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The Wonder of Animals – Bears

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / August 9, 2022 / By HDclump

The Wonder of Animals – Bears: Bears can live in practically every habitat on Earth, from tropical jungles to the Arctic Ocean. Wherever they are found, they are capable of surviving extreme conditions and extracting the highest-quality food. Detailing the latest research, Chris Packham explores the specialised adaptations that have enabled bears to thrive, including how a polar bear’s hollow fur allows it to feed throughout the gruelling Arctic winter, whilst a state of ‘walking hibernation’ sees it through the summer months. Series in which Chris Packham uses groundbreaking science and brand-new behaviour to delve deep beneath the […]

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Heligan: Secrets of the Lost Garden

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 31, 2022 / By HDclump

Heligan: Secrets of the Lost Garden – Looking at the secret lives of the wildlife in one of Britain’s favourite gardens. Shot by Charlie Hamilton-James, this film follows various animals, from the family of foxes that play after hours in the pleasure gardens to the toads in the Italian garden and the badgers that clear up the tea rooms at night. Set against the background of the gardening year, these stories reveal life behind the scenes at Heligan. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are located near Mevagissey in Cornwall, England and are considered to be amongst the most

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Life in Colour episode 2

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 24, 2022 / By HDclump

Life in Colour episode 2: David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary ways that some animals use colour to hide and disappear into the background. New science reveals how the Bengal tiger in central India uses its orange-black stripes to hide from its colour-blind prey. In Kenya’s Masai Mara, the zebra’s black-and-white pattern confuses predators with an extraordinary effect called motion dazzle. And on the island of Cuba, a small snail uses colourful stripes in a surprising way to hide from its enemies. Other animals use colour to trick and to deceive. On Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a blue-striped blenny

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Life in Colour episode 1

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 18, 2022 / By HDclump

Life in Colour episode 1: Using the latest camera technology, David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary ways in which animals use colour: to win a mate, to fight off rivals and to warn enemies. The natural world is full of colours. For us, they are a source of beauty, but for animals they are a tool for survival. David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary ways in which animals use colour: to win a mate, to fight off rivals and to warn enemies. In India, peacocks dazzle females with magnificent tail feathers; a tiny hummingbird in the deserts of North America unfurls his

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Patagonia: The Ends of the Earth

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / July 6, 2022 / By HDclump

Patagonia: The Ends of the Earth: At the far tip of South America lies a magical realm that seems frozen in time: Patagonia, known as ‘the end of the world’. Voyaging from the high Andes to coastal fjords, we learn that to survive here you have to be as extreme as the country itself – either specialising in one habitat or being tough enough to live in them all. Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life. Helena Bonham Carter introduces us to some

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Alaska: Last American Frontier

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / July 5, 2022 / By HDclump

Alaska: Last American Frontier – In southeast Alaska, there’s an ice-bound Eden that harbours possibly the richest temperate rainforests of all. The vast majority of Alaska’s coastal temperate rainforests are old-growth, consisting primarily of Western hemlock, Sitka spruce, mountain hemlock, and Alaska yellow cedar. Mature coastal temperate rainforests are extraordinarily complex and stable habitats. Over thousands of years many wildlife species have evolved to exploit this habitat. Understanding the complexity of this habitat is only now beginning to emerge under scientific study. Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining

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Galapagos: Enchanted Isles

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / July 3, 2022 / By HDclump

Galapagos: Enchanted Isles – A look at how the Galapagos became one of the most important areas of biodiversity in the world. Only the hardiest pioneers could reach this otherworldly outpost – tossed here by storms and strong currents, they found an unspoilt land of endless possibilities. With no competition, they could rule supreme, turning this seemingly inhospitable place into their very own Eden. Now, the islands are home to almost 2,000 species found nowhere else, including 97% of its reptiles and mammals. Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few

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Luangwa: The Emerald Valley

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 2, 2022 / By HDclump

Luangwa: The Emerald Valley: At the very end of east Africa’s Great Rift Valley, there’s a ‘land that time forgot’ – the rolling grasslands of the Luangwa Valley. As we travel through the seasons, we find the secret to this Eden’s great riches – the annual flood of the mighty Luangwa River. Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life. Helena Bonham Carter introduces us to some of the planet’s most stunning wildernesses around the world, and their beautiful and fascinating inhabitants. The filmmaker

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Namib: Skeleton Coast and Beyond

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / June 28, 2022 / By HDclump

Namib: Skeleton Coast and Beyond: The Namib Desert is one of the oldest deserts in the world, having given rise to more indigenous species than any other. With 50 degree temperatures and annual rainfall that is measured in millimetres, how is this possible? We reveal its hidden water sources – such as the mysterious sea fog that sweeps across its Skeleton Coast. Strange and marvellous desert specialists share this unexpected Eden with giants – lions, elephants and even giraffes. From its Skeleton Coast through the sea of sand to the haze of distant mountains, this ancient land flourishes

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Borneo: Sacred Forest

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / June 27, 2022 / By HDclump

Borneo: Sacred Forest: Borneo is the richest rainforest island of all, home to 60,000 species of plants and animals. 6,000 of them are unique – and more are discovered almost daily. But this ‘paradise’ is an illusion; the lush forest is effectively growing on a desert, with the soil shallow and poor in nutrients, having been leeched by eons of incessant rain. We’ll discover how the intense competition for nutrients here has led to it becoming one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of

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Springwatch 2022 episode 12

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / June 17, 2022 / By HDclump

Springwatch 2022 episode 12: In the final episode of the series, we say goodbye to all the nests that we have followed throughout this season. Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan recap the highlights and the dramas we’ve witnessed over the past three weeks. Iolo Williams gets to help ring a very special raptor chick on the Isle of Mull, and Megan McCubbin is looking into the importance of urban pollinators in cities as she wraps up her adventure in north east England. Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, sometimes known collectively as The Watches, are annual BBC television series which

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Springwatch 2022 episode 11

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / June 16, 2022 / By HDclump

Springwatch 2022 episode 11: In the penultimate episode, all eyes are on the Norfolk nests. Will all of the chicks fledge successfully before the end of the series? The race is on, and the tension is palpable as Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan are on fledge watch. We have special guests on the programme as Flock Together join us to explain the importance of spending time in the natural world. Iolo Williams is in search of some of Mull’s most majestic marine animals, while Megan McCubbin continues her urban adventures in Newcastle. In fact, she’s up early to

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