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Wild Rockies episode 5

Wild Rockies episode 5 – Group Survival

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Wild Rockies episode 5 – Group Survival: Many prey like bison and elk benefit from social living because larger groups often mean more eyes looking out for danger. So why do some predators also favor this approach? Delve into the dynamics of group living in one of North America’s most rugged environments: the Rocky Mountains.     Wild Rockies episode 5 – Group Survival   The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in […]

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Wild Rockies episode 4

Wild Rockies episode 4 – Balancing the Forest

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Wild Rockies episode 4 – Balancing the Forest: Someone is setting fire to the forests of the Rocky Mountains. Surprisingly, it’s scientists working on part of a crucial regeneration process. With more trees here than anywhere else in the world, maintaining a healthy ecosystem through “prescribed fires” is a vital step in the preservation of this lush paradise.     In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every turn. Take a thrilling romp

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Wild Rockies episode 3 – The Waterways

Wild Rockies episode 3 – The Waterways

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Wild Rockies episode 3 – The Waterways: In the Rockies, the higher you are, the more water you get. Most of it comes from the giant glaciers and awe-inspiring ice fields that rest on the rugged peaks. These glaciers melt in spring, feeding more than 60 major rivers that bring sustenance to the land and the thousands of species that rely on it.     In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for an ecological tightrope that delivers drama at every

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Wild Rockies episode 1 – Canadian Rockies

Wild Rockies episode 1 – The Borderlands

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Wild Rockies episode 1 – The Borderlands: In springtime, a narrow corridor in the Canadian Rockies known as the Kootenays is the only area where 16 of North America’s native carnivore species come together. It’s bad news for the native elk, moose, and caribou–all are aware of this seasonal threat and work hard to ensure they and their young remain one step ahead of danger. Witness the dramatic struggle for survival.     In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied and intense. High altitudes, treacherous waterways, native predators, and more make for

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From Space episode 4

From Space episode 4 – Changing Planet

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From Space episode 4 – Changing Planet: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective.     At a time when the Earth’s surface is changing faster than ever in human history, watch cities grow, forest disappear and glaciers melt. In the ever-growing grey of cities one man is feeding thousands of parakeets; in Sumatra a female orang-utan and her daughter face life in a forest under threat; while in Tanzania local people use satellites to replant a forest, securing the future for a family of chimpanzees. This is our home as we’ve

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From Space episode 2

From Space episode 2 – A New Perspective

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From Space episode 2 – A New Perspective: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective.     Earth’s surface is covered in weird and wonderful patterns. The Australian outback is covered in pale spots, the work of wombats; a clearing in the endless green canopy of the Congo rainforest has been created by an incredible elephant gathering; and the twists and turns of the Amazon make a home for rehabilitated manatees. This is our home, as we’ve never seen it before.

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Climate Change

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After one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat. Interviews with some of the world’s leading climate scientists explore recent extreme weather conditions such as unprecedented storms and catastrophic wildfires.     They also reveal what dangerous levels of climate change could mean for both human populations and the natural world in the future.   Climate Change with David Attenborough   Sir David Frederick Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural historian. He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the

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From Space episode 1

From Space episode 1 – A New Perspective

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From Space episode 1: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective, revealing new discoveries, incredible colours and patterns, and just how fast it is changing.     Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective. Satellites follow an elephant family struggling through drought, reveal previously unknown emperor penguin colonies from the colour of their poo, and discover mysterious ice rings that could put seal pups in danger. Using cameras on the ground, in the air and in space, Earth from Space follows nature’s greatest spectacles,

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Human Planet

How Earth Made Us – Human Planet episode 5

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How Earth Made Us – Human Planet episode 5: Professor Iain Stewart explores the most recently established force – humans. It’s easy to think of the human impact on the planet as a negative one, but as Iain discovers, this isn’t always the case. It is clear that humans have unprecedented control over many of the planet’s geological cycles. The question is, how will the human race use this power?     Iain Stewart tells the epic story of how the planet has shaped our history. With spectacular images, surprising stories and a compelling narrative, the series discovers the central

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How Earth Made Us - Fire

How Earth Made Us – Fire episode 4

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How Earth Made Us – Fire: Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Iain Stewart explores man’s relationship with fire. He begins by embarking on an extraordinary encounter with this terrifying force of nature – a walk right through the heart of a raging fire.     Fire has long been our main source of energy, and Iain shows how this meant that the planet played a crucial role in Britain’s industrial revolution, whilst holding China’s development back. Along the way he dives in a mysterious lake in Oregon, climbs a glacier

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How Earth Made Us - Wind

How Earth Made Us – Wind episode 3

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How Earth Made Us – Wind: Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Iain sets sail on one of the fastest racing boats ever built to explore the story of our turbulent relationship with the wind. Travelling to iconic locations including the Sahara desert, the coast of west Africa and the South Pacific, Iain discovers how people have exploited the power of the wind for thousands of years.     The wind is a force which at first sight appears chaotic. But the patterns that lie within the atmosphere have shaped the

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