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The Dragon Chronicles: Video: Full Episode

tanner vea — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:40:08 +0000

Ancient maps, legends, and fairy tales all tell of dragons in our world. In nearly every culture, we are taught as children that dragons are big and fearsome, that they fly, breathe fire, are found in caves and live nearly forever. Where did these stories come from? Are they based on real animals? And are there any dragons still to be found today? Romulus Whitaker, renowned reptile expert and conservationist, puts a bit of history together with documented science and some compelling contemporary reports, and sets off to find out. He encounters lizards large and small that can breathe life into medieval legends even today.

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This episode premiered Sunday, January 11, 2009.

The Dragon Chronicles: Video: Komodo Dragon Chases Rom

tanner vea — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:36:04 +0000

It’s Rom’s first encounter with Komodo dragons in the wild. When one chases after him, he’s forced to beat a hasty retreat: if it catches him, Rom could become lunch.

The Venom Cure: Video: Full Episode

tanner vea — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:19:16 +0000

There are thousands of different animals on this planet whose venom contains components that may be able to help mankind. Venom can potentially be used as coagulants, anti-coagulants, pesticides, pain killers, and cures for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Meet the reptile-chasers and scientists who are researching the venom cure. It’s risky, but rewarding, work.

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This program premiered April 5, 2005.

The Desert Lions: Video: Fangs and Claws

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:06:31 +0000

Dr. Flip Stander changes the battery of a lion’s GPS collar in the Namib Desert.

Springs Eternal: Florida’s Fountain of Youth: Video: Full Episode

tanner vea — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:48:24 +0000

According to legend, Spanish explorers believed that a fountain of eternal youth existed somewhere in the place we know today as Florida. In a poetic way, they were right. Beneath Florida lies the world’s largest known system of springs. These springs shelter strange life forms and dot the land above it with outlets of water that once was as pure as any found on this planet.

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This program premiered May 13, 2000.

The Cheetah Orphans: Video: Rabid Cheetah Attack

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:06:44 +0000

A wild cheetah with rabies rushes filmmaker Simon King.

The Cheetah Orphans: Video: Learning to Hunt

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:07:41 +0000

Toki and Sambu make the crucial transition to hunting on their own.

Fellowship of the Whales: Video: Full Episode

tanner vea — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:26 +0000

Follow a baby humpback whale as she travels from her birthplace in Hawaii, to feeding grounds off Alaska’s coast. Escorted by her mother, this newborn will learn many things along the way. And when the pair returns to Hawaii, this yearling will be ready to take her place in her own community of whales.

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This program premiered November 15, 2009.

Fellowship of the Whales: Video: Cooperative Feeding

tanner vea — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:53:48 +0000

Humpback whales form teams for cooperative feeding. One whale blows a ring of bubbles to corral the herring. Another whale gives a deep, long feeding call. Finally, each whale takes a giant mouthful of fish and water.

Fellowship of the Whales: Video: Humpback Males Fight

tanner vea — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:02 +0000

Humpback whales congregate in the waters off Hawaii not only to give birth, but also to mate. This female humpback releases pheromones into the water, indicating that she’s ready to mate. A fight soon breaks out among the humpback bulls that are vying to be her escort.