Episode 1: Birth and Rebirth Preview
Spring is a time of birth and rebirth for plants and animals across the country. Join us for night one of a three-night adventure about the season that sets the natural world in motion.
Track a Lilac Crash Course - English
Track a Lilac invites you to find a nearby lilac and report whether they see leaves or flowers on their plant. The data contributes to a national database that will be used by researchers to better understand the timing of lilac leafing and blooming across the country.
6 Facts to Show Your Spring Savvy
Get spring savvy with these fun facts about the season! From the tilt of the earth to unique animal behaviors, there are several interesting ways you can tell it's springtime!
Meet Nanne Kennedy & Her Sheep
We visited wool farmer Nanne Kennedy in Washington, Maine to get a sneak peek at her pregnant sheep. We'll be returning to her farm on April 29 for the premiere of American Spring LIVE in hopes to see one of the new lambs actually being born.
Inside Look: American Spring LIVE
Executive Producers, Fred Kaufman and Al Berman, along with host Juju Chang and science correspondent Thor Hanson share a bit of insight into the upcoming NATURE three-night live broadcast event, American Spring LIVE.
SciStarter Crash Course
SciStarter is the place to find, join, and contribute to science. With more than 3,000 projects and events searchable by topic, location, age-level and more, you’re sure to find the right match, anytime, anywhere.
American Spring LIVE Trailer
From Sequoia to the Everglades, from bear cubs to hummingbirds, from hibernation to pollination, Spring is coming to you, Live on PBS.
Sequoia Fun Facts
How much do you know about the Giant Sequoias? Since our American Spring LIVE team will be based near the legendary groves, we figured it was the perfect time to brush up our knowledge of the Sequoias with a few fun facts about the world's oldest trees.
Spring Time-lapse
The change from winter to spring is a slow and subtle process, but the transformation is nothing short of amazing. Witness the change in 60 seconds to see just how magical it can be.
Watch a Baby Lamb Take Its First Steps
In episode 1 of American Spring LIVE, we're celebrating the season of birth and rebirth with newborn lambs! Will we get to see an ewe give birth? Tune in on April 29 at 8|7c to find out! In the meantime, here's an exclusive look at what to expect during our epic three-night broadcast.
The clever way the tiniest bird warms her nest
This little goldcrest may not be big enough to cover all her eggs, but thanks to a unique technique she can still keep them warm. The secret to her success can only be revealed through thermal cameras and has been caught on film for the very first time.
The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention Preview
The egg is perhaps nature’s most perfect life support system. Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.
How an Egg Hatches
How is it possible that an egg can be strong enough to provide protection, yet soft enough that a baby bird can break through? See the remarkable way hatchlings are able to break out of their eggs.
Inside Nature: Behind the Scenes of "Living Volcanoes"
Join the team of researchers and filmmakers featured in Living Volcanoes as they share some behind the scenes details from the edge of the Marum volcano.
How Carnivorous Caterpillars Attack Their Prey
Nearly all caterpillars are herbivores, but not this one. Caterpillars on the islands of Hawaii have evolved with claws that are more suited to catching live prey. Watch the clever way they attack their meals.
Volcanic Theory of Water
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.
Can Goats Predict Volcanic Eruptions?
The unusual behavior of a herd of goats seems to suggest they may be able to sense when the nearby Mt. Etna volcano will erupt and new research corroborates this suspicion.
Meet One of the Rarest Frogs on Earth
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.
Living Volcanoes Preview
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.
Gannets Diving for Fish
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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