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Experience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the volcanic mounts of Iceland, see the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had with the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.

Through a series of experiments led by animal psychologist Karen McComb, we can see how horses read, not only fellow horse expressions but human expressions as well. Through their consistent reactions to these tests, horses demonstrate an acute emotional awareness.

With their giant jaws and razor-blade teeth, the Temnodontosaurus was one of the largest of the ichthyosaurs. This predator grew up to 33 feet long and had the largest eyes known of any animal. Fossils prove that this fierce sea dragon fed on smaller ichthyosaurs.

The Przewalski horse went extinct in the wild but was reintroduced at the Seer Horse Reserve in Gobi Desert, Mongolia. These horses have managed to make an impressive comeback and their success is due in large part to the social structure of their herd.

Jimmy Anderson has developed a gentle and effective way for training horses that no longer reflects traditional "colt-breaking." Preview his remarkable relationship with his horse Maverick.

Witness the discovery of a new ichthyosaur fossil, complete with fossilized skin, but strangely missing a head.

Equus "Story of the Horse" - Episode 2: Chasing the Wind | Preview

Explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestors to the modern steed. Encounter scientists who are unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and decoding their emotional intelligence.

It's difficult to determine just how many snow leopards left in the wild today, but researchers estimate there are as few as 4,000 snow leopards scattered across the mountains of twelve countries.