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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53min
October 20, 1985
2. Battle of the Leaves
How plants and their leaves adapt to different climates, predatory animals and man.
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53min
October 27, 1985
3. The Ganges Gharial
A five-year chronicle of India’s endangered gharial crocodile.
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53min
November 3, 1985
4. One Man’s Island
The year-long sojourn of artist and naturalist Keith Brockie on Scotland's Isle of May is captured on film.
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53min
November 10, 1985
5. Selva Verde: The Green Jungle
An exploration of the ecosystem of Central America's rain forest.
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53min
November 17, 1985
6. The Plant Hunters
An exploration of the scientific research into the nutritional, medicinal and economic value of plants.
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53min
November 24, 1985
7. Kalahari: Wilderness Without Water
An examination of the diverse plants and animals that have adapted to the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
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53min
December 15, 1985
8. Emas: High Plains of Brazil
A visit to Brazil's national park Emas, home to a unique collection of rare and unusual wildlife.
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53min
January 5, 1986
9. The Feathered Swarm
The huge mating flocks of the East African quelea, feared by farmers almost as much as they fear locusts.
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53min
January 26, 1986
10. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean
A look at sea creatures of the Arctic including planktonic animals, small crustaceans, seals, belugas, tucked narwhals and polar bears.
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53min
February 16, 1986
11. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: Land of Beyond
After the nine-month Arctic winter, lemmings, hares, foxes and caribous become active to raise their young.
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53min
February 23, 1986
12. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge
A study of man’s relationship with the Arctic and its wildlife.
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53min
March 2, 1986
13. Saguaro: Sentinel of the Desert
Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the native giant saguaro cactus of the southwestern United States.
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53min
March 9, 1986
14. Death Trap
The sophisticated trapping mechanism of the main group of carnivorous plants.
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53min
March 23, 1986
15. Aspen: Dancer on the Wind
A look at the trembling aspen, a widely distributed poplar found in more regions of North America than any other tree.
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53min
April 6, 1986
16. Secrets of an African Jungle
The fragile ecosystem of the great African rainforest of Korup in Cameroon.
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53min
April 27, 1986
17. Birdwatch from Florida
Chronicling a weeklong series of bird-watching activities at sites that include the Anhinga Trail in the Everglades, Tampa Bay Island and Port Orange.
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53min
May 4, 1986
18. The Gooneys of Midway
Wildlife cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the Laysan Albatross of the Hawaiian Islands.
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53min
May 11, 1986
19. Where Eagles Fly
A five year study of the golden eagle, Britain's largest bird of prey, in the Scottish highlands.
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53min
May 18, 1986
20. The Skyhunters
An examination of the vultures of Africa's Serengeti plain and the rainforests of South America.