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LAND ANIMALS
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The Kalahari Come join us as we explore the Kalahari Transfrontier Park at the southern end of one of the oldest deserts on earth, encountering several prides of Kalahari lions, meerkats, ostriches, poisonous snakes, birds of prey and all the grazing animals that have adapted to this often arid region. (2:56) |
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Orangutan - Man Of The Forest As forests are clear-cut on a massive scale, the number of orangutans killed is increasing. Population has decreased by 30% in the last ten years. Perhaps their ability to adapt to human nurturing is a silent call for help. Perhaps we should heed their call. (3:48) |
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Lemurs Of Madagascar Lemurs live in large female-dominated family groups, in sharp contrast to most other male-dominated primate societies. Native only to the island of Madagascar, lemurs resemble the oldest ancestors of primates. (3:46) |
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Gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of the apes. Females are smaller, but both are tremendously powerful, possessing the ability to tear branches from bushes and uproot small trees. They spend their days quietly, either in a leisurely search for food, or relaxing in a social setting. (2:37) |
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The Brown Bears Of Katmai Brown bears found inland and in mountainous habitats are general called "Grizzlies" while brown bears living in coastal areas are called Coastal Brown Bears. The Kodiak brown bear, however, is reputed to be the largest of the species, due to a heavy diet of fat-rich salmon. (1:55) |
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Too Close For Comfort We were in the Kalahari filming a pride of lions, when several young ones took an interest in our car. Several tried to get in, one climbed on the hood and alll had a great time. They were extemely curious, no doubt attracted by my large HD camera pointing out the window. (2:14) |
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Polar Bears Of The Canadian Arctic Polar bears are the world's largest land predators, with males weighing in at up to 1500 lbs. Today, the major threat to their very existence is global warming. Arctic ice is receding at an alarming rate, reducung their hunting season. (2:14) |
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India - Home Of The Bengal Tiger India is home to more than 1 billion people, 15% of the population. It is also home to 2500 tigers, about 65% of the world's population. The number of tigers has been reduced by 97% over the last century. Drastic action is needed if the tiger is to be saved. (2:14) |
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Butterflies Of Victoria Garden There is no finer place to photograph butterflies than the Victoria Garden on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. For their short lives, they provide us with a wonderful display of grace, color and magical transformation. (1:35) |
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South To Antarctica To experience Antarctica is to experience the last wilderness on earth. Its seas contain the largest biomass on the planet and its ice contains an historical record of our climate. The magic of the landscape and the majesty of its inhabitants make this a very special place. We sincerely hope we can keep it this way. (2:55) |
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UNDERWATER ANIMALS
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Humpback Wales Of Tonga The humpback whale is an endangered species with no more than 25,000 existing in all the world's oceans, a decline of 85% since estimates were made in the late 1800s. I hope this short video provides you with a better understandingof these gentle animals. (1:42) |
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Mantas Of The Maldives Each fall, a magic event takes place in a small underwater bay near Hanifaru Island. Ocean currents converge to dump tons of krill into the bay, attracting hundreds of manta rays who gorge themselves on the krill. Sometimes whale sharks, who inhabit the region all year long, also come in to feed. Some footage by Dan Baldocchi. (3:40) |
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Alaska's Inside Passage Alaska's inside passage is a very special place, not only for the glorious spectacle put on by the humpback whales as the feed on herring, but for all the other animals that make their home here. Bubble-net feeding is a cooperative technique, unique to humpback whales, and is the featured footage in this film. (3:05) |
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Tigers Of The Caribbean Very few people get to experience close encounters with tiger sharks - know to be one of the three main species to attack people. From our encounter, we found them to be gentle, playful and shy, another side of this majestic ocean predtor. (3:01) |
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Indonesia Underwater Lying just below the surface of the water surrounding these lush islands, the pristine coral reefs of the Banda Sea in Eastern Indonesia are a virtual candy shop for the underwater photographer. Explore these pristine reefs through the eyes of our animated talking bubble. (4:24) |
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Sharks Of Guadalupe Island Each fall, fishing boats from the U.S. and Mexico come to Guadalupe Island, off the coast of Baja, for the tuna run. Great white sharks arrive here in September for an easy meal of tuna caught in the fishing lines. We came her to film them. (2:11) |
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INTERESTING PLACES
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Surprising Vietnam - and Angkor Wat Vietnam is a counttry rich in history, heritage and diversity. From the rice paddies in the south to the tribal villages in the highlands to the bustle of its modern cities, Vietnam is a surprise and delight to the first time visitor. (3;14) |
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Koyasan - Home Of Shingon Buddhism The story of Koyasan is the story of Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism and the man who established the center here for its teaching in the 9th century. Since then, Koyasan has remained the place for spitiual respite by peoples of all walks of life. (3:25) |
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A Mouse In The House This is a short video taken of a small, daring mouse that found itself in our living room. Our cat showed no interest and it showed little fear. Finally, Peggy set it free after trying several times to capture it. (1:27) |
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