Get up close and personal with Xiao Lei Lei and her friends the world's most adorable panda cubs. Renowned photojournalist Gerry Ellis filmed the cubs and their older relatives over a 3-year period on location at the Wolong Nature Reserve.
Spiders; one of the greatest fear-inducing creatures even a shadow of a spider evokes caution and loathing. But Rob Bredl only sees their cunning agility and intelligence as great hunters. You will enter the world of venomous spiders as Rob introduces you to the hairiest deadliest and most aggressive spiders that hunt their prey like miniature lions. You'll meet the damaged human survivors of spider attacks and how to avoid being bitten in the fi rst place. Get uncomfortably close to Funnel Webs massive Bird Eating Spiders White Tails Tarantulas Red Backs Black widows Scorpions and more and you'll discover when you've got poison in your fangs this deadly - size doesn't matter.
You will certainly enjoy this trip into the fascinating world of the voracious predators of the weasel family! The weasels are predators with long bodies and short legs to hunt the nooks and crannies of the forest fl oor. But various members of the weasel family are suited for hunting everywhere - from under water to high in the trees! Wildlife Paradise also offers you a unique chance of encountering the most endangered species of the world. Everyday nearly one hundred species disappear from the earth forever and unless we head off the current trend one fi fth of the world's millions species of plants and animals will become extinct over the next thirty years. You will certainly be astonished on this trip in search of endangered species and what's being done to save them. On this trip you'll get a close look at the wonderful Condor the terrifying American crocodile and the incredible white rhino!
In this mesmerizing documentary acclaimed director Werner Herzog explores the life and death of amateur grizzly bear expert and wildlife preservationist Timothy Treadwell. Treadwell lived unarmed among the bears for thirteen summers and filmed his adventures in the wild during his final five seasons. In October 2003 Treadwell's remains along with those of his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were discovered near their campsite in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Reserve. They had been mauled and devoured by a grizzly the first known victims of a bear attack in the park. (The bear suspected of the killings was later shot by park officials). Herzog plumbs not only the mystery of wild nature but also the mystery of human nature as he chronicles Treadwell's final years in the wilderness. Herzog uses Treadwell's own startling documentary footage to paint a nuanced portrait of a complex and compelling figure while exploring larger questions about the uneasy relationship between man and nature.
Take an in depth look at the varieties of Brown Bear and how they exist in their habitat.
Explore the majestic animal of the arctic - the beautiful polar bear! With weights in excess of 450 kilos heights stretching to 3 metres standing upright you would hardly envision them to be playful. But prepare to be amazed! What better way to discover the remarkable coyote than to follow a pack within the Rocky Mountains? From warm summers to ice cold winters they meet in an attempt to successfully survive the unpredictable and deadly challenges of nature. We also take you on a trip to Canada and the United States to give you the breathtaking history behind the elusive and mysterious American lynx. On top of all this we find the fascinating 'Snow monkies' in the freezing Japanese Alps. Get the truly engaging history behind these amazing monkies and witness their struggle for survival!
We're going in search of the dragon and answering some of the most important questions about how dinosaurs dominated the world. We'll include a great range of dinosaur stories cutting edge science extraordinary locations and intrepid scientists. In addition to its unique dino-birds China boasts the greatest number of dinosaur eggs and embryos in the world. We'll explore this and other amazing finds in When Dinosaurs Ruled Central Asia.
His day job is gravedigger but his love is roaming the countryside with his video camera in hand. The result is this unique observation of rural life and of the wildlife on Exmoor
For those who enjoy the British countryside there's nothing quite so satisfying as the certain knowledge that they have correctly identified one of the numerous species of resident birds. This DVD has been designed specifically to help this bird-watching dream become a reality on a regular basis. With clever use of garden bird tables it's possible to encourage many species into an easy to view location so there are plenty of tips on how to make the most out of bird watching abso
HISTORY reveals the 4.5 billion-year journey of our home... From a seething ocean of radioactive molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites our once toxic and hostile planet has been covered in water and in ice and seen the rise and sundering of continents the creation of an atmosphere and ultimately the beginning of life. How The Earth Was Made plots the twisting course of Earth's amazing journey. Using groundbreaking special effects and travelling to remote locations where our planet still bears the scars of its violent history this compelling documentary tells a story of unimaginable timescales world-shattering forces radical climates and mass extinctions. HISTORY journeys back in time to show the creation of Earth's land masses the birth of the first complex creatures and devastating extinctions - before speculating on the future when all life becomes extinct.
Endearing playful...but deadly. We bring you this fantastic four disc boxed set featuring extraordinary footage of big cats in their natural habitat.
In 1927 Henry Williamson wrote Tarka the Otter about the life and death of an otter in Devon. This film goes in search of Tarka's descendents. Do they still fish the same pools as their forebears? Williamson's otters were treated as vermin and were trapped and hunted for sport. Today the otter is an endangered species and our attitude towards it has changed. Do the lives of modern otters reflect this shift? Combining well-loved fiction with modern-day fact this film contrasts the dramatic events of the novel with actual events from a modern otter's life.
National Geographic: Stalking Leopards
This programme takes us on a trip through the astonishingly varied environments of Africa to investigate the lifestyles and habitats of such fascinating animals.
This astonishing series of DVDs harnesses the full power of interactive entertainment. Easy To Use digital software frees you to navigate through extraordinary BBC - Dorling Kindersley film and state-of-the-art computer graphics. Choose your entry point 100 000 000 years ago and meet the ancient relative of the crocodile. Discover the fastest and smelliest dinosaur and watch baby dinosaurs hatch!
This DVD set features footage of actual landslides hurricanes and tornadoes including the deadly Hurricane Pauline which hit Acapulco in 1997 causing 400 deaths.
The British Birds Collection range of 500 piece jigsaw puzzles was created to capture Great Britain's birds in a variety of scenes.In this excellent hand painted image you can see Great Britain's woodland birds including Owls, Woodpeckers and Jays in their natural environment making this a fascinating jigsaw puzzle and is perfect for bird watchers and puzzlers of all ages alike.
Hawking is the extraordinary story of the planet's most famous living scientist told for the first time in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking's private life this is an intimate and moving journey into Stephen's world both past and present. An inspirational portrait of an iconic figure Hawking relates his incredible personal journey from boyhood underachiever to Ph.D. genius to being diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease and given just two years to live. Despite the constant threat of death Hawking makes amazing scientific discoveries and rises to fame and superstardom.
In early August 2008 11 people lost their lives challenging the deadliest mountain on earth: the notorious K2. It was the biggest disaster in mountaineering history a tragedy that forever will be etched into the minds of the survivors. K2 a Cry From the Top of the World is a striking documentary about this catastrophe filled with unique footage from the expedition and in-depth interviews with some of the survivors. It's a story about both courage and despair and a grim reminder of why K2 is known as the Savage Mountain.
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