukraine to 20366.

Are Grizzlies Still Endangered?

2m 12s

As their territory expands into cattle country, local ranchers reassert that grizzlies should be delisted under the Endangered Species Act, which would pave the way for legal hunting of the bears.

Preview of Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons

30s

Known only by her research number, Grizzly 399 has been a fixture in Grand Teton National Park since 2007, becoming the world’s most famous grizzly bear. Now 399 is raising four new cubs in the face of human encroachment, a warming climate and the threat of losing protection under the Endangered Species Act.

This Bird Is Evolving Right in Front of Us

2m 31s

In the early 2000s, an invasive snail species took over these Florida wetlands. These invasive snails were too big for many of Florida's snail kites to consume, so many birds vanished. But ten years later, these birds have made an unbelievable recovery.

Why Young Caracaras Form Gangs

3m 4s

When a young caracara comes across a penguin carcass guarded by older birds, he calls for backup from other young birds. Young caracaras band together and join gangs for the first years of their lives.

Preview of Raptors: Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives

30s

See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth. From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, raptors can hunt prey in any climate.

Filming the World's Smartest Raptors

8m 59s

The remote Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic are home to the world’s most intelligent bird of prey, the striated caracara. In this behind-the-scenes film, a camera team travels there to reveal the surprising ways these curious raptors survive.

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