What Females Want and Males Will Do - Preview
Discover what makes winners and losers in the animal dating game. 3/7/2012
Echo: An Elephant to Remember - Preview
Enjoy a look back at elephant matriarch Echo, the subject of many films. 2/29/2012
Visit from an Infant Sperm Whale
An infant sperm whale, separated from its mother, swims remarkably close to cameraman Doug Allan, and as he approaches it calls out with a series of loud coda clicks.
On the Hunt for Herring
On the hunt for herring, killer whales use a herding call to cause discomfort and confusion for a school of herring, making the fish easy targets for a meal.
The Oldest Mammal on the Planet
Analysis of one Amino acid in Bowhead Whales' tissue is revealing astonishing information about their age. There are some estimates that the whales could be over 200 years old, making them one of the oldest animals on the planet.
Songs of the Humpbacks
Male humpbacks have become famous for the compositions they improvise together, from one year to the next.
The Humpback Mating Marathon
A group of humpback males compete for the affection of a female. After the fight, the losing males engage in some surprisingly gentle behavior.
Dolphin Bubble Play
What will dolphins make of the silvery rings of air produced by an underwater bubble machine?
Dolphin Mud Walls
In the shallows of Florida Bay, the fish can be very difficult to catch. Dolphins solve the problem by creating walls of mud that trap the nearby fish.
The Himalayas - Preview
The highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayan range is far-reaching, spanning thousands of miles, and holds within it an exceptionally diverse ecology. An exploration of the diversity of wildlife and habitats of this mountain chain starring the mysterious snow leopard.
Raccoon Nation - Preview
Find out if human beings' efforts to outwit raccoons are actually making the animals smarter.
Observing the Secret Lives of Raccoons
A look at how scientists are using modern technology to gain a deeper understanding of raccoon behavior.
Raccoons Gone Wild
An overview of how thousands of raccoons ended up in Japan and the dangers they pose.
Raccoons and the City
A look at raccoons’ migration to big cities and traits that help them thrive in urban environments.
Filming Raccoons is Hard
In this web-exclusive video, Producer Susan Fleming discusses the trials and tribulations that come with trying to capture high-quality images of raccoons in the pitch black.
The Importance of Play
This web exclusive video looks at the benefits of engaging in animal play: illustrating how things work, the physics of the world, and what to do and what not to do.
Living for the City
The raccoon's intelligence, adaptable nature, and omnivorous diet help the species thrive in urban landscapes.
Raccoon First Night Out
A raccoon mother gathers her kits to leave the security of their natal den and descend 60 feet, head first, into the darkness for their first touch on solid ground.
A Sense of Curiosity
In this web-exclusive video, experts discuss the connection between raccoon dexterity, the animal's immense curiosity in objects, and intelligence.
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