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The life and the career of John Muir come to life through this inspiring and beautiful documentary set against the magnificent landscapes of the American West. The Scottish-born naturalist was one of the first nature preservationists in American history, inspiring others through his writing and his advocacy to keep the wilderness wild.
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Collection Evolution volume 1
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For 21 years, Charles Darwin kept his theory of evolution secret from all but a few friends. He confided to one,"It's like confessing to a murder." His torment resonates in society today -- in the challenge his incredible powerful idea poses to our understanding of our world and ourselves. Darwin's Dangerous Idea interweaves the drama in key moments of Darwin's life with documentary sequences of current research, linking past to present and introducing...
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Often called the mother of the modern environmental movement, Rachel Carson rocked the world in 1962 with her book Silent Spring, which warned the American public of the impact of pesticides on the environment and unleashed an extraordinary national debate about science and safety. At the center of that firestorm stood Ms. Carson, a strong, intensely private woman who balanced her love of the natural world and passion for writing with personal strife....
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John James Audubon's story is dramatic and surprising. He was not born in America, but saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone alive. His growing apprehension about the destruction of nature became his prophecy. As an artist and naturalist his achievements were monumental. John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature creates a meaningful portrait of Art and Science in the first decades of the 19th century.
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Shaking Western culture to its very core after its publication 150 years ago, On the origin of species forced humans to rethink their place in the universe. In this lively three-part series, Darwin's passionate disciple, popular author and biologist Richard Dawkins examines evolution and its legacy, confronts Darwin's doubters head-on, and explains natural selection in clear, straightforward terms.
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Documents the story of Lobo, the legendary leader of a band of cattle-killing wolves that had been terrorizing cattle ranchers and their livestock, and bounty hunter Ernest Thompson Seton, who set out to exterminate this 'super-wolf.' Bonus program: White Falcon, White Wolf which follows two families, a breeding pair of gyrfalcons and a pack of Arctic wolves.
Bonus programs: follows white gyrfalcons and Arctic wolves during a summer on Ellesmere...
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Steve's story: Get inside the adrenalin-charged head of this exciting wild man from the popular television program -- Greatest crocodile captures: Steve and Terry work to return some crocodiles to safety. Steve's most dangerous adventures: Think you've done some crazy things in your life? Watch Steve Irwin in this chilling and thrilling look back at some of his closest calls.
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When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.
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After an encounter with a mysterious shaman, Eliza Thornberry is granted the magnificent power to talk with animals. Now she, along with her eccentric and adventurous family, travels the world on a mission to communicate and help the animal kingdom in ways never before possible. Episode highlights include the Thornberrys saving pandas from poachers; Debbie thinking she may be a distant relative of Cleopatra; everyone filming dangerous tiger sharks;...
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Watch as Eliza's secret power to talk with the animals puts her in charge of a baby kangaroo, helps her free a captive hyena, defend endangered snow leopards and so much more. This season you'll also have the chance to learn about the lifestyles and habitats of koalas, reindeer, wombats, polar bears and dingoes, just to name a few. Hang on for more action, adventure and a bit of education!
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"Green Fire...examines Leopold's thinking, renewing his idea of a land ethic for a population facing 21st century ecological challenges. Leopold's biographer, conservation biologist Dr. Curt Meine, serves as the film's on-screen guide. Green Fire describes the formation of Leopold's idea, exploring how it changed one man and later permeated through all arenas of conservation. The film draws on Leopold's life and experiences to provide context and...
12) Charles Darwin
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"Featuring specially-commissioned footage shot at Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, this ... DVD tells the story of an extraordinary man who re-shaped scientific thinking and left the world an invaluable legacy. The program explores Darwin's personal life, looks at the impact of his work in his own time and on the modern world, and shows how both were profoundly influenced by his surroundings"--Container label.
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Prepare for a smashing good time as you travel around the world with the Thornberry family in Season Two. Eliza has a secret-she was given the magical ability to talk to animals. Together with her family and best friend, a surprisingly sophisticated chimpanzee named Darwin, Eliza devotes her life to helping animals and protecting nature. Includes all 21 episodes of season two.
14) Audubon
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Naturalist and nineteenth century painter, John James Audubon was one of the most remarkable men of early America. The program brings to life his timeless paintings with dazzling footage of the living birds he immortalized, and celebrates visually the natural world he described in his writings. Interviews reveal the man, explore his art, and put his groundbreaking work in modern perspective.
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Join Eliza Thornberry and her family in their RV. They come face-to-face with danger as they as they journey around the globe filming wildlife programs. Enjoy five exciting episodes as Eliza and friends visit the wonders of the natural world with lots of action and adventure.
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It's a journey around the globe with The Wild Thornberrys. Travel in the family's RV home on wheels through the world's jungles in search of wildlife for Nigel Thornberry's nature show, and be clued in to Eliza Thornberry's secret: She can talk to animals! Hop on for over nine hours of intrigue, action, and laughter-packed excitement, from a tribe of silverback gorillas in Africa to long-tailed macaques in Indonesia and fierce Komodo dragons in the...
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Collection Evolution volume 1
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This episode interweaves the drama in key moments of Darwin's life with documentary sequences of current research, linking past to present and introducing major concepts of evolutionary theory. It explores why Darwin's "dangerous idea" might matter even more today than it did in his own time, and reveals how science might be used to explain the past and predict the future of life on earth.
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"Part artist, part adventurer, part scientist, Englishman Mark Catesby (1683-1749) was a pioneering figure in the scientific exploration of the New World. Begun more than 50 years before the American Revolution, his Natural history of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands was the first fully illustrated study of North American flora and fauna."--Container.
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In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about the life and scientific theories of naturalist Charles Darwin. What is natural selection? What is adaptation? What are the three main components to Darwin's Theory of Evolution? What is the present-day significance of Darwin's scientific theories? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video that reinforce important...
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