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Saving the Animals of Ukraine

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In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee. Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them.

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Extreme Lives | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

This Bird Is Evolving Right in Front of Us

In the early 2000s, an invasive snail species took over these Florida wetlands. These invasive snails were too big for many of Florida's snail kites to consume so many birds vanished. But ten years later, these birds made an unbelievable recovery.

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Meet the Raptors | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

Filming the World’s Smartest Raptors

The remote Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic are home to the world’s most intelligent bird of prey, the striated caracara. In this behind-the-scenes film, a camera team travels there to reveal the surprising ways these curious raptors survive.

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Nature Nuggets

Nature Nuggets are short, minute-long videos drawn from NATURE, one of the most watched documentary film series on public television. Nature Nuggets began as a new pilot campaign by WNET’s Education Department to test text-based technology as an effective community engagement technique. For this purpose, the ...

PBSLM Collection

This collection of science videos and media-enhanced lesson plans draws upon the powerful documentaries of public television’s award-winning natural history series, Nature. The video segments have been carefully selected to engage students with key curriculum concepts. The lesson plans incorporate hands-on activities, online resources, and video ...

Extreme Lives | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

Honey Buzzards Feast on Deadly Hornets

Asian giant hornets are the biggest on Earth and can kill humans. But their larvae are irresistible to oriental honey buzzards.

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Extreme Lives | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

Why Young Caracaras Form Gangs

When a young caracara comes across a penguin carcass guarded by older birds, he calls for backup from other young birds. Young caracaras stick together and join gangs for the first years of their lives.

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Meet the Raptors | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

Raptor Vs. Deadly Snake

At the height of the nesting season, red-legged seriema are at their most deadly. This parent is trying its best to bring home food for its young.

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Meet the Raptors | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

How Great Grey Owls Hunt Hidden Prey

The secret to the great grey owl's hunting success is its enormous facial disk, which channels sounds like a radar dish.

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