Originally filmed with IMAX format cameras Ring of Fire takes you heartstoppingly close to the great circle of volcanoes and seismic activity that rings the Pacific Ocean. This award-winning film has been seen by millions of people at large-screen IMAX format theatres worldwide. Ring of Fire is the story of these immense volcanic forces and the half-billion people that coexist with them every day around the fiery boundary of the Pacific Rim.
Introduce your HDTV to a real coral aquarium - the most difficult aquarium to keep.With a choice of three perfect views there will always be one that will fascinate you and mesmerize your friends. As long back as the Ancient Romans, who gathered beautiful anemones in jars for decoration, we have enjoyed keeping marine creatures in tanks. Now you have the possibility without the hardship of keeping a real salt water aquarium! Just turn on your HDTV and Coral Aquariums will take you deep into the aquatic world for a truly relaxing experience.Originally filmed in true High Definition 1080p, you can enjoy your personal Coral Aquarium with either natural audio tracks, relaxing classical music or vibrant lounge music.Classical musicLounge musicAmbience
Startling insights to the crocodilians arsenal of senses and killing power from the man who loves them and knows them best Rob Bredl. We travel with Rob as he meets up with traditional owners and operators of the Edward River Crocodile Farm that Rob helped establish in 1971 now it's managed by twelve aboriginal tribes. Rob spent ten years with the community so his return to the Edward River is a kind of homecoming to his place of learning and growth as an animal handler and lover. Rob gives us the saltwater crocodile in detail its biology and physiology the cycle from birth to death. His insights paint the picture of a creature that is not only built to kill but built to survive through the ages..
A look at the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela and his quest for a nation's freedom. Frontline tells the story of the man behind the myth examining Mandela's character leadership and transformation in prison from a risk-taking radical into a mature leader and statesman. Through intimate recollections with friends political allies adversaries and his fellow prisoners and jailers on Robben Island this documentary also presents analysis from Mandela's biographers Richard Stengel and Anthony Sampson illuminating not only what separates Mandela from ordinary men but also what makes him like the rest of us. This two-hour biography is filled with insights from Mandela's noble upbringing in the rural Transkei where his values and attitudes were shaped by tradition and royal prerogative - to old colleagues' anecdotes about his self-discipline guarded privacy and quite early sense of his own historic destiny. The programme also examines Mandela's electric relationship with Winnie Madikizela Mandela and chronicles Mandela's negotiations with the increasingly embattled white rulers of South Africa.
Half a world away from the great wilderness of Africa in the heart of the greatest concrete jungle on earth a small slice of the Congo rainforest is being created for some very special gorillas. We go behind-the-scenes to witness the realisation of a truly remarkable development one of the most ambitious zoological projects ever undertaken. Following a decade of planning and years of work New York's Bronx Zoo is turning six and a half acres of urban real-estate into a dense tropic
Few creatures on Earth are more dreaded and despised. Unfettered by legs the killer hunts earth water and tree tops alike relentlessly pursuing its many prey even its own kind. Some cunningly camouflaged some announcing their venom with colours. Beautiful deadly and tragically misunderstood the snakes endure among us inhabiting virtually every part of the planet. They are great survivors sleekly designed for the hunt. They slither through the shadowed places of the world sup
Africa is famous for its innumerable land animals birds and bugs - but the waters lapping its coastline also offers an array of wildlife. This DVD is an insight into these animals focusing on three sea mammals. Bottlenose Dolphins Cape Fur Seals and mighty Southern Right Whales all call these waters home and although they share a habitat each of their lives is uniquely different. Mating rituals languages feeding habits and alliances all vary to suit each animals needs and to en
Join international explorer Josh Bernstein as he travels the world on epic quests for knowledge and discovery. Inspired by deep mysteries and burning questions take a series of unforgettable journeys into the unknown and investigate some of the world's greatest mysteries and most fascinating stories on this four-disc set. From whether Noah and his Ark really existed to whether Timbuktu was truly a City of Gold - no location is too remote no culture is too exotic and no goal is too ambitious. Episodes Comprise: 1. The Secret Life of Gladiators 2. Cloud Warriors 3. Timbuktu 4. Search for Noah's Ark 5. The Heretic Pharaoh 6. Elephant Attack 7. Make me a Mummy 8. Life on Mars
Disc 1 Jupiter Odyssey Through breathtaking pictures and scientific footage this film explores the mysteries of Jupiter the largest planet in our solar system a volatile giant of storms and gasses. Mercury Exploration Of A Planet: Explore our neighbor nearest the sun with this intense animated and photographic drama which gives you a glimpse of a strange and wonderful planet Mercury. The Universe An award winning program that explores the unfathomable depths and boundaries of the Universe - a dramatic display of mystery and wonder from a scientific perspective. A New Look At The Old Moon An insightful retrospective on a decade of discovery from 1969 to 1979 the time when lunar science emerged from the dark ages and into the new frontiers of discovery. Bonus Feature: Space Exploration Timeline and Radio Bonus Disc 2 Planet Mars: An awe-inspiring voyage to the volcanoes and frozen polar regions of the Red Planet as seen by NASA's first pictures in 1975. Opening New Frontiers: An exciting film that covers the first four test missions of the Space Shuttle Columbia from the events leading up to the first launch to President Reagan's speech after the fourth landing. Space Shuttles: Photos and video animate this film depicting the dawn of a new era - the era of Space Shuttle voyages. From the lift-off of the first manned shuttle you will witness the entire mission with this historic footage. We Deliver: Come on board the first four operational missions of the Space Transportation System STS flights 5 6 7 and 8. See satellite deployment witness spacewalks learn about the first female astronaut the first Black astronaut the first night launch and landing and innovative onboard experiments. Bonus Feature: Solar System Photo Gallery and Radio Episode. Disc 3 The 25th Year - NASA: Relive the triumphs in this retrospective look at the accomplishments of the National Aeronautic and Space Administration. Orbit the earth with John Glenn; walk on the moon with the Apollo astronauts; count down for take-off in the space shuttle; and much more! Launch And Retrieval Of Satellites: Watch the flawless launchings of the Telesat-h and the Syncom IV-1 Satellites from their mother ship Discovery. Science and poetry in motion! Challenger Investigation & Return To Space: A special look at the seven Americans who gave their lives in the Challenger disaster. You'll see the facts and findings behind the investigation and a technical explanation of what went wrong. Toys In Space: A film that people of all ages will enjoy this documentary reveals what happens when astronauts play their favorite Earth games in space. Zero gravity fun for everyone! Bonus Feature: Satellite Images and Interview with John Glenn
Witness the birth of a new kind of documentary, as legendary diver, conservationist and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau takes you deep beneath the waves to explore a wealth of life that was previously hidden from view. As much of the technology for shooting film underwater was developed by Cousteau’s team, this was the first time such amazing sights could be captured on film. The result, a Technicolor 1950s masterpiece, succeeds both in revealing an untouched world of beauty, life and drama, as well asevoking a sense of adventure, freedom and boundless possibility. A window into the world beneath the sea as well as the colourfuland nostalgic world of the 1950s, The Silent World was the start of an entire movement, and is now available on DVD as a vital partof any collection.
The HDScape Aquarium was shot in stunning High Definition video creating the ultimate Aquarium experience. It transforms your TV into a virtual fish tank - swimming with exotic fish and creatures of the deep.. Full Tank Views and Edited Views: Classic Living Reef Predator Shark Close-Up Tank Views: Classic Living Reef Predator Shark Nautilus Three Audio Tracks: Natural Bubbles Seascape Classics of Beethoven Vivaldi Chopin and Mozart (Natural Bubbles Dolby Digital - all other tracks Dolby Digital 5.1)
World Of Wildlife - A 3 DVD Collection Including The Big Cats Predators And Babies Of The World. The Big Cats: This exceptional DVD gives little known facts on the big cats through outstanding footage and lucid commentary and shows the role they play in maintaining the delicate balance of nature. Predators... Animals That Kill: Featuring outstanding footage from all around the world that shows real and detailed insights into the ruthlessly efficient carnage that is Mother Nature's way of ensuring that the nourishment she provides is spread throughout the food chain. Babies Of The Wild: Outstanding footage provides detailed insights into a wide variety of young animals in their natural habitats. This DVD takes an in-depth look at different wildlife all around the world.
The Lion's Kingdom: Highlands & Forests
For nearly 200 million years while dinosaurs roamed the Earth the seas teemed with some of the most awe-inspiring ocean creatures of all time. Sea Monsters a National Geographic Giant Screen film is an entertaining journey into prehistoric oceans. Inter-cutting between the animated story and the reenactments of fossil discoveries combine the appeal of Indiana Jones with the CGI that brings these prehistoric monsters to life. Perfect for the whole family. 2D VERSION
Shark Week: Box Set (4 Discs)
Big Cats: Superpride
National Geographic: The Changing Ape
How big and how bad are the beasties lurking in your back garden? Join ""The Bug Man"" Ruud Kleinpaste as he takes us on an entomological odyssey (that's an ""insect hunt"" to you and me) around the globe in search of the world's biggest and ""baddest"" creepy crawlies. Along the way Ruud explains exactly what makes the ""stars"" of the show so amazing and forgoes his wellbeing as he becomes his own crash test dummy in order to match the incredible abilities of his bug buddies. His self-sacrificing stunts range from suffering the jungle's most painful bite to wearing a beard of bees all in the name of fun and science.
Explore the world's wildlife in breathtaking close up detail in this superb collection of documentaries featuring the very finest footage from the acclaimed BBC Motion Gallery. Ultimate Wildlife takes you to the far corners of the globe to discover the secrets of some of the animal kingdom's most spectacular ferocious and fascinating creatures. Cats From tigers to domestic moggies cats are an endless source of fascination. Status In the animal kingdom your place in the pecking order means everything... Dogs We may think we understand our pet dogs - but look closer and you may be surprised. Bears Join hungry bears fresh from hibernation on their quest for food! Predators & Hunting The relationship between predator and prey is a complex one... Coasts Discover the sea otters and sea lions of California and Alaska. Seashores and Beaches Sea lions turtles and fun with dolphins - it all happens at the seaside! Pole To Pole How do creatures like penguins and polar bears endure conditions at the North and South Pole? Mammals From the blue whale to the pygmy shrew mammals are incredibly diverse and thrive in so many places. Sea Creatures The sea is home to more species than you might think...
Discover killers that stalk bite poison and strangle their way to the top of the food chain.
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