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

Sharks vs Bait Ball

2m 26s

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.

Mother Leopard Protects Cubs from Male Intruder

2m 53s

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.

Anna’s Hummingbird Filmed Nesting for First Time in Big Bend

1m 35s

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.

Sly Bear Steals From Woodpecker's Acorn Stash

2m 44s

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"

3m 56s

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

30s

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.

Mother Puma Teaches Daughter How to Hunt

2m 33s

Solitaria, a mother puma, is on the move to hunt prey with her cubs close by. One female cub, in particular, takes in her mother's every move, which may give her an advantage one day when hunting on her own.

Female Puma Snubs Male

2m 17s

A kill requires an intense burst of energy and is taxing on the body. But stealing someone else's kill comes with a high risk as well. But Cazadora stands her ground when a male puma comes back for his kill.

Guanacos Rare Birth Ritual

2m 22s

Guanacos have a unique problem when it comes to reproducing. They must gather in November at exactly the right time of day to give birth so the newborn can dry out on its own. A guanaco’s too-short tongue prevents it from licking its newborn clean.

Behind the Scenes of Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains

12m 35s

Go behind the scenes of Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains. The filmmakers immersed themselves in the frigid climate of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park to film this unique family line of pumas.

Secrets of Marmot Hibernation

2m 41s

A family of marmots prepares for their upcoming hibernation in a den 6 feet underground. As they prepare for their 6-month sleep, marmots dramatically lower their body temperature and survive on their body’s storage of fat and water. They only wake once every 2 weeks to rev up their heartbeat and visit a nearby tunnel used as a toilet.

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