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Raptor Force: Introduction

(Airs Sunday, October 11) Humans have had a unique relationship with raptors for centuries. Now, using the tricks of raptors, engineers have devised fighter jets with unprecedented maneuverability and stealth.

Sep 19th, 2009 | 34 comments | 20,270 Views
(67 votes)
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Video: Full Episode

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.

Apr 26th, 2009 | 27 comments | 20,860 Views
(40 votes)
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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.

Apr 14th, 2009 | 31 comments | 32,261 Views
(68 votes)
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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.

Mar 23rd, 2009 | 4 comments | 3,121 Views
(10 votes)
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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.

Mar 19th, 2009 | 9 comments | 8,775 Views
(26 votes)
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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.

Mar 17th, 2009 | 3 comments | 7,516 Views
(31 votes)
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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.

Mar 11th, 2009 | 31 comments | 27,381 Views
(65 votes)
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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.

Mar 11th, 2009 | 12 comments | 19,963 Views
(32 votes)
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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.

Mar 6th, 2009 | 4 comments | 2,784 Views
(13 votes)
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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.

Nov 14th, 2008 | 4 comments | 5,796 Views
(23 votes)
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