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.

53m 18s / TV-14

These Arctic Horses Don't Mind the Cold

1m 54s

Yakutian horses have evolved to be able to withstand extremely cold temperatures in the frigid Arctic. They've become smaller, with shorter legs, and have developed an ability to hibernate while standing.

Equus On Location

1m 56s

From Northern Siberia to the Arabian Desert, the filmmakers of Equus "Story of the Horse" traveled the globe to capture incredible footage of rare breeds. Go behind the scenes for a look at a few of these varied locations.

The Wild Horses That Beat Extinction

1m 32s

The Przewalski horse went extinct in the wild but was reintroduced at the Seer Horse Reserve in Gobi Desert, Mongolia. These horses have managed to make an impressive comeback and their success is due in large part to the social structure of their herd.

Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins

35s

Explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestors to the modern steed. Encounter scientists who are unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and decoding their emotional intelligence.

How Horses Read Our Expressions

2m 54s

Through a series of experiments led by animal psychologist Karen McComb, we can see how horses read, not only fellow horse expressions but human expressions as well. Through their consistent reactions to these tests, horses demonstrate an acute emotional awareness.

Official Preview: Equus "Story of the Horse"

30s

The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series.

Meet a Jurassic Killer: Temnodontosaurus

3m 14s

With their giant jaws and razor-blade teeth, the Temnodontosaurus was one of the largest of the ichthyosaurs. This predator grew up to 33 feet long and had the largest eyes known of any animal. Fossils prove that this fierce sea dragon fed on smaller ichthyosaurs.

Living With Snow Leopards - Tashi's Story: Sneak Peek

42s

With the snow leopards‘ prey in decline, encounters between herders and the cat are on the rise. Explore this fragile relationship through the eyes of Tashi, a local goat herder, and learn how his village has partnered with the Snow Leopard Trust to find ways to both live with and save one of the rarest cats on Earth.

The Severity of Snow Leopard Survival

1m 14s

It's difficult to determine just how many snow leopards left in the wild today, but researchers estimate there are as few as 4,000 snow leopards scattered across the mountains of twelve countries.

The Biggest Threat to Bighorn Sheep

1m 17s

Bighorn sheep are quickly depleting in number due to a fatal bacteria that spreads like wildfire among herds. Discover the cause of this epidemic that is threatening this icon of the American west.

Running With The Herd: A NATURE Short Film - Sneak Peek

51s

In the latest of our conservation short film series, uncover the frightening truth about a pervasive epidemic that threatens one of North America’s most iconic animals.

A Life Among the Clouds: A Nature Short Film - Sneak Peek

44s

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.

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