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Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.
Episode 20 : The Skyhunters
May. 25,1986
An examination of the vultures of Africa's Serengeti plain and the rainforests of South America.
Episode 19 : Where Eagles Fly
May. 18,1986
A five year study of the golden eagle, Britain's largest bird of prey, in the Scottish highlands.
Episode 18 : The Gooneys of Midway
May. 11,1986
Wildlife cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the Laysan Albatross of the Hawaiian Islands.
Episode 17 : Birdwatch from Florida
May. 04,1986
Chronicling a weeklong series of bird-watching activities at sites that include the Anhinga Trail in the Everglades, Tampa Bay Island and Port Orange.
Episode 16 : Secrets of an African Jungle
April. 27,1986
Episode 15 : Aspen: Dancer on the Wind
April. 06,1986
A look at the trembling aspen, a widely distributed poplar found in more regions of North America than any other tree.
Episode 14 : Death Trap
March. 23,1986
Episode 13 : Saguaro: Sentinel of the Desert
March. 09,1986
Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the native giant saguaro cactus of the southwestern United States.
Episode 12 : Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge
March. 02,1986
Episode 11 : Kingdom of the Ice Bear: Land of Beyond
February. 23,1986
After the nine-month Arctic winter, lemmings, hares, foxes and caribous become active to raise their young.
Episode 10 : Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean
February. 16,1986
A look at sea creatures of the Arctic including planktonic animals, small crustaceans, seals, belugas, tucked narwhals and polar bears.
Episode 9 : The Feathered Swarm
January. 26,1986
The huge mating flocks of the East African quelea, feared by farmers almost as much as they fear locusts.
Episode 8 : Emas: High Plains of Brazil
January. 05,1986
A visit to Brazil's national park Emas, home to a unique collection of rare and unusual wildlife.
Episode 7 : Kalahari: Wilderness Without Water
December. 15,1985
An examination of the diverse plants and animals that have adapted to the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
Episode 6 : The Plant Hunters
November. 24,1985
An exploration of the scientific research into the nutritional, medicinal and economic value of plants.
Episode 5 : Selva Verde: The Green Jungle
November. 17,1985
Episode 4 : One Man’s Island
November. 10,1985
The year-long sojourn of artist and naturalist Keith Brockie on Scotland's Isle of May is captured on film.
Episode 3 : The Ganges Gharial
November. 03,1985
Episode 2 : Battle of the Leaves
October. 27,1985
How plants and their leaves adapt to different climates, predatory animals and man.
Episode 1 : And Then the Rains Came
October. 20,1985
Torrential rains flood Kenya’s Tsavo Plain triggering a cycle of animal and plant regeneration that flowers in the short period before the next drought.
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