Nature Tuesdays on PBA30

8:00pm - This two-part Nature examines the mating behavior of both sexes in the animal kingdom. Part one deals with the decision-making power that female animals have in this process, while part two looks at the things male animals will do to woo a mating partner, including dancing, singing, fighting, changing body colors, and even agreeing to be eaten alive.

10:00pm - Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska is home to more grizzlies per square mile than any other place on earth. This special follows the exploits of a veteran bear tracker as he travels through the deep dark forests of Bear Island in the summer, when the waters around the island are filled with fish and the bears congregate to feed off this prey.

11:00pm - This episode examines the lives of polar and grizzly bears. Polar bears are descendents of grizzlies that long ago evolved to live to hunt on the frozen ice of the Arctic. As the ice disappears, their food is becoming scarcer. Meanwhile, the grizzlies are finding it easier to hunt in more Northern areas due to the warmer weather. This could create a convergence of the two types of bears, and could force the polar bear to revert back to being a grizzly.

8:00pm - This three-part series follows teams of explorers and scientists as they investigate the life housed in the dense rainforests of 14 countries. Various rare species and animal behavior are caught on camera for the first time.

11:00pm - Diane Fossey, the famed friend of gorillas, cared for Titus since 1974, when he was only two days old. Decades later, Titus is now the King among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. This documentary looks at Titus’ extraordinary life and times, from his early days to his rise to power.

9:00pm - This two-part series takes a look at some of the most stunning and unique lodges in North America. Included are Hawaii’s Volcano House, the Grand Teton’s Jackson Lake Lodge, the Lake Quinalt Lodge in the heart of the Olympic National Forest, and the Furnace Creek Inn, which rises from the Death Valley red rock like a shimmering oasis.

8:00pm -As the world population grows, it becomes increasingly more difficult for animals to find a space of their own. The result is increased encounters between humans and beasts, and this episode of Nature takes a look at some of these confrontations, from simple things like bears going through rubbish to stranger incidents such as foxes stealing newspapers to build shelters and sea lions living on houseboats. Also covered are examples of animals ending up far from their natural habitat and its effect on its new home.

10:00pm - This two-part program chronicles the largest environmental restoration project in history as a team of experts immerse themselves into the heart of the Everglades to learn about the great watershed and what to do about preserving it. In addition to its educational value, this special is a spectacular visual adventure.

8:00pm - In the hours before the devastating tsunami in Asia, animals in the areas about to be hit began to act very strangely. Elephants in Thailand began to run for higher ground, antelopes in India stampeded away from the shoreline, and flamingoes interrupted their breeding rituals to flee the coast. Nature examines a number of possible explanations for this and other animal behavior observed in advance of disasters.

9:00pm - This two-part series takes a look at some of the most stunning and unique lodges in North America. Included are Hawaii’s Volcano House, the Grand Teton’s Jackson Lake Lodge, the Lake Quinalt Lodge in the heart of the Olympic National Forest, and the Furnace Creek Inn, which rises from the Death Valley red rock like a shimmering oasis.

10:00pm - This documentary covers a one-year period in this beautiful region, as well as exploring historical tales about the area to reveal how the Adirondacks strike a delicate balance between progress and preservation.

8:00pm - This two-part documentary takes a look at small creatures that may not look threatening, but are indeed some of the most deadly species on Earth. Part 1 deals with the toxic creatures on land, including spiders, snakes, wasps, and ants. Part 2 examines the poisonous animals of the sea, including the box jelly fish, which is the most venomous creature on our planet. The close-up photography is extraordinary, and the program contains detailed footage of creatures attacking, killing, and eating their prey.

10:00pm - Some 300 miles off Costa Rica is Cocos Island, formerly a favorite haunt for pirates. Cocos lies directly in the path of powerful ocean currents that carry rich nutrients to its reef and thus, provide a great setting for marine life. But its most distinctive feature is its extraordinary abundance of sharks of all types. A team of divers infiltrated this “no-fishing” zone and recorded aspects of shark behavior that few of us have ever seen before.

11:00pm - This documentary looks at shark behavior and tells the incredible stories of people who have experienced nature’s most dangerous killing machine first hand, and lived to tell about it.

8:00pm - Earthquakes and floods are two natural disasters that can devastate lives and communities in a single instant. Through computer graphics and scientific explanations, this two-part special takes a look at how these forces of nature work. Included is some real-life frightening footage that is powerful and dramatic.

10:00pm - This documentary profiles the man whose name is synonymous with the American wilderness and conservation movement. His true passion was finding and drawing birds, and his crowning artistic glory was the publishing of a monumental collection of 435 life-sized prints called “The Birds of America”.

11:00pm - This program traces the 25-year relationship between filmmaker Hardy Jones and dolphins. Jones may have spent more time with dolphins than any other human, and shares his unique insights into the romantic creatures.

8:00pm - Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth and this program looks at how wildlife and animals manage to survive in the 116 degree plus temperatures where the earth cracks and water is in short supply. The camera also catches breathtaking images of colorful mountains and canyons.

8:00pm - The Australian Alps is home to a variety of wildlife, including ibex, fox, and marmots. But none may be more majestic than the red deer. This episode centers on the lifestyle of a female red deer who is the leader in her herd, and her newborn calf, who immediately attains the status of a prince among the other calves.

9:00pm - This documentary covers a one-year period in this beautiful region, as well as exploring historical tales about the area to reveal how the Adirondacks strike a delicate balance between progress and preservation.

11:00m - The history and grandeur of these breathtaking falls is examined in this beautifully-photographed documentary. Also chronicled through rare footage are the stories of some of the daredevils that attempted death-defying stunts over and around the falls. But the star of this documentary is the vision of this magnificent landmark that attracts twenty million visitors annually.

8:00pm - This episode looks at the behavior of highly-prized gamefish such as marlins, sailfish, spearfish, and swordfish. These billfish slice through the water’s surface with explosive power and their journeys through the open ocean are epic. Examined is their bizarre life cycle as they are observed in their natural habitats.

9:00pm - This fascinating documentary follows a female loggerhead turtle as she sets off to lay her eggs in the place where she was born. This birthing ritual takes her across the Pacific from Mexico to Japan, facing typhoons, sharks, and whales. It is the longest journey undertaken by any animal on land or sea. And once the eggs are hatched, she leaves them there and returns to her home alone.

10:00pm - Some 300 miles off Costa Rica is Cocos Island, formerly a favorite haunt for pirates. Cocos lies directly in the path of powerful ocean currents that carry rich nutrients to its reef and thus, provide a great setting for marine life. But its most distinctive feature is its extraordinary abundance of sharks of all types. A team of divers infiltrated this “no-fishing” zone and recorded aspects of shark behavior that few of us have ever seen before.

11:00pm - This documentary looks at the science behind shark behavior and tells the incredible stories of people who have experienced nature’s most dangerous killing machine first hand, and lived to tell about it.

8:00pm - Diane Fossey, the famed friend of gorillas, cared for Titus since 1974, when he was only two days old. Decades later, Titus is now the King among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. This documentary looks at Titus’ extraordinary life and times, from his early days to his rise to power.

9:00pm - This episode explores the world of crocodiles and the tall tales that exist regarding giant man-eating crocs. Nile crocs, American crocs, and the Asian-Pacific saltwater croc have all been reported to grow up to 23 feet, and this program follows experts as they go in search of the last of these large creatures.

10:00pm - Over the past 10 years, 300 people near an African lake have been presumed to be killed by the largest Nile crocodile ever seen…a nearly 30 foot long creature that has been in the area for almost 100 years. This program follows a team of environmentalists as they attempt to find and capture the croc before he kills again.

11:00pm - The Amazon is the greatest river in the world as its 4,000 miles contains almost a fifth of all the river water on the planet. This special explores the story of the river and its diverse ecosystem. The Amazon is home to more than 3,000 species of fish, many of which are quite unique. And the Amazon basin, an area five times the size of France, is home to some unlikely and strange animals. Beautiful photography provides viewers with a spectacular look at an amazing river.

8:00pm - This two-part Nature examines the mating behavior of both sexes in the animal kingdom. Part one deals with the decision-making power that female animals have in this process, while part two looks at the things male animals will do to woo a mating partner, including dancing, singing, fighting, changing body colors, and even agreeing to be eaten alive.

10:00pm - This new edition of Strange Days examines our planets water and oceans. Both fresh and salt water bodies are explored, as are the outside sources that threaten to pollute our main life source. Edward Norton returns as the host.

8:00pm - Cousteau and his team go deep into the Amazon rainforest to examine close-up the thousands of diverse species that live and depend on the river ecosystem. They also explore the human enterprise and development that is compromising the health of this great body of water.

10:00pm - This two-part program chronicles the largest environmental restoration project in history as a team of experts immerse themselves into the heart of the Everglades to learn about the great watershed and what to do about preserving it. In addition to its educational value, this special is a spectacular visual adventure.

8:00pm - Cousteau and his team go deep into the Amazon rainforest to examine close-up the thousands of diverse species that live and depend on the river ecosystem. They also explore the human enterprise and development that is compromising the health of this great body of water.

10:00pm - This two-part program chronicles the largest environmental restoration project in history as a team of experts immerse themselves into the heart of the Everglades to learn about the great watershed and what to do about preserving it. In addition to its educational value, this special is a spectacular visual adventure.

8:00pm - This four-part series hosted by Edward Norton takes a fascinating look at the health of our planet. State-of-the-art photography and computer animation are employed to provide viewers with an in-depth examination of such topics as animal invaders, climate, predators, and water.

8:00pm - This episode provides spectacular footage of African elephants, as the camera crew follows them across plains, deserts, and into jungles. It also provides a look into the lifestyle of these magnificent creatures.

9:00pm - Due to a demand for ivory in the early 20th Century, South African elephants were on the verge of extinction. Their numbers down to 140, the remaining herd lived in an impenetrable area called the Addo bush. When the numbers continued to dwindle, a local farmer took 17 of them to a sanctuary to make sure they survived. Now, more than 350 descendants of those few survivors still live in the Addo Elephant National Park, and this special takes an up-close and personal look at the behavior and lifestyle of the elephant.

10:00pm - Matt Damon hosts this two-part series that investigates environmental changes and the future of our planet. Featuring case studies from exotic locations, the fragile relationship between people and the world they inhabit is explored.

Celebrities travel to exotic locations in search of viewing a particular animal in their natural surroundings in this limited series.

8:00pm - This particular episode has Whoopi Goldberg interacting with baby animals at the zoo.

9:00pm - In this episode, Julia Roberts visits orangutans in the jungle.

10:00pm - Holly Hunter goes to Africa on a quest for cheetahs.

11:00pm - Actor Ewan McGregor visits Canada’s remote Hudson Bay to experience the annual invasion of hungry polar bears. Visitors get a close-up look at polar bears wandering into town to be sedated, carted off to polar bear “jail”, and returned by helicopter onto the frozen bay.

9:00pm- The Emerald Isle is revealed from aerial views in this travelogue that covers such ground as Belfast to Dublin and in-between. The beautiful scenery is enhanced by a soundtrack that includes the fiddles and pipes of traditional Irish music.

8:00pm - This episode explores the Emerald Isle’s diverse wildlife and extraordinary natural features, from the fields of green to the craggy mountains and fog-shrouded coastlines.

11:00pm- This travelogue is an aerial view of Scotland that offers a dramatic perspective of historic and picturesque destinations, accompanied by regional music. Included are such diverse places as Loch Ness, Edinburgh, St Andrews golf course, North Sea fishing ports, and the Highlands.

8:00pm - This episode examines the lives of polar and grizzly bears. Polar bears are descendents of grizzlies that long ago evolved to live to hunt on the frozen ice of the Arctic. As the ice disappears, their food is becoming scarcer. Meanwhile, the grizzlies are finding it easier to hunt in more Northern areas due to the warmer weather. This could create a convergence of the two types of bears, and could force the polar bear to revert back to being a grizzly.

9:00pm - Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska is home to more grizzlies per square mile than any other place on earth. This special follows the exploits of a veteran bear tracker as he travels through the deep dark forests of Bear Island in the summer, when the waters around the island are filled with fish and the bears congregate to feed off this prey.

11:00pm - The history and grandeur of these breathtaking falls is examined in this beautifully-photographed documentary. Also chronicled through rare footage are the stories of some of the daredevils that attempted death-defying stunts over and around the falls. But the star of this documentary is the vision of this magnificent landmark that attracts twenty million visitors annually.

8:00pm - This episode examines an example in the fabric of life where one species is interconnected with another. In this case, it looks at how the horseshoe crab, a creature that has remained unchanged for three hundred million years, produce eggs that are a lifeline for a tiny bird called a Red Knot. But, the existence of the crab is being threatened as a result of becoming new bait for fishermen, and this could cause the crumble of an age-old food pyramid.

9:00pm - This three-part series follows teams of explorers and scientists as they investigate the life housed in the dense rainforests of 14 countries. Various rare species and animal behavior are caught on camera for the first time.

8:00pm - The people of Mozambique, Africa are faced with dangers from a number of frightening beasts. This four-part series takes a look at the challenges of sharing a territory with fearsome predators. Part one deals with sharks, part two with crocodiles, part three with lions, and part four with elephants, rhinos, and hippos. Included is some riveting footage.

8:00pm - Parrots, ranging from big to small, rare and bizarre, and colorful and intelligent, are everywhere in Australia. This special takes a look at the various species that inhabit this amazing island continent. Among those examined is the female eclectus parrot, who keeps a harem of males, and the outrageous drumming palm cockatoo in the tropical rainforests.

9:00pm - A great wilderness that is at the tip of Chili and Argentina is known as Patagonia. The island known as Tierra del Fuego is the furthest point of the region and is a haven for some of earth’s most indestructible creatures. This National Geographic special looks at this area carved by ice and wind, and the wide range of animals that thrive in this environment, but are found challenged by man.

10:0pm - A string of tiny atolls and islands exist in the unpopulated northwest Hawaiian Islands that is a refuge for nearly 30 species of sea birds, endangered green seas turtles, and a living fossil called the Hawaiian monk seal. This is the oldest living type of seal and is now on the brink of extinction. This special takes a look at this fascinating creature.

11:00pm - The Hawaiian Islands were shaped by some of the most brutal forces of the natural world. This film investigates the volcanic lava flows, 70 foot monster waves, mountain-top blizzards, and devastating rockslides that often plague the islands.

8:00pm - This special takes a look at the remarkable diversity of fish and wildlife that lives in the Sunshine State. Host Hunter Reno travels among Florida’s natural wonders and explores the unique ecosystem and species that inhabit it, including alligators, dolphins, monkeys, pelicans, panthers, and manatees.

8:00pm - This program chronicles the largest environmental restoration project in history as a team of experts immerse themselves into the heart of the Everglades to learn about the great watershed and what to do about preserving it. In addition to its educational value, this special is a spectacular visual adventure.

Nature The Desert Lions

8:00pm - Africa’s coastal Namib Desert is the home to a mysterious population of lions that have rarely been seen and thus, never studied. Twenty years ago, a wildlife expert became aware of these desert lions when he witnessed a lioness kill a fur seal in the waves and drag it five miles inland to feed her cubs. And then, they disappeared before the expert was able to observe them further. But recently, they reappeared, giving him a second chance to unravel their secrets. Tuesday January 15th 8-9p

Nature The Vanishing Lions

9:00pm - Although the lion is Africa’s largest predator, their numbers have declined to less than 30,000. Lion experts, farmers, and African herdsmen try to figure out why the “King of the Beasts” are rapidly disappearing.

8:00pm - This interesting program takes a look at the history of the cow, from their domestication in Mesopotamia over 8,000 years ago, to modern day where the total cow population numbers over one-and-a-half billion. Highlighted are the relationships between humans and cows in various parts of the world, such as India, where cows are revered.

Addo’s Elephants

Due to a demand for ivory in the early 20th Century, South African elephants were on the verge of extinction. Their numbers down to 140, the remaining herd lived in an impenetrable area called the Addo bush. When the numbers continued to dwindle, a local farmer took 17 of them to a sanctuary to make sure they survived. Now, more than 350 descendants of those few survivors still live in the Addo Elephant National Park, and this special takes an up-close and personal look at the behavior and lifestyle of the elephant.

8:00 pm

Nature — “Deep Jungle”

This three-part series follows teams of explorers and scientists as they investigate the life housed in the dense rainforests of 14 countries. Various rare species and animal behavior are caught on camera for the first time.

9:00 pm

Nature- Penguins of the Antarctic

The penguins that live in Antarctica already have to endure on of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. But, as the climate changes, their homes are disappearing and their territories are being invaded. This program looks at how these extraordinary birds deal with the full effects of global warming.

8:00 pm

Emperors of the Ice

The Crittercam is a revolutionary animal-borne research tool that records images, sounds, and data from an animal’s perspective. This program uses a crittercam to explore the hostile environment of the Antarctic and to go to places that only penguins have gone before, such as under a massive ice shelf.

9:00 pm

Touching the Void

This dramatic film recounts the true story of a climb into the Peruvian Andes in 1985 that resulted in life-or-death situations for the climbers.

10:00 pm

Nature- “Shadow over the Sun: A Story of Eagles”

This episode takes viewers to the Highlands of Scotland to witness the behavior of the majestic golden eagle. This bird of prey flourishes in a rugged and unforgiving landscape, as documented by the filmmaker, who has studied this subject for over twenty years.

8:00 pm

Nature- “Flight School”

At five-feet tall and a wing span of nearly eight feet, whooping cranes among the largest and most beautiful birds in North America. However, when extinction became a real possibility when their numbers dwindled to a mere 15, a conservation group took over and created protection and breeding efforts. This special takes a look at the whooping crane and chronicles the attempts to replenish their existence.

9:00 pm

Nature — “Pale Male”

This is the story of a notorious red-tailed hawk that lives on the ledge of a Fifth Avenue high-rise at the edge of Central Park. Known by his urban fans as “Pale Male”, he courts, breeds, and raises a family from his posh location.

10:00 pm

Nature- “The Real Macaw”

Macaws are playful, intelligent, and beautiful creatures that were almost brought to extinction by poachers. This episode takes a look at the environment and habitats of macaws, and examines the efforts to replenish their numbers.

11:00 pm

In the world of nature, beauty may be in things that appear to be completely repulsive. This episode looks at how the bizarre can be attractive, and how some of those strange features provide the edge a creature needs to succeed in a difficult environment. Animals examined include frogfish, hagfish, naked mole rats, and elephant seals.

8:00pm

Nature- “The Cheetah Orphans”

This is a film in which the filmmaker took on the role of parent to two cheetah cubs when their mother was killed by a lion. It is a two-year rollercoaster ordeal, including terrifying standoffs with rhinos and leopards, as well as some of the most intimate moments of cheetah life ever captured on film.

8:00m

In the Wild — “Cheetahs with Holly Hunter”

Celebrities travel to exotic locations in search of viewing a particular animal in their natural surroundings. In this episode, Holly Hunter goes to Africa on a quest for cheetahs.

9:00pm

Nature- “Chasing Big Cats”

This is a look at five of Africa’s most spectacular cats…cheetahs, leopards, servals, caracals, and lions. The filmmakers used night vision goggles and infrared light to capture nighttime footage that produced images never before seen.

10:00pm

Nature- “Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard”

The snow leopard of the Himalayas is one of the most elusive and least-seen creatures in the world. Two wildlife filmmakers and their team of mountaineering experts traveled as high as 15,000 feet, tracking the cats through paw prints, in hopes of capturing the lifestyle of these creatures on film.

11:00pm

Nature- “In the Valley of the Wolves”

Yellowstone Park is the home to a pack of wolves called The Druids. They were brought to Yellowstone years ago in an experiment to restore an entire ecosystem that began to break down without its wolves. Cameras followed the pack for three years, and this special is an intimate record of their lives, their battles with rival wolf packs, and the environment that surrounds them in Yellowstone’s beautiful Lamar Valley.

8:00pm

Nature- “Dogs that Changed the World”

The evolution of dogs is explored in this two-part special. Using DNA analysis and other research, scientists concluded that all dogs claim the wolf as their ancestor, and that certain breeds have been essential to the vitality of the entire canine population. Part One chronicles this evolution and looks at how dogs infiltrated human society. Part two examines the relationship between humans and dogs, with an emphasis on working dogs.

9:00pm

Nature — “Underdogs”

This program takes a look at two dogs rescued from animal shelters and how they are trained with skills needed to perform functions in the work world. The story follows them through training, competition, and their eventual placing in new homes, as one becomes a sheep herder and the other a bomb-sniffer with a police K-9 corp.

11:00pm

Nature- “Silence of the Bees”

After existing on earth for over 80 million years and playing a key role in our survival, honeybees are disappearing. As most fruit trees and vegetables species are entirely dependent on bees to produce, and there is no artificial replacement for pollination, the massive die-off of honeybees is of great concern. This episode explores the international emergency research effort to discover the cause of this ecological disaster.

8:00pm

When Nature Strikes Back

Earthquakes and floods are two natural disasters that can devastate lives and communities in a single instant. Through computer graphics and scientific explanations, this two-part special takes a look at how these forces of nature work. Included is some real-life frightening footage that is powerful and dramatic.

9:00pm

Disaster Detectives

This series takes a look at researchers and adventurers that work to predict, prevent, and protect against natural disasters. Included is some extraordinary footage that shows the drastic results of severe weather. This episode examines some of the world’s most recent disasters through floods and tsunamis.

11:00pm

Nature- “The Seedy Side of Plants”

So how in the world do plants and fruits manage to reproduce and ensure the continuation of their almost limitless species around our planet? That is the topic of this episode, which looks at the many ways that seeds are spread, including through Mother Nature’s wind, rain, and tides.

8:00pm

Little Killers

This two-part documentary takes a look at small creatures that may not look threatening, but are indeed some of the most deadly species on Earth. Part 1 deals with the toxic creatures on land, including spiders, snakes, wasps, and ants. Part 2 examines the poisonous animals of the sea, including the box jelly fish, which is the most venomous creature on our planet. The close-up photography is extraordinary, and the program contains detailed footage of creatures attacking, killing, and eating their prey.

9:00pm

Nature- Christmas in Yellowstone

The landscape of Yellowstone takes on a different look around the holidays as the snow creates a winter wonderland and the animals make their way through their most challenging season of the year. Nature takes a look at the history of Yellowstone, as well as giving viewers a glimpse of how this area provides a scene of Christmas like no other place.

8:00pm

Visions of France: Riviera

A helicopter-mounted camera offers unprecedented access of this region known as the Cote D’Azur that has become the playground to the rich and famous. Music and narration accompany spectacular views of such places as Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and St. Tropaz.

9:00pm

Visions of Greece

Shot from a helicopter-mounted camera, this travelogue offers a dramatic view of the breathtaking beauty of Greece, enhanced by a soundtrack of Greek music and historical narrative.

10:00pm

This special takes a look at some of the most memorable moments of this institutional series. The stunning photography and fascinating stories are reminders of how good this show has been for the past 25 years.

8:00pm

Nature — “Violent Hawaii”

The Hawaiian Islands were shaped by some of the most brutal forces of the natural world. This film investigates the volcanic lava flows, 70 foot monster waves, mountain-top blizzards, and devastating rockslides that often plague the islands.

8:00pm

Nature- “Encountering Sea Monsters”

A cameraman dives deep into the ocean to examine sea creatures that are more bizarre than can be imagined. Among the dangerous species highlighted are cephalopods (squid and octopus) that have beaks like parrots, no bones, skin that can change colors, and arms growing out of their hips.

9:00pm

This episode explores the Emerald Isle’s diverse wildlife and extraordinary natural features, from the fields of green to the craggy mountains and fog-shrouded coastlines.

8:00pm

8:00pm

In this two-part special, Cousteau’s team examines the history, biology, and environment of the 13 national marine sanctuaries of the United States. Viewers will travel deep into these little-known eco-systems and come face-to-face with creatures of these seldom-visited waters off the coasts of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Michigan, and California.

8:00pm

Jean-Michel Cousteau continues in his father’s footsteps with his ocean exploration, and this two-part program follows him and his team of “oceanauts” as they travel across the world’s oceans to meet mysterious sea creatures. These episodes deal with sharks and gray whales.

8:00pm

Jean-Michel Cousteau continues in his father’s footsteps with his ocean exploration, and this two-part program follows him and his team of “oceanauts” as they travel to Kure, the most remote island group in the world. They discover diverse wildlife populations and explore a thrilling array of natural phenomena.

Nature- “Kalahari: The Great Thirstland”

8:00pm

The Kalahari stretches from Namibia and Botswana into South Africa. For the most part, its landscape is dominated by dust and sand. The wildlife usually hides from the relentless summer sun and the cold winter nights. But, occasionally, the clouds open up and the area is revitalized by the rain and suddenly overflowing rivers. This special takes a look at how life in the Kalahari explodes in the aftermath of a thunderstorm and settles down as the water ultimately recedes.

Nature- “Kalahari: The Flooded Desert”

9:00pm

This is another look at the Kalahari Desert of Africa, this time concentrating on the Okavango River, which is one of the few rivers in the world to empty into a desert where its waters simply evaporate. Cameras follow the flow of the river, starting in the highlands of Angola.

Nature — “Can Animals Predict Disaster?”

8:00pm

In the hours before the devastating tsunami in Asia, animals in the areas about to be hit began to act very strangely. Elephants in Thailand began to run for higher ground, antelopes in India stampeded away from the shoreline, and flamingoes interrupted their breeding rituals to flee the coast. Nature examines a number of possible explanations for this and other animal behavior observed in advance of disasters.

Anatomy of a Hurricane

Monday, August 28 at 8:00pm
Tuesday, Auguts 29 at 9:00pm

This documentary takes a look at the activities of the National Hurricane Center in Miami during the 2004 hurricane season. Viewers get a revealing look at the stressful work of the dedicated staff, who deals with unexpected challenges, and struggle to make accurate predictions.

Liquid Stage: The Lure of Surfing

11:00pm

This documentary looks at the evolution of surfing, from its Polynesian origins to its familiar presence on the beaches of California

Nature- Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History

8:00pm

Chimps are considered to be the animal most like humans, which has allowed them to be participants in many an experiment, whether it be space travel or infecting them with a disease. Eventually, these captive chimps were left behind by science, neglected, and forgotten. This program looks at their story and of the effort by a few dedicated individuals to give these creatures the freedom and sanctuary they so richly deserve.

Nature — “From Orphan to King”

9:00pm

This is an amazing look at the world of orangutans, as it follows the 35-year story of Kusasi, a male in Indonesia whose life is the most well-documented of any orangutan ever. Kusasi began life as an orphan, but rose to the top of his tribe and has reigned for 15 years.

Nature — “Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Aquarium

8:00pm

One of the world’s most spectacular aquariums is examined in this program that reveals the inner-workings of this 20-year-old institution. Besides offering stunning views of the over 30,000 animals and plants, the story of how the aquarium successfully exhibited a great white shark for almost 200 days is also covered.

Humpback Whale

9:00pm

This beautifully-photographed special travels from Alaska to Hawaii to the Antarctic to observe the social habits of these amazing creatures. Humpbacks use an underwater communication system to detect fish from miles away, and work together in the hunt. They also are the Pavarottis of the sea with their beautiful underwater songs. Amazingly, whales separated by thousands of miles can be heard singing the identical same song.

Hawaiian Monk Seals: Surviving Paradise

Tuesday July 31 at 8:00pm

A string of tiny atolls and islands exist in the unpopulated northwest Hawaiian Islands that is a refuge for nearly 30 species of sea birds, endangered green seas turtles, and a living fossil called the Hawaiian monk seal. This is the oldest living type of seal and is now on the brink of extinction. This special takes a look at this fascinating creature.

Emperors of the Ice

Tuesday July 31 at 9:00pm

The Crittercam is a revolutionary animal-borne research tool that records images, sounds, and data from an animal’s perspective. This program uses a crittercam to explore the hostile environment of the Antarctic and to go to places that only penguins have gone before, such as under a massive ice shelf.

Nature- Penguins of the Antarctic

Tuesday July 31 at 10:00pm

The penguins that live in Antarctica already have to endure on of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. But, as the climate changes, their homes are disappearing and their territories are being invaded. This program looks at how these extraordinary birds deal with the full effects of global warming.

Nature — “A Mystery in Alaska”

Tuesday July 31 at 11:00pm

The Steller sea lions that call the Alaskan coastline their home are rapidly disappearing and no one knows why. This program follows scientists and environmentalists as they race the clock to find an answer. Their research uncovers a combination of factors that could be responsible for the sea lion’s plight.

Nature — “Deep Jungle”

Tuesday, July 24 at 8:00pm

This three-part series follows teams of explorers and scientists as they investigate the life housed in the dense rainforests of 14 countries. Various rare species and animal behavior are caught on camera for the first time.

Nature — “Crime Scene Creatures”

*Tuesday, July 24 at 11:00pm

Remarkable real-life case studies reveal how animals and small creatures and plants are actually used in solving crime scene mysteries. Flies and maggots reveal how long a body has laid undiscovered. Microscopic pollen can match a killer to the scene of a crime. Sniffer dogs can track criminals and detect tiny quantities of gasoline used in an arson case. The world of crime scene creatures is much more elaborate than any of us would imagine.

Nature — “Voyage of the Lonely Turtle”

Tuesday July 17 at 8:00pm

This fascinating documentary follows a female loggerhead turtle as she sets off to lay her eggs in the place where she was born. This birthing ritual takes her across the Pacific from Mexico to Japan, facing typhoons, sharks, and whales. It is the longest journey undertaken by any animal on land or sea. And once the eggs are hatched, she leaves them there and returns to her home alone.

Alone in the Wilderness

Tuesday July 17 at 9:00pm

This is the story of Richard Proenneke, who built a cabin in the wilderness near Twin Lakes in Alaska and lived on his own for years. It is a fascinating look at how one man can function alone in a challenging environment.

Capturing the Killer Croc

Tuesday July 17 at 10:00pm

Over the past 10 years, 300 people near an African lake have been presumed to be killed by the largest Nile crocodile ever seen…a nearly 30 foot long creature that has been in the area for almost 100 years. This program follows a team of environmentalists as they attempt to find and capture the croc before he kills again.

Nature — “Tall Blondes”

Tuesday July 17 at 11:00pm

ABC award-winning correspondent Lynn Sherr presents this revealing portrait of giraffes. Through a trip to an African wildlife refuge, viewers are able to see this tall, graceful creature in its natural environment. Included is footage of a birth of a giraffe, which enters the world six feet above the ground.

Nature — “The Good, the Bad, and the Grizzly”

Tuesday July 10 at 8:00pm

The grizzly bears of Yellowstone Park appear to be plentiful again, after a period in which it was feared that they may disappear. This program ponders whether or not they should be removed from the Endangered Species Act and what the results would be. Also explored is that balance between bears and humans in the park and looks at how the grizzlies are becoming more and more comfortable interacting with tourists and local.

Bear Island

Tuesday July 10 at 9:00pm

Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska is home to more grizzlies per square mile than any other place on earth. This special follows the exploits of a veteran bear tracker as he travels through the deep dark forests of Bear Island in the summer, when the waters around the island are filled with fish and the bears congregate to feed off this prey.

Humpback Whale

Tuesday July 10 at 10:00pm

This beautifully-photographed special travels from Alaska to Hawaii to the Antarctic to observe the social habits of these amazing creatures. Humpbacks use an underwater communication system to detect fish from miles away, and work together in the hunt. They also are the Pavarottis of the sea with their beautiful underwater songs. Amazingly, whales separated by thousands of miles can be heard singing the identical same song.

Nature- “Raptor Force”

Tuesday July 10 at 11:00pm

Raptors are nature’s elite killing force, armed with powerful beaks and razor-sharp talons, and blessed with stunning speed, acrobatics, and precision. This amazing special provides a unique look at the world of raptors by mounting cameras on the back of a few falcons, owls, eagles, and hawks, showing life from their perspective.

When Nature Strikes Back

Tuesday July 3rd 8-10p

Earthquakes and floods are two natural disasters that can devastate lives and communities in a single instant. Through computer graphics and scientific explanations, this special takes a look at how these forces of nature work. Included is some real-life frightening footage that is powerful and dramatic.

Nature — “The Best of Nature- 25 years”

Tuesday July 3rd 10-11:30p

This special takes a look at some of the most memorable moments of this institutional series. The stunning photography and fascinating stories are reminders of how good this show has been for the past 25 years.

10:00pm- Celebrities travel to exotic locations in search of viewing a particular animal in their natural surroundings in this limited series. In this episode, Whoopi Goldberg interacts with baby animals at the zoo.