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Watch a Baby Lamb Take Its First Steps

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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.
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The clever way the tiniest bird warms her nest

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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.
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How an Egg Hatches

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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.
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Volcanic Theory of Water

1m 58s
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.
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Meet One of the Rarest Frogs on Earth

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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.
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Living Volcanoes Preview

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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.
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Gannets Diving for Fish

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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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Reindeer Cyclone

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In the heartlands of Central Norway, reindeer were perhaps the single most significant wild animal for the early Vikings. See how a large herd moves together like a swirling cyclone as a way to confuse any predator, including a Viking.
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Wild Way of the Vikings Preview

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Experience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the volcanic mounts of Iceland, see the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had with the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.
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Happy Valentine's Day From Nature

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Love is all around in the natural world, and it deserves to be celebrated! Whether it's affection between mothers and babies, lifelong mates, or unlikely friends, many animals have a special way of showing their love and kinship (even if it isn't flowers and candy!) From everyone at NATURE, we wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!
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Jimmy and Maverick

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Jimmy Anderson has developed a gentle and effective way for training horses that no longer reflects traditional "colt-breaking." Preview his remarkable relationship with his horse Maverick.
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