Season 1 (1996)

T-Rex
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April 21, 1996 • 52m

Sixty-five million years ago, a world that belonged to the dinosaurs suffered a cosmic catastrophe, obliterating the kingdom of Ty...Read more

Sharks
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August 11, 1996 • 1h

Documentary combining wildlife cinematography and 3-D graphics to explore the evolutionary history, survival skills and mating hab...Read more

Snakes
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March 16, 1996 • 52m

Documentary explores the natural habitats of snakes, providing a unique perspective. Computer graphics are used to illustrate how ...Read more

Elephants
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April 6, 1997 • 50m

Documentary explores the wildlife behavior of elephants, using cutting-edge computer animation to examine the evolution of the largest land animal.

Dogs
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May 25, 1997 • 45m

At times, dogs appear to move and react like wild animals. Yet they are, by definition, domesticated. In perhaps only fourteen tho...Read more

Great Apes
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July 13, 1997 • 52m

The great apes - ingenious, clever, perceptive - are the closest thing humans have to living relatives. These thoughtful and creat...Read more

Big Cats
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September 14, 1997 • 52m

This documentary from the Discovery Channel drops the viewer into the feline world of the big cats of the jungle and the domain th...Read more

Whales
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November 16, 1997 • 52m

Documentary providing a reference guide to whales. Includes background on their evolutionary past and their scientific development...Read more

Bears
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January 18, 1998 • 52m

Documentary compares and contrasts the similarities and differences among all eight species of bears, including the grizzly, polar...Read more

Birds of Prey
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April 5, 1998 • 52m

Documentary special about birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and barn owls. Examines what makes each species ...Read more

Octopus
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September 20, 1998 • 52m

Eight legs, three hearts, and a wealth of suction cups - the octopus is one of nature's most curious creations. Color-blind, it st...Read more

Horses
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November 30, 1998 • 47m

The Ultimate Guide: Horses is part of the Discovery Channel's nature series. Exploring the life of the powerful and majestic horse...Read more

Crocodiles
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March 22, 1999 • 52m

They can live for a century, wait a year between meals, and deliver 16 tons of crushing force with their jaws. Is it any wonder th...Read more

Ants
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April 5, 1999 • 52m

Documentary that reveals the life of ants through graphics, natural history footage and interviews with entomologists.

Dolphins
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July 19, 1999 • 52m

Almost everybody loves dolphins. Some people think of them as being cooperative, intelligent and caring. Others even view them as ...Read more

House Cats
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November 29, 1999 • 50m

Covering the domestic cat in great detail, The Ultimate Guide: House Cats is both informative and humourous. Illustrated in detail...Read more

Human Body
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March 20, 2000 • 50m

A tour through the human body, from skeleton to skin, from the senses to organs and cells. Utilizes microscopic and endoscopic fil...Read more

Planes
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May 22, 2000 • 50m

Documentary examining the science, safety and history of aviation. Traces the evolution of planes through one century and two worl...Read more

Extreme Weather
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August 28, 2000 • 53m

Sun, wind, and rain are basic to life, but sometimes the weather is more than just that. Sometimes it's stronger, violent. The win...Read more

Mummies
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October 30, 2000 • 52m

Documentary that unwraps the mystery of mummification, a practice that has permeated almost every age and culture. Using computer ...Read more

Submarines
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February 5, 2001 • 50m

Modern submarines, enormous ships that are self-contained wonders of technology, are able to produce oxygen and water for their oc...Read more

Pyramids
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May 7, 2001 • 53m

Documentary that goes inside the framework of pyramids to show how these structures have changed over time, starting as flat-roofe...Read more

Spiders
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July 9, 2001 • 50m

Documentary about spiders, showing how arachnids jump, spin webs and poison and digest their prey. Covered by only a thin skin, th...Read more