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.

Watch Latest: S43 E3

53m 33s / TV-14

Busy Beavers | Backyard Nature

4m 5s

Cinematographer Jeff Hogan has filmed many animals all over the world, but, to him, nothing compares to filming busy and beautiful beavers in his hometown of Jackson, Wyoming. He's been filming beavers for over 30 years and has perfected capturing these creatures at work. See how he does it and how important beavers are to the local ecosystem and surrounding wildlife in this episode.

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Westward Wings | A NATURE Short Film

10m 57s

Westward Wings follows researcher Maggie Hirschauer as she strives to learn more about the monarch butterfly population in western Montana. Maggie’s research opens a window to a world of pollinators and highlights the importance of creating habitat for native pollinators across the Western United States.

Mythbusting Opossum Facts | Backyard Nature

3m 1s

What's the difference between an opossum and a possum? Are opossums really disease-driven? Explore the myths and misconceptions about the misunderstood opossum with wildlife filmmaker Alex Goetz.

First-Time Birders | Birding 101 with Sheridan Alford

3m

After studying birds and learning the birds in your area, it is time to head out into the field. Learn how to prepare for your first birder expedition with Sheridan Alford, co-founder of Black Birders Week.

Tigers: Clawing Back | A NATURE Short Film

12m 34s

Poaching, habitat loss and climate change are among the many threats to Siberian Tigers in Russia and the world. A group of filmmakers and conservationists from WCS and Panthera attempt to answer the question: what does the future hold for one of the largest cats on earth? Take a look back at the efforts to preserve these tigers, from the 90s until today.

Birding Tips and Tricks | Birding 101 with Sheridan Alford

3m 7s

Birds can be difficult to study considering the same ones aren't in the same spot every day. Learn tips and tricks to help you to bird like a pro with Sheridan Alford, co-founder of Black Birders Week.

Caught On Camera | Backyard Nature

3m 40s

A bear in your backyard? Join wildlife filmmaker Joe Pontecorvo as he views footage from his backyard trail cameras in Washington State. Learn how easy it is to capture the spectacular wildlife around you.

Living with Snow Leopards–Tashi’s Story: A NATURE Short Film

9m 1s

In the frigid Indian Himalayas, people manage to eke out a living alongside one of Asia’s most elusive cats: the snow leopard. 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.

Running With The Herd: A NATURE Short Film

13m 56s

Biologist Jack Hogg has been studying a herd of wild bighorn sheep on Montana’s National Bison Range for more than 35 years. When Jack’s herd gets infected with a deadly form of pneumonia, he goes in search of answers.

A Life Among the Clouds: A NATURE Short Film

10m 21s

Join Lisa Dabek and her team with Woodland Park Zoo’s Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program as they journey into the remote cloud forests of Papua New Guinea. Meet one of the most elusive creatures you will ever see in the wild – the Matschie’s tree kangaroo. See how the local people are helping to protect this rare marsupial and its forest home.

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