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New Zealand – Earth’s Mythical Islands episode 1

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / September 10, 2020 / By HDclump

New Zealand – Earth’s Mythical Islands episode 1: transports you to an exotic, magnificent and isolated island chain where the mysterious and unexpected story of its true nature is revealed. Narrated by Sam Neill. Isolated since the time of the dinosaurs, New Zealand’s wildlife has been left to its own devices, with surprising consequences. Its ancient forests are still stalked by predators from the Jurassic era. It’s also one of the most geologically active countries on earth. From Kiwis with their giant eggs, to forest-dwelling penguins and helicopter-riding sheep dogs, meet the astonishing creatures and resilient people who must […]

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The End of the Line

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / June 8, 2020 / By HDclump

The End of the Line: As the world’s demand for fish and other seafood increases and the technology available to commercial fisherman becomes more sophisticated, the annual harvest from global seaports has grown tremendously in recent years. However, the rise of industrialised fishing has not come without consequences, and many environmentalists and oceanographers believe that the current demand for fish and the methods used to fulfill it are taking an irreparable toll on the world’s oceans, with some speculating that the seas could be literally fished-out by 2048 if current trends do not change. Filmmaker Rupert Murray offers

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Springwatch episode 4 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / May 30, 2020 / By HDclump

Springwatch episode 4 2020: It is the end of the first week of Springwatch and the team review the extraordinary events that have taken place. Gillian is looking back at her week with the beaver family in Cornwall, Chris reveals the extraordinary transformation young salmon perform, and Iolo reveals the latest findings about the mysterious migrations of short-eared owls. Steve introduces his young two-year-old son to a local family of swans. Springwatch episode 4 2020 Salmon Salmon is the common name for several species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. Other fish in the same

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Springwatch episode 3 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / May 29, 2020 / By HDclump

Springwatch episode 3 2020: Live from their home bases in the New Forest, Cornwall, west Wales and the River Thames, Chris Packham, Gillian Burke, Iolo Williams and Steve Backshall share the latest stories from the wildlife cameras. Chris reveals how fish have more ways of making sound than any other vertebrate on the planet, Iolo reveals the intimate secrets of the bird families he has been following in his own back garden, and Michaela relives the dramatic story of a very skilful stoat in Minsmere in 2016. There is also the extraordinary spectacle of the firework sea anemone,

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Springwatch episode 2 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / May 28, 2020 / By HDclump

Springwatch episode 2 2020: Chris Packham, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams are live again close to their respective homes in the New Forest, west Wales and Cornwall, where overnight events have already created dramas. This year, the Springwatch cameras are following the fortunes of bird families in the Somerset levels and in the wild and rugged Brecon Beacons. With no boat traffic on the Thames, Steve Backshall is witnessing beautiful aquatic insect hatches providing food for a host of birds like swallows and even red kites. Intrepid sound recordist Gary Moore records the incredible urban dawn chorus of

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Springwatch episode 1 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / May 27, 2020 / By HDclump

Springwatch episode 1 2020: Springwatch returns for 2020 with a dramatic, exciting and different format to comply with Covid restrictions. The team are broadcasting live from locations close to home – Chris Packham is in the New Forest, Iolo Williams is in the heart of west Wales, and Gillian Burke is at the Beaver Project near her home in Cornwall. They are joined by guest presenter Steve Backshall at his home on the banks of the Thames. It is the first time they have all been home for more than a decade so a fantastic opportunity to celebrate

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Waterworld Africa episode 8 – Wetland Wonder

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / May 2, 2020 / By HDclump

Waterworld Africa episode 8 – Wetland Wonder: Lake St. Lucia, Africa’s largest estuary lake, is under siege. A series of human missteps have left it cut off from the sea, and the water levels are dangerously low. The wildlife relying on its ecosystem are most affected–from hippos and crocodiles that live on its banks, to exotic birds that migrate from as far as 6,000 miles away. Can they adjust to the new, drier reality imposed on them? Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern

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Waterworld Africa episode 7 – Source to Sea

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / May 1, 2020 / By HDclump

Waterworld Africa episode 7 – Source to Sea: Many of the great rivers of southern Africa start high up in mountain ranges, power their way eastwards across wild forests and grasslands, and eventually empty out into the Indian Ocean. Ride the currents of these powerful bodies of water as they reshape the lives of the wild animals who rely on them. Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to

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Waterworld Africa episode 6 – Chobe River of Life

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / April 30, 2020 / By HDclump

Waterworld Africa episode 6 – Chobe River of Life: During the dry season in Northern Botswana, over 45,000 elephants, more than 10% of the world’s population, congregate along the banks of the Chobe River. Join local wildlife on a quest to escape the punishing drought. Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none existed before. Waterworld Africa episode

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Waterworld Africa episode 5 – The Blue Lagoon

Nature / 1 minute of reading / April 29, 2020 / By HDclump

Waterworld Africa episode 5 – The Blue Lagoon: Unlike the many freshwater lagoons in South Africa, the Langebaan consists of 18.5 square miles of saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean. Of all the creatures that rely on it, two are pivotal for its own rejuvenation and sustenance: the regal flamingos and the nutrient-producing prawns. Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life

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Waterworld Africa episode 4 – Precious Waters

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / April 27, 2020 / By HDclump

Waterworld Africa episode 4 – Precious Waters: During the dry winter season on the savanna, life is ruled by water. From gargantuan hippos to nimble antelope, explore how the wildlife of South Africa’s low veld adapt to the harsh conditions of their ecosystem. Embark on a safari to a diverse and astonishing wilderness, like no other on Earth. From the mangrove forests of southern Africa to the natural abundance of the Okavango Delta, this series is a powerful testament to the amazing ability water has to spark life where none existed before. Waterworld Africa episode 4 –

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Winterwatch episode 4 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / February 1, 2020 / By HDclump

Winterwatch episode 4 2020: It is the final show and time for the team to review the extraordinary events that have taken place this week, as well as look back over an eventful year in the Cairngorms. With three species of egrets now breeding in Britain, butterflies on the wing year round and record-breaking temperatures in the Scottish highlands, Chris, Michaela, Iolo and Gillian explore what winters may be like in the future. Winterwatch episode 4 2020 Egret Egrets are herons which have white or buff plumage, and develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the

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