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Natural World
Season 17

Natural World

18 episodes

South Georgia: an Island All Alone
E01
Episode 11998-10-11

South Georgia: an Island All Alone

Focusing on the wildlife of the remote island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic.

Capybara: Swamp Hogs
E02
Episode 21998-10-18

Capybara: Swamp Hogs

This is the story of one Capybara group,whose territory spans a patchwork of of wildlife-rich swamp,grassland & forest in Venezuela's Orinoco flood plain -the "Llanos".

Secret Sharks
E03
Episode 31998-10-25

Secret Sharks

Includes footage of the gentle whale shark, and the perilous birth of a baby horn shark.

Mountain of the Sea
E04
Episode 41998-11-01

Mountain of the Sea

Wildlife documentary about South Africa's Table Mountain, home to a huge variety of animals, from black eagles at its peak to penguins at its shore-lined foot.

Orangutans: the High Society
E05
Episode 51998-11-08

Orangutans: the High Society

Wildlife documentary series. Featuring the orangutans of Sumatra's Leuser National Park.

The Fatal Flower
E06
Episode 61998-11-15

The Fatal Flower

This programme looks at orchids, the `femmes fatales' of nature, combining beauty and deceit in a way which ignites human and animal passions.

Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi
E07
Episode 71998-11-22

Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi

Herds of elephant, buffalo and impala graze on rich green grass by pools formed by the meandering Zambezi. But the short rainy season soon ends, and the battle for survival begins.

Manu: Amazon Paradise
E08
Episode 81998-11-29

Manu: Amazon Paradise

The forest-dwelling creatures of the Amazon region of Manu, a treasure-trove of rare species, from jaguars and giant otters : which have earned a reputation for ferocity : to sloths and 13 different types of monkey.

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E09
Episode 91998-12-06

Impossible Journeys

Using microscopy & animation,we journey into worlds previously beyond our reach.The familiar world hides incredible secrets that are revealed here.

Cheetahs in a Hot Spot
E10
Episode 101998-12-13

Cheetahs in a Hot Spot

A look at the world's largest population of cheetahs - and their enemies - in Namibia, southern Africa.

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E11
Episode 111999-01-17

Dolphins: The Wild Side

Explores the varied behaviour of wild dolphins around the world.

Year of the Jackal
E12
Episode 121999-01-24

Year of the Jackal

This film, shot over the course of the year at the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, reveals some surprising facts about jackals.

Everglades: to Hell and Back
E13
Episode 131999-01-31

Everglades: to Hell and Back

Wildlife documentary looking at some of the many species of life found in the Florida Everglades and the threat to the environment posed by nearby Miami.

Tough Ducks
E14
Episode 141999-02-21

Tough Ducks

Film revealing that there's more to the placid-looking duck than meets the eye. Including those that live in the Arctic and the Australian desert.

The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
E15
Episode 151999-02-28

The Man-Eaters of Tsavo

Documentary about the lions of the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, and their current and future co-existence with humans.

Islands of the Vampire Birds
E16
Episode 161999-03-14

Islands of the Vampire Birds

Wildlife documentary looking at the finches of the Galapagos Islands which have evolved to not only to eat seeds and pick ticks off tortoises but also to drink the blood of the latter.

The Farm That Time Forgot
E17
Episode 171999-03-21

The Farm That Time Forgot

Visits the Hosking family's farm in Devon where they farm traditionally and so help preserve local wildlife, especially in retention of old stone buildings and hedgerows.

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E18
Episode 181999-03-28

Iran: Secrets of the North

The first of two programmes exploring the wildlife inhabiting this vast country, a natural crossroads that is home to animals from Asia, Europe and Africa.