In 1893, a bounty hunter named Ernest Thompson Seton journeyed to the untamed canyons of New Mexico on a mission to kill a dangerous outlaw: a wolf named Lobo. The ensuing battle of wits between wolf and man left a lasting effect on a new and growing movement in America: wilderness preservation. Watch episode. (also see other features from this program, including a web comic and turn-of-the-century photos) (Originally aired: 11/23/2008)
In interviews with scientists and eyewitnesses, NATURE probes the evidence that some animals may have senses that allow them to predict impending natural disasters long before we can. The show reexamines ancient ideas about how animals can predict disaster, which are now gaining credence in scientific circles. Watch. (Originally aired: 11/13/2005)
Unique to North America, they are one of nature’s largest raptors, with wings that can span 8 feet, and nests that can weigh up to a ton. American Eagle provides the ultimate bird’s eye view into the private life of an American icon. Watch now. (Originally aired: Nov. 16, 2008)
Nov. 23’s episode of Nature, “The Wolf that Changed America”, includes reenactment footage involving wolf actors. Read about Seus and how she works with the wolves for film, and see related clips and articles.
American Eagle’s cinematographer, Neil Rettig, reveals some of the details of what it takes to get good shots of bald eagles. Watch now. American Eagle premieres Nov. 16 at 8:00 pm.
Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick about the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, is published by Harper & Brothers in New York, on Nov. 14, 1851. While Moby-Dick is now considered America’s greatest epic, the book about Captain Ahab and the white whale, was initially considered a flop.
Clever Monkeys debuts on Nature on Nov. 10, but monkeys exhibiting unusual and clever behaviors have been popular media fodder for years. The stories usually fit a few topics:
Monkeys are clever, but we think that NATURE viewers are even more clever! Think you can come up with a funny caption for what’s going on in with these capuchins? See pic…
According to recent research done at the U. of Auckland, NZ, crows have passed a reasoning test that chimps failed. See article at New Scientist, or read more about the intelligence of genus Corvus (crows, ravens, jackdaws) at Nature online.
Antarctica. On the surface, it’s the bleakest of lands, with ferocious winds, flightless birds, and enough ice to flood half the planet’s population if it were to melt. But below that frozen mass, a fantastic environment of indescribable beauty teems with life. Watch the full episode…
