In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins

S13 E01 • Sunday, Oct 2, 1994 • Oct 2 • 53m

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.

Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon

S13 E02 • Sunday, Oct 9, 1994 • Oct 9 • 53m

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.

Warts and All

S13 E03 • Sunday, Nov 6, 1994 • Nov 6 • 53m

"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.

Nomads of the Wind: The Faraway Heaven

S13 E04 • Sunday, Nov 20, 1994 • Nov 20 • 53m

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.

Nomads of the Wind: Crossroads of the Pacific

S13 E05 • Sunday, Nov 20, 1994 • Nov 20 • 53m

Nomads of the Wind: Burning Their Boats

S13 E06 • Monday, Nov 21, 1994 • Nov 21 • 53m

Nomads of the Wind: Distant Horizons

S13 E07 • Monday, Nov 21, 1994 • Nov 21 • 53m

Nomads of the Wind: The Pierced Sky

S13 E08 • Tuesday, Nov 22, 1994 • Nov 22 • 53m

Fire Bird

S13 E09 • Sunday, Jan 8, 1995 • Jan 8 • 53m

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.

Creatures in Crime

S13 E10 • Sunday, Feb 5, 1995 • Feb 5 • 53m

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.

Tigers with Bob Hoskins

S13 E11 • Sunday, Feb 26, 1995 • Feb 26 • 53m

Bob Hoskins travels through Sumatra, India and Nepal to learn about wild tigers.

Ghost Bear

S13 E12 • Sunday, Mar 5, 1995 • Mar 5 • 53m

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.

Born to Run

S13 E13 • Sunday, May 21, 1995 • May 21 • 53m

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.

New Guinea: Island Invaders

S13 E14 • Sunday, Jul 23, 1995 • Jul 23 • 53m

"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

New Guinea: Other Worlds

S13 E15 • Sunday, Jul 30, 1995 • Jul 30 • 53m

"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.