George Page
Director
Nature (1982)
Season 13
Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.
Released Oct. 10, 1982
Episode 52 min
7+
Genres: Documentary, Family
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Watch Providers: PBS, PBS, Hoopla, YouTube TV, KQED + 2 more, WETA+, WETA+
Production Companies: Thirteen, Coneflower Films Studios, Trebitsch Produktion International GmbH, Rubin Tarrant Productions
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S13E1 - In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins
Following Anthony Hopkins to Tanzania to study lions. Included: an encounter with Masai warriors; the lioness's role in the hunt; footage of zebras and wildebeests.
Oct. 2, 1994, midnight
S13E2 - Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon
This installment of PBS's multi-award winning Nature series delves into the life and history of the highly endangered giant panda. Nature: Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon studies the habits and habitats of the giant panda throughout China's Sleeping Dragon Mountains.
Oct. 9, 1994, midnight
S13E3 - Warts and All
"Warts and All" follows three generations of a wart-hog family over the course of a year. Observed: attacks by hyenas, leopards and flamingos; how wart-hog males fend for themselves from an early age.
Nov. 6, 1994, midnight
S13E4 - Nomads of the Wind: The Faraway Heaven
The first programme in a five part series that combines wildlife footage with drama and documentary in exploring the fundamental relationship between man and nature across the Pacific Ocean. Explores the islands of Tahiti and Marquesas, which were settled some 2000 years ago by Polynesian seafarers.
Nov. 20, 1994, midnight
S13E5 - Nomads of the Wind: Crossroads of the Pacific
None
Nov. 20, 1994, midnight
S13E6 - Nomads of the Wind: Burning Their Boats
None
Nov. 21, 1994, midnight
S13E7 - Nomads of the Wind: Distant Horizons
None
Nov. 21, 1994, midnight
S13E8 - Nomads of the Wind: The Pierced Sky
None
Nov. 22, 1994, midnight
S13E9 - Fire Bird
Following the flamingo as it searches for places to feed and breed in East Africa's Great Rift Valley. Observed: flamingos feeding on algae, dancing and attempting to escape predators.
Jan. 8, 1995, midnight
S13E10 - Creatures in Crime
Following the work of forensic experts who use plants, insects and animals to help solve police cases. Included: how seeds on a blanket placed a rape suspect at a crime scene; how fly eggs helped police identify a serial killer.
Feb. 5, 1995, midnight
S13E11 - Tigers with Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins travels through Sumatra, India and Nepal to learn about wild tigers.
Feb. 26, 1995, midnight
S13E12 - Ghost Bear
Following a rare ghost bear, a black bear with all-white fur, as it hones survival skills on an island off the western coast of Canada. Included: salmon migration; preparations for hibernation; black gray wolves; killer whales.
March 5, 1995, midnight
S13E13 - Born to Run
Following a herd of Thomson's gazelles, a species that uses swift, “life-saving legs” to survive attacks by predators on Africa's Serengeti Plains. Included: their flight from cheetahs (their “greatest enemy”), jackals and hyenas; how “Tommies” travel in herds.
May 21, 1995, midnight
S13E14 - New Guinea: Island Invaders
"New Guinea: Island Invaders" explores the island, located north of Australia in the East Indies. Examined: the land bridge which enabled animals from Australia to cross over to New Guinea. Also: the marine crocodile
July 23, 1995, midnight
S13E15 - New Guinea: Other Worlds
"New Guinea: Other Worlds" explores the island's remote interior, home to the bird of paradise, which natives believe to have spiritual powers. Also: how gold prospectors came to the interior and were surprised to encounter people exclusively using stone-age tools.
July 30, 1995, midnight
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52 min/ep
35880 min
Oct. 10, 1982
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Returning Series
TV-G
7+
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