The Nutcracker (NATURE style!)
At NATURE, we celebrate the season with squirrels! Who better to capture the vigor of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" than these agile athletes?
A Life Among the Clouds: A Nature Short Film - Sneak Peek
Meet the elusive Matschie’s tree kangaroo in the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea and discover how the local people are helping to protect this rare marsupial and its forest home.
Studying Tree Kangaroos
Studying the elusive tree kangaroos of Papua New Guinea can be quite challenging. Conservation Scientist Lisa Dabek shares some of the creative ways she is able to track these fascinating animals.
Polar Bear Mom Creates Avalanche to Save Family
After being pursued up an icy mountain by an aggressive male, this mother polar bear creates a mini avalanche to save her cubs.
How Polar Bears Dry Off
Polar bears have their own special way of drying off after a swim - rolling around in the snow!
Polar Bear Sneak Attack
On the ice floes, polar bears have to use a completely different hunting technique. By fully submerging underwater, this polar bear mother attempts a sneak attack on an unsuspecting seal.
Snow Bears
Witness the incredible journey of newborn polar bear cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time. Bravely led by their mother, the cubs must make the perilous 400-mile Arctic trek to the sea to feed. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
Interview with Producer and Cinematographer Kim Wolhuter
Cinematographer and producer, Kim Wolhuter talks about filming African wild dogs for the film Dogs in the Land of Lions. He shares details about his time spent following Puzzles' pack and what happened to some of the dogs after filming.
Dogs in the Land of Lions
Follow the unforgettable journey of a close-knit family of wild dogs in Zimbabwe and witness rarely seen behavior, from tender moments with newborn pups, to the thrills of hunting wildebeest, to close encounters with their greatest enemy - the lion.
Wild Dogs Take on Wildebeest
Puzzles' young pack turns their attention to bigger prey. By working together, they manage to take down a wildebeest calf, a feat that is rarely attempted.
African Wild Dog Mom Needs a Break from Pups
When you have 12 hungry pups to feed, sometimes you just need a break. Despite her efforts for a little peace and quiet, Puzzles' pups manage to track her down.
Yearling Wild Dogs Take their Siblings Hostage
The yearling wild dogs decide it's time for their baby siblings to see the world. They take them outside of the den, and Puzzles is forced to bring them back one by one until she finally relents to the yearlings' antics.
Squirrel-Inspired Robots
Robert Full, a professor at UC Berkeley, takes inspiration from squirrel movement and acrobatics for robotic technology.
A Squirrel's Guide to Success
The squirrel family – from tiny chipmunks to big prairie dogs – is one of the most widespread on Earth. There are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Discover the secrets to their success.
Squirrel Obstacle Course
Squirrel intelligence and adaptability get put to the test in this challenging obstacle course, in which the gray squirrels need to cross a series of platforms - some stable, some not - in order to reach a hazelnut prize.
Chipmunk Showdown
Chipmunks spend the autumn stockpiling food for the winter by stuffing their cheeks with nuts to take back to their dens. After collecting an impressive amount of nuts for the winter, one chipmunk must defend his stash from another.
The Truth About Tiger Populations
Despite their visibility in popular culture, tigers are one of the most threatened big cats in the world. With their populations shrinking in the wild, they could go extinct if we become too complacent.
Are lions the most intelligent cat?
Dr. Natalia Borrego works with lion whisperer Kevin Richardson to carry out lion IQ tests. She believes that they are the smartest of all the cats.
Super Cats: Episode 3 | Science and Secrets | Preview
Scientists are studying cats in greater detail than ever before. New approaches and technologies help uncover some of the cats’ most intimate secrets, including the cheetah’s remarkable gymnastic abilities and why lions are able to hunt so cooperatively.
Meet the Deadliest Cat on the Planet
Black-footed cats are Africa’s smallest cat and the deadliest of the entire cat family - with a 60 percent hunting success rate.
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