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Publisher
BBC Earth Films
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.
7) Chimpanzee
Series
Language
English
Description
Oscar, a baby chimpanzee, is enjoying his life with his mother in the jungles along the Ivory Coast. Without warning, young Oscar is orphaned during an attack from a rival group of chimpanzees. Afterwards, he attempts to survive on his own, and to be accepted by the other chimps. Oscar struggles until he is adopted by the alpha male of his group.
8) Trophy
Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Examines big-game hunting, breeding, and wildlife conservation in the U.S. and Africa and the consequences of treating animals as commodities.
Publisher
Alive Mind Cinema
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, songbirds were regarded by mankind as messengers from the gods. Today, these creatures, woven inextricably into the fabric of our environment, are vanishing at an alarming rate. Under threat from climate change, pesticides and more, populations of hundreds of species have dipped dramatically. As scientists, activists and bird enthusiasts investigate this phenomenon, amazing secrets of the bird world come to light for the first...
10) Finding Phil
Author
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Follows the rescue and rehabilitation of a baby elephant seal after a storm pushes him out to sea far from his mother.
Publisher
Capelight Pictures
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Deutsch
Description
Branching off of his bestselling book, renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides us through his most precious ideas and understanding of how trees work in this enlightening documentary. Presenting ecological, biological, and academic expertise with matter-of-fact candor, Peter inspires us to see the forest for the trees. Traveling through Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Vancouver, Peter discusses, debates, and explains the amazing processes...
Publisher
Music Box Films
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Songbird populations have been drastically declining for several decades, with a number of species facing imminent extinction. This poignant documentary explores the wonder of these tiny globe-trekking marvels, millions of which are unlawfully slaughtered each year for large sums on the black market.
13) North America
Series
World's last great places collection volume 5
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Everglades: Embark on a voyage of discovery through the magnificent Everglades at the tip of Florida, where crocodiles glide through the mangrove swamps and alligators reign in the fresh waters of the saw grass prairies.
Yellowstone: Journey through Yellowstone National Park with a young coyote named Cain, outcast by his pack and forced to survive in a wilderness both beautiful and treacherous. Follow Cain's year-long adventure of hardship and triumph,...
15) Zoo squad
Publisher
Wownow Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The Schneider brothers are animal crazy and have all sorts of wildlife living in their house and backyard. After a busy week at school, Lewis, Nelson and Clancy spend their weekends handling and playing with exotic baby reptiles, holding cuddly baby Koalas, wrestling with baby Crocodiles and hop like baby Kangaroos. Children will learn from other children all about incredible Australian animals which are presented in a fun and informative way.
16) Pelican dreams
Publisher
Pelican Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Follows a wayward California brown pelican from her "arrest" on the Golden Gate Bridge into care at a wildlife rehabilitation facility, and from there explores pelicans' nesting grounds, Pacific coast migration and survival challenges.
19) Pandas
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In the mountains of Sichuan, China, a researcher forms a bond with Qian Qian, a panda who is about to experience nature for the first time.
20) Speed of life
Publisher
Discovery Channel
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
So much of nature functions faster or slower, lighter or darker, larger or smaller than can be appreciated with the naked eye. The subtle nuances and hidden majesty of the natural world will now be revealed by using all of modern technology to manipulate time, light, and size in order to analyze the speed of life.
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