http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89712 Wed Nov 18 12:33:44 +0100 2009 The "Archive" feed enables you to keep track of all the stories that get added to Earth-Touch.com. en Copyright Earth-Touch 2007 http://vodcast.gmx.net/gmx/logo.gif http://vodcast.gmx.net/ http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90960 Summer has arrived in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve, bringing many hunting opportunities for the region's large cats. Crew members Brad Bestelink and Jason Loughran spot a young male leopard whose hiding place in an ebony tree is exposed when vervet monkeys sound the alarm... Wed Nov 18 12:33:44 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90960 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90857 Cameraman Darryl Sweetland returns to the caves of Thailand's Tham Pha Tha Phon area in search of a snake that is often misidentified by researchers. This reptile preys on the bats that inhabit the region's caves. Tue Nov 17 13:51:33 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90857 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90458 Crew members Boris von Schoenebeck and Sakhile Radebe revisit the Lesotho highlands to see the changes spring has brought to the region. After a rather perilous journey up the Sani Pass, they explore the wetlands and film the Drakensberg river frog, a species that is endemic to the area. Thu Nov 12 13:08:12 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90458 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90189 Countless termites take to the air to mate in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve. The spectacle immediately attracts interest as the birds of the region spot the perfect opportunity for an easy meal. Crew members Brad Bestelink and Jason Loughran capture the feeding frenzy on film... Wed Nov 11 13:19:48 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/90189 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89712 Cameraman Barry Skinstad explores one of his favourite diving destinations - the aptly named "Fish Basket", a reef that attracts a variety of marine life. After spotting huge schools of cardinal fish, he chances upon a two-metre sand shark. Thu Nov 05 14:18:29 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89712 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89331 A herd of elephants in Zambia's Kafue National Park escapes the heat of the African sun by taking refuge in a muddy pool. Filmmakers watch the tranquil scene - from a safe distance... Mon Nov 02 13:10:27 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89331 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89057 Cameraman Darryl Sweetland pays a nostalgic visit to the island of Penang on the western coast of Malaysia, where he spent many happy days as a child. Thu Oct 29 11:49:54 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/89057 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/88854 We finally had a good weather day here in Sodwana Bay. A slight offshore breeze was gently puffing across the ocean, giving us the perfect opportunity to spend a day looking for bottlenose dolphins. Tue Oct 27 08:59:09 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/88854 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/88615 Early rains and an abundance of grazing herald an early start to mating season and the arrival of impala lambs. Fri Oct 23 10:32:57 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/88615 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/88253 A decision to dive in unfamiliar territory turns up a pod of dolphins, a whale shark and a manta ray. Tue Oct 20 13:59:54 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/88253 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87857 The transformation of this area since last year is unbelievable. The most noticeable change is in the Boteti River itself, which has metamorphosed from a series of muddy pools to a beautiful, free-flowing river. Thu Oct 15 11:05:50 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87857 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87635 Red Cliffs is a perennial nesting spot for hundreds colourful southern carmine bee-eaters. Tue Oct 13 10:09:34 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87635 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87257 Two big cats carry out their mating ritual high in the broad branches of a sausage tree. Thu Oct 08 12:18:21 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87257 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87029 A bachelor herd of elephants had gathered on the fringe of a forest. There is a hierarchy within these herds and it is usually the older, bigger bulls that are more dominant. Tue Oct 06 10:04:07 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/87029 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/86618 Among the leaf litter on the forest floor at Huai Khayeng near Thong Pha Phum National Park, a pretty crustacean fed on composted leaves. This crab was discovered in 1983 and was named in honour of the Thai royal monarch, Queen Sirikit. Thu Oct 01 12:44:29 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/86618 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/86434 Manta Reef is so named for the number of large rays found in this particular spot. Tue Sep 29 12:40:58 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/86434 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85650 Today was warmer than it had been during the previous week and due to the higher temperature, elephant herds began to move out of the mopane and onto the flood plains. Tue Sep 22 13:35:35 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85650 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85543 For the past 20 years the Boteti River has been nothing but a dry, dusty riverbed. Now all that has changed and the river is flowing once again, bringing life-saving water to the animals that live in the region. Mon Sep 21 13:51:50 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85543 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85352 While we were filming the hippo in the pools, we heard the distinctive sound of Wild dogs and headed in that direction. Fri Sep 18 10:38:54 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85352 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85206 The tides were perfect for us to do our first full night dive. The major difference at night, is that the animals allow you to approach much closer. Thu Sep 17 13:08:32 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85206 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85094 Phu Kiew Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast plateau situated at 800m above sea level. One of the most striking features here is the amount of standing water which has attracted a variety of animal species. Wed Sep 16 13:25:44 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/85094 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/84537 We spotted a leopard resting in the branches of an ebony tree. As we moved closer we saw that it was a male that we had not seen since the previous December. Thu Sep 10 10:12:12 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/84537 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/84352 Since our arrival in the Namaqualand region I have been continually on the lookout for the pollinators of these colourful flowers and vegetation. Tue Sep 08 11:09:34 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/84352 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/83609 We decided to dive in the Pomene Estuary in Mozambique which provides a nursery for many juvenile marine species and is home to some of the ocean's most bizarre creatures. Thu Sep 03 14:36:22 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/83609 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/82524 There were a large numbers of breeding elephant herds moving through this area. This has been a particularly busy week on the elephant front. Tue Sep 01 09:52:48 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/82524 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/82005 Further inland we crossed a small stream running down to the beach through the snow covered tussock grass. Here we made our first acquaintance with Southern elephant seals. Fri Aug 28 09:46:03 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/82005 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/81547 As the sun rose, little heads started popping up from beneath the earth. A number of Sloggett's ice rats shuffled their bodies into position, facing the sun until they had warmed themselves sufficiently. Mon Aug 24 13:06:03 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/81547 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/80755 We walked on foot through the breathtaking Shokwe Forest in the Nyamithi Pan. Our focus quickly adjusted to an adult water monitor lizard that lay on the forest floor before us. Mon Aug 17 12:27:49 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/80755 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/80299 A large octopus settled on the reef next to us. This was one of the largest individuals I have ever seen here and it seemed quite relaxed in our presence. Wed Aug 12 13:48:05 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/80299 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/79303 Mayhem in the deep blue Mon Aug 03 12:01:45 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/79303 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/79042 Flying foxes inhabit temple gardens Fri Jul 31 15:04:44 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/79042 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/78815 Spring low tides expose a myriad tiny marine creatures hiding in rock pools along the Western Cape coast of South Africa. Thu Jul 30 11:06:31 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/78815 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77867 WARNING: Footage may upset sensitive viewers. Thu Jul 23 12:18:55 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77867 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77086 The buzzing noise was all around us but we had to venture into the undergrowth to find out where it was coming from. Thu Jul 16 12:55:31 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77086 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77087 These underwater caves were bigger than usual due to the higher water levels. Tue Jul 14 11:43:38 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77087 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77088 The male lion tosses the buffalo, much larger and heavier than himself, to the ground and tightens his suffocating grip on her throat. Thu Jul 09 11:34:39 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77088 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77089 One of the major highlights of the sardine run, that has evaded the crew up until now, is witnessing the Bryde's whale consume hundreds of sardines in a single mouthful. Mon Jul 06 11:49:40 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77089 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77090 This year the water in the main Nxamaseri channel was clearer than we have ever seen it. Thu Jul 02 11:17:41 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/27-earth-touch-com-2007-archive-720p-video-clips-without-voice-over/77090