The horseshoe crab's annual spawning produces millions of eggs that are the lifeline for a tiny bird called the red knot. Watch the full episode now.
April 26th, 2009 | 22 comments | 16,875 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Video: Full Episode
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Introduction
(Airs Sunday, April 26) The red knot makes one of the longest migrations of any animal. To accomplish this feat, it relies on the eggs of the horseshoe crab. Without these eggs, the red knot is in danger.
April 14th, 2009 | 29 comments | 28,428 Views
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Filmmaker Allison Argo on the State of the Birds Report - “This Is Why I Make Films”
The U.S. State of the Birds report reveals that one-third of our nation's birds are in trouble. But Allison Argo feels optimistic. At least now the issue is getting attention.
March 23rd, 2009 | 4 comments | 2,388 Views
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Penguins of the Antarctic: Interactive Map: Antarctic Penguin Habitats
Discover where the various kinds of penguins live on the Antarctic ice.
March 19th, 2009 | 6 comments | 7,576 Views
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Penguins of the Antarctic: Video: Penguin Paso Doble
Male emperor penguins strut their stuff in a penguin version of the Paso Doble, courting prospective mates.
March 17th, 2009 | 3 comments | 6,530 Views
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Penguins of the Antarctic: Introduction
(Airs Sunday, March 22) Brave the extreme conditions of Earth's southernmost continent for a close-up look at the varied penguins of the Antarctic.
March 11th, 2009 | 29 comments | 24,801 Views
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Kalahari: Introduction
(Part Two airs Sunday, March 15) Two great films provide an account of the inner workings of one of the last truly wild places on earth.
March 11th, 2009 | 12 comments | 16,610 Views
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Kalahari: Video: Flamingo Chicks on the Move
Following their parents' lead, the flamingo chicks march across the barren desert for weeks.
March 6th, 2009 | 3 comments | 2,200 Views
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American Eagle: Video: Sibling Rivalry
It's called Cain and Abel syndrome. When the mother bald eagle feeds her two eaglets, the older one gets much more to eat. The younger sibling may not survive for long.
November 14th, 2008 | 4 comments | 4,791 Views
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American Eagle: Bald Eagles’ Evolutionary Ancestors
The American bald eagle is a highly specialized predator. But what is the evolutionary background that allows the bald eagle to pull off its amazing maneuvers?
November 12th, 2008 | 4 comments | 4,147 Views
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