http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs Fri Nov 13 20:30:00 +0100 2009 Now in its 26th season on PBS, NATURE has featured amazingly diverse wildlife and habitats and consistently worked with the world's foremost natural history filmmakers. In the process, the series has won nearly 400 awards, including Peabody and Emmy awards and the first honor ever bestowed on a television program by the Sierra Club. Now, NATURE podcasts offer behind-the-scenes perspectives from filmmakers and producers as well as program excerpts. Produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, NATURE airs on PBS each Sunday night at 8 pm (check local listings). For more information and interactive features including streaming video clips, an RSS feed, user bulletin boards and polls, photo slideshows, and more, visit NATURE Online at www.pbs.org/nature. Major corporate support for NATURE is provided by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Toyota. Additional support is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the nation's public television stations. en Copyright 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/gmx/logo.gif http://vodcast.gmx.net/ http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/91289 A baby humpback enters the world and joins the 3,000 or more whales that congregate in the waters off Hawaii each winter. This is the story of her first year of life. "Fellowship of the Whales" premieres Sunday, November 15 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/fellowship-of-the-whales/introduction/5263/ Fri Nov 13 20:30:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/91289 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/90558 The black mamba is Africa’s deadliest snake. In Swaziland, snake handler Thea Litschka-Koen and her husband, Clifton, endeavor to change attitudes and save lives. "Black Mamba" premieres Sunday, November 8 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/black-mamba/introduction/5260/ Fri Nov 06 20:30:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/90558 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/89817 Across the animal kingdom, some of the most essential lessons — and the most extreme challenges — occur in the first moments of life. From ostrich to orangutan, egg sac to live birth, infanticide to matricide, the diversity of behaviors between parent and progeny is as great as the diversity of life on our planet. "Born Wild: The First Day of Life" premieres Sunday, November 1 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/born-wild-the-first-day-of-life/introduction/5258/ Fri Oct 30 20:30:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/89817 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/89161 The Hawaiian chain of islands, made up of six main islands plus two smaller ones, stretches for more than 1,500 miles through the heart of the Pacific Ocean. It is a place of idyllic beauty. But it is also a land of volcanic fury, raging mountaintop blizzards, dangerous rockslides, monster waves, and even tsunamis. "Violent Hawaii" airs on airs Sunday, September 20 at 8 p.m (E.T.) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/violent-hawaii/introduction/1861/ Thu Sep 17 17:30:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/89161 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/81995 140 different shark species inhabit the coast of Southern Africa including -- whale sharks, the Great White, tiger sharks, fin makos, and the sand tiger shark. Watch "Sharkland" Sunday, August 23 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/sharkland/introduction/1942/ Fri Aug 21 17:30:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/81995 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/78977 Exclusive interview - Silence of the Bees premieres Sunday, July 26 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). In this podcast, scientists and bee experts featured in the program discuss the crucial role that honeybees, a "keystone species," play in our economy and ecosystems, as well as bees' fascinating social organization and what we can do to reverse the decline of nature's pollinators. Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates Silence of the Bees," the premiere of the 26th season of NATURE, the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major corporate support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Toyota. For more information, visit pbs.org/nature. Fri Jul 24 16:30:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/78977 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/72973 Holly, a once hyperactive and destructive bloodhound, takes a final test to see if she can be a competent police dog. From the NATURE episode "Underdogs" airing Sunday, June 7 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Fri Jun 05 16:30:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/72973 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/72038 Where did the cow come from? And what is it about cows that makes them the most successful and influential domestic animal on earth? This is the story of how we have changed the cow and how the cow has changed us. "Holy Cow" airs on airs Sunday, May 31 at 8 p.m (E.T.) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/holy-cow/introduction/1812/ Fri May 29 17:00:42 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/72038 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/89160 Filmmaker Ginger Kathrens has been filming the life of the remarkable wild stallion, Cloud, since the day of his birth in 1995. In this chapter of his story, Cloud is one of two fathers who bring up each other's sons. The two sons mature and progress from playful youths into valid contenders for mares and bands of their own. Will one of them rise to take Cloud's place? "Cloud: Challenge of the Stallions" premieres Sunday, October 25 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/cloud-challenge-of-the-stallions/introduction/936/ Tue May 26 20:30:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/89160 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/70201 Cutting across the Zambezi River, bridging the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. This awesome force of nature divides two natural worlds -- the tranquil meandering river above the cascade, and the raging abyss of the gorge below. It is a place of epic proportions, with an epic story to tell. "Victoria Falls" premieres on airs Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m (E.T.) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/victoria-falls/introduction/5021/ Fri May 15 17:00:56 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/70201 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/69004 20-foot-long jellies are just one of the remarkable species that share the vast Pacific Ocean with the loggerhead turtle. The NATURE episode VOYAGE OF THE LONELY TURTLE, follows the female loggerhead on her astounding yearlong, solitary odyssey across the Pacific to lay her eggs. Along the way, she encounters exotic reef life, evades deadly predators and navigates man-made obstacles. "Voyage of the Lonely Turtles" airs Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m (E.T>) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/voyage-of-the-lonely-turtle/introduction/2503/ Fri May 08 17:01:03 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/69004 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/66383 Around the globe, unique and fascinating species face extinction from hunting and habitat destruction, which affects vulnerable animals in every kind of environment. Biologists, conservationists, wildlife preservation centers and zoological parks work to breed and shelter rare and critically endangered animals when and where they can, but many species are down to the last few individuals and face an increasingly uncertain future. The Loneliest Animals premieres Sunday, April 19 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-loneliest-animals/introduction/4898/ Fri Apr 17 17:00:50 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/66383 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/65741 Only a mountain range of extremes could harbor such a rich and diverse variety of life forms. Here you will find some of the highest, saltiest, wettest and driest terrains on the planet. Penguins, opossums, hummingbirds, llamas, pumas, foxes, condors, spectacled bears and many more have all managed to carve out an existence somewhere in one of the many worlds that we call the Andes. Andes: The Dragon's Back airs April 12 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/andes-the-dragons-back/introduction/1789/ Fri Apr 10 17:00:42 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/65741 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/61651 Long spells of sparse rains leave riverbeds dry, and little to eat. Then, as if by magic, swarms and multitudes of birds and insects come to life, great herds of wildebeest and zebra gather, flamingoes coming home to breed fill the skies, and bullfrogs arise from years of sleep, when the great rains come to the Kalahari. Kalahari -- The Great Thirstland airs March 8 on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/kalahari/introduction/2789/ Fri Mar 06 16:30:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/61651 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/59022 Watch as NATURE shares the stories of pet owners and their beloved animals. From a very special dog named Jerry, to a cat that saved a man's life, Why We Love Cats and Dogs presents a portrait of some of the most powerful and remarkable connections we experience as humans -- the unbreakable bonds with our pets. Why We Love Cats and Dogs premieres Sunday, February 15 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/why-we-love-cats-and-dogs/introduction/4538/ Fri Feb 13 18:00:58 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/59022 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/59023 Rising sharply from the South African landscape, cliffs like spines of a dragon form the majestic Drakensberg Mountains (their name actually means "Dragon's Mountain"). Despite the impossible terrain and unpredictable weather, the Drakensberg is home to a fascinating array of animals, including crab-hunting frogs, bone-devouring vultures, cliff-dwelling baboons, and furry ice rats. Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears premieres Sunday, February 8 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/drakensberg-barrier-of-spears/introduction/4592/ Fri Feb 06 20:30:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/59023 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/56550 Watch as a California town overrun with skunks deals with their furry problem, and see what life is like for an evolutionary biologist in New Mexico who runs one of the few sanctuaries for skunks. Meet a researcher on the sandy shores of Martha's Vineyard who stalks her striped specimens at night, and a woman in Ohio who runs a shelter and adoption agency for abandoned pet skunks. Is That Skunk? paints a complete portrait of the misunderstood skunk family, Mephitidae, and the people who love them. Watch Is That Skunk? premieres Sunday, January 25 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) the NATURE episode For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/is-that-skunk/introduction/4514/ Fri Jan 23 18:00:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/56550 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/56551 Out of an Ice Age emerged one of our most majestic creatures - the polar bear. From its brown bear ancestry, the predator evolved to be a master of a harsh and unwelcoming ice kingdom. Intelligent, adaptable and fierce, the polar bear learned how to survive in a place that offers few comforts to any creature. But now that very environment is in flux. And so is the polar bear's fate. Airing on PBS Sunday, January 18 at 8 p.m. (check local listings) the NATURE episode For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/arctic-bears/introduction/778/ Fri Jan 16 18:00:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/56551 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/55669 As a young boy, renowned reptile expert and conservationist Romulus ("Rom") Whitaker dreamed of finding dragons. Years later, the successful herpetologist decided to set out to discover the real-life origins of these mythical monsters. The Dragon Chronicles follows Rom as he journeys around the world, reimagining the lines between fact and fantasy, in search of the fabled beasts' contemporary counterparts. Premiering on PBS Sunday, January 11 at 8 p.m. (check local listings) the NATURE episode For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-dragon-chronicles/introduction/4517/ Fri Jan 09 17:30:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/55669 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/52649 Award-winning filmmaker Allison Argo takes us behind the scenes of the film Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History. This web exclusive video features the filmmaker discussing her motivation and some of the challenges she faced while filming. Argo is the writer, director, producer and narrator of the film. Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History airs on December 14th at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Fri Dec 12 17:35:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/52649 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/50305 When a large male from a neighboring baboon troop stages a coup, power shifts and leadership changes hands throwing the established social order of the troop into turmoil. This tale unfolds on NATURE's Murder in the Troop, airing on Sunday, December 7th at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature Fri Dec 05 16:45:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/50305 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/49455 A precious elixir - Learn how Copperhead venom could help treat cancer. Tune in on Sunday, Novemeber 30 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings), when the NATURE series presents The Venom Cure. The Venom Cure illustrates how some of the animals we fear most may one day soon be helping us solve or alleviate a wide range of life-threatening medical problems. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature Tue Nov 25 16:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/49455 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/48673 Lobo, as locals simply called him, was the legendary leader of a band of cattle-killing wolves that had been terrorizing cattle ranchers and their livestock. The Wolf That Changed America also known as the "King of the Currumpaw," Lobo seemingly had a mythical ability to cheat death, eluding the traps that ranchers had set for him throughout the countryside. The Wolf That Changed America airs Sunday, November 23 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-wolf-that-changed-america/introduction/4260/. Fri Nov 21 16:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/48673 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/47698 From the pristine wilderness of Alaska to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, American Eagle goes behind the scenes and into the nest to provide the ultimate bird's eye view into the private life of an American icon. American Eagle airs Sunday, November 16 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/american-eagle/introduction/4201/. Fri Nov 14 16:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/47698 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/46344 NATURE travels around the world to visit some of these fascinating primates. From tiny pygmy marmoset in South America to aggressive baboons of Africa and compassionate toque macaques in Sri Lanka, Clever Monkeys challenges many ideas about what is purely ???human.??? Clever Monkeys premieres Sunday, November 9 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/clever-monkeys/introduction/3946/. Fri Nov 07 16:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/46344 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/45370 Mother Gyrfalcon on the Hunt - Taking matters into her own talons, the mother falcon decides to leave the cliffs and go on the hunt. "White Falcon, White Wolf" premieres Sunday, October 26 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/white-falcon-white-wolf/introduction/3323/ Fri Oct 24 14:00:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/45370 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/38546 How to Measure a Giant Croc - Crocodiles are too dangerous and too shy to approach with a tape measure. Rom Whitaker and an assistant use precise photography and the help of a computer to make an accurate size comparison between a gharial and Rom’s own body length. "Supersize Crocs" airs Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/crocs/ Fri Sep 12 14:00:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/38546 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/36654 Centerpiece of a Vibrant Ecosystem - Located along the riverbanks of southern Kenya, the sycomore fig tree is the centerpiece of an extraordinary ecosystem, producing several tons of fruit a year and feeding more varieties of animals than any other kind of tree in Africa. "The Queen of Trees" airs Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/queenoftrees/ Fri Sep 05 14:00:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/36654 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/35814 Are Fisheries Guilty? - Steller's sea lions are disappearing. Despite other possible factors — such as pollution, humpback whales depleting their main food sources, or predation by killer whales — many people thought the fisheries had been caught with the smoking gun. Watch "A Mystery in Alaska" Sunday, August 24 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alaska/ Fri Aug 22 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/35814 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/33820 Dolphin Therapy - Eight-year-old Thomas undergoes dolphin therapy in the Florida Keys. His parents believe that the connection between Thomas and the dolphins is helping to unlock his silent world. Watch "Wisdom of the Wild" Sunday, August 17 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/wisdom/ Fri Aug 15 17:00:59 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/33820 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/33821 Rescue in Nicaragua - Two dolphins are captured for a "swim-with" program at a resort hotel, and a rescue team is dispatched to track them down. Filmmaker and conservation activist Hardy Jones brings his camera. Watch "The Dolphin Defender" Sunday, August 10 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/dolphindefender/ Fri Aug 08 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/33821 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/30259 Humboldt Squid Makes Contact - Underwater cameraman Bob Cranston comes face-to-face with a Humboldt squid. Aggressive at first, the squid grabs hold of Bob's light. Then, a more peaceful form of curiosity takes over. Watch "Encountering Sea Monsters" Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/seamonsters/ Fri Jul 11 20:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/30259 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/32808 Rio's Big Polo Match - Adam Snow plays his horse Rio in a Florida polo tournament -- what he calls "the Mecca of polo." After some earlier soreness, Rio seems to have healed, and now the pressure is on before the big match. Watch "Horse and Rider" Sunday, August 3 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/horseandrider/ Fri Jul 11 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/32808 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/22152 Body in a Blanket - Lee Goff, a forensic entomologist in Hawaii, was called in to help solve a murder case by examining the life cycle of flies. Watch "Crime Scene Creatures" Sunday, June 1 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/crimescene/ Thu May 29 20:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/22152 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/21342 The Hunt - Residents say the killer whales that patrolled off the coast of Eden led the hunt by trapping baleen whales in the bay and then harassing them to the point of exhaustion. Watch "Killers in Eden" Sunday, May 25 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/killers/ Thu May 22 20:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/21342 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/20599 Rhino Horn Lab - By analyzing the chemical "fingerprint" of rhino horns, scientists create a database that they hope will help in the fight against poaching. "Rhinoceros" airs Sunday, May 18 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/rhino/ Thu May 15 20:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/20599 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/57439 Winter's End - As winter comes to an end in the Austrian Alps, the stags of the mountain herd lose their antlers in a humorous display. Once again, spring brings signs of color and life to the alpine slopes. But not everyone made it through the winter alive. "Prince of the Alps" premieres Sunday, May 11 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/princeofthealps/ Thu May 08 20:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/57439 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/19909 Winter's End - As winter comes to an end in the Austrian Alps, the stags of the mountain herd lose their antlers in a humorous display. Once again, spring brings signs of color and life to the alpine slopes. But not everyone made it through the winter alive. "Prince of the Alps" premieres Sunday, May 11 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/princeofthealps/ Thu May 08 20:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/19909 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/18992 Behind the Scenes of "Superfish" - Rick Rosenthal, the biologist and award-winning filmmaker featured in "Superfish," discusses the challenges of finding elusive billfish and capturing these awe-inspiring underwater creatures on film. "Superfish" premieres Sunday, May 4 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/superfish/ Thu May 01 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/18992 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/18993 Penguin Family Reunion - Penguin mothers return to their mates and chicks, celebrating survival in the harshest of climates. "Penguins of the Antarctic" airs Sunday, April 27 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/antarcticpenguins/ Fri Apr 25 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/18993 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/63432 Penguin Family Reunion - Penguin mothers return to their mates and chicks, celebrating survival in the harshest of climates. "Penguins of the Antarctic" airs Sunday, April 27 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/antarcticpenguins/ Fri Apr 25 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/63432 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/53448 The King is Born - In 1974, researchers witnessed something few have ever seen: a newborn gorilla in the wild. "The Gorilla King" premieres Sunday, April 20 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/gorillaking/ Fri Apr 18 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/53448 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/15958 The King is Born - In 1974, researchers witnessed something few have ever seen: a newborn gorilla in the wild. "The Gorilla King" premieres Sunday, April 20 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/gorillaking/ Fri Apr 18 17:01:12 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/15958 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/14912 Jumping Spider Mating Dance (and Song!) - With a high-speed camera and vibrometer in his toolkit, researcher Damian Elias has discovered that male jumping spiders actually perform an elaborate dance -- with coordinated vibrations, no less -- to woo potential partners. "What Males Will Do" premieres Sunday, April 13 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/males/ Fri Apr 11 17:01:01 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/14912 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/14913 Meet the Experts - This new exclusive podcasts features the sexual selection experts from NATURE's "What Females Want and Males Will Do." Part One, "What Females Want," premieres Sunday, April 6 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/females/ Thu Apr 03 17:30:00 +0200 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/14913 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/14159 Spawning a New Generation - Once a year, Cuban land crabs migrate en masse out of the forest and make their way toward the beach, where they release their eggs in the surf. NATURE's "Cuba: Wild Island of the Caribbean" takes a look at Cuba's rich wildlife, largely protected by the island's isolation. Sunday, March 30 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/cuba/ Fri Mar 28 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/14159 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11577 Ann Teaches the Bear - The Bear League's tough love and intimidation encourage bears to stay out of human territory. NATURE's "Animals Behaving Worse" explores the wickedly ingenious ways our wild neighbors are staking their claim for territory in an increasingly human-controlled world. Sunday, March 23 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/behavingworse/ Fri Mar 21 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11577 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11578 Reclaimed by the Jungle - At one time, Angkor was a thriving urban center bigger in area than modern New York. What happened? NATURE explores tropical forests for clues about the origins of humans and what our own future might hold -- Sunday, March 16 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/deepjungle/ep3/ Fri Mar 14 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11578 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11247 The Deadliest Spider - Spider expert Martin Nicholas is on a search for the rumored "chicken-eating spider," a tarantula that is reportedly so huge that it has made off with local chickens. But on the way, Nicholas runs into another arachnid, the most deadly spider on the planet. NATURE explores the darker side of wildlife in the Amazon on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/deepjungle/ep2/ Fri Mar 07 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11247 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11248 Searching for a Legendary Moth - Scientist Phil DeVries is on a quest to find a moth that Charles Darwin predicted over 150 years ago. Darwin hypothesized that a special orchid with a 12-inch nectary must have a companion moth with a 12-inch proboscis. NATURE journeys into the jungle with high-tech tools on Sunday, March 2 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/deepjungle/ep1/ Fri Feb 29 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11248 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11249 Falcon Cam - Engineer Rob MacIntyre designed a one-of-a-kind miniature television station that straps onto the backs of falcons and transmits video of their remarkable flight in real-time. NATURE takes flight on an exhilarating ride with elite winged predators Sunday, February 24 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/raptorforce Fri Feb 22 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11249 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/68046 Behind-the-scenes Exclusive - In this exclusive podcast, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Allison Argo discusses her motivation for making the film, "Crash: A Tale of Two Species;" why she views it as a "cautionary tale"; what makes the red knot and horseshoe crab such amazing creatures; and much more. "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" premieres Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/crash Fri Feb 08 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/68046 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11251 Behind-the-scenes Exclusive - In this exclusive podcast, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Allison Argo discusses her motivation for making the film, "Crash: A Tale of Two Species;" why she views it as a "cautionary tale"; what makes the red knot and horseshoe crab such amazing creatures; and much more. "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" premieres Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/crash Fri Feb 08 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11251 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/52650 A Mother's Anguish - In this poignant scene, Martyn Colbeck captures a new mother, Grace, tenderly using her trunk and sole tusk to lift her prematurely born calf out of the blistering sun. Airing on PBS Sunday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. (check local listings) the NATURE episode UNFORGETTABLE ELEPHANTS features Colbeck's stunning film and still photos of African elephants, which he has documented for nearly 20 years. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/unforgettable Fri Feb 01 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/52650 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11252 A Mother's Anguish - In this poignant scene, Martyn Colbeck captures a new mother, Grace, tenderly using her trunk and sole tusk to lift her prematurely born calf out of the blistering sun. Airing on PBS Sunday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. (check local listings) the NATURE episode UNFORGETTABLE ELEPHANTS features Colbeck's stunning film and still photos of African elephants, which he has documented for nearly 20 years. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/unforgettable Fri Feb 01 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11252 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11253 The Budgie Mating Game - The ability of the budgerigar to see ultraviolet light plays a crucial role in the budgie mating game. They're just one of Australia's flamboyant parrot species whose wild behaviors are captured up close in "Parrots in the Land of Oz," premiering on PBS Sunday, January 27 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates the film. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/parrotsinoz Fri Jan 25 17:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11253 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11254 Lion expert Dr. Flip Stander changes the battery of a GPS collar he uses to track a rare and elusive lioness in the Namib Desert -- and takes the opportunity to inspect her teeth and claws as well. Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates. From The Desert Lions, premiering on PBS Sunday, January 6 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature/desertlions Fri Jan 04 16:30:00 +0100 2008 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11254 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11259 22-Tentacled Nose - NATURE travels the world to reveal the vital functions behind the vile faces of the animal kingdom in The Beauty of Ugly, premiering Sunday, November 18 on PBS (check local listings). This clip spotlights the star nosed mole, whose 22 fleshy tentacles are super-sensitive to touch and allow it to hunt 14 times faster than its competition. Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates the film, part of the 26th season of NATURE, the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major corporate support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Toyota. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature Thu Nov 15 16:30:00 +0100 2007 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11259 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11260 Rabid Cheetah Attack - Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Simon King is rushed by a rabid wild cheetah in the NATURE film The Cheetah Orphans, premiering on PBS Sunday, November 11 at 8 p.m. (check local listings). The documentary charts King's four-year emotional rollercoaster as he hand-rears brothers Toki and Sambu from cuddly cubs to big cats, preparing them to return to the wild. Simon King narrates the film, part of the 26th season of NATURE, the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major corporate support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Toyota. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature. Thu Nov 08 16:30:00 +0100 2007 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11260 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11261 Exclusive interview - In the Valley of the Wolves premieres Sunday, November 4 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). In this podcast, Emmy Award-winning wildlife cinematographer Bob Landis discusses the making of the film, including the ideal circumstances for filming a predation scene; the importance of spending a vast amount of time in the field; the uniqueness of Yellowstone's Druid wolf pack, and more. Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates In the Valley of the Wolves, part of the 26th season of NATURE, the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major corporate support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Toyota. For more information, visit pbs.org/nature. Thu Nov 01 16:30:00 +0100 2007 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11261 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11270 Too close for comfort - A battle ensues when two fish eagles hunt in the same territory. From Nature's Kalahari: The Flooded Desert, airing Sunday, July 15th at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). This film captures the unique interaction between the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango River delta, examining its impact on the region's richly diverse wildlife. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature Thu Jul 12 16:30:00 +0200 2007 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/202-nature-pbs/11270