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Animal Embassy - Clownfish AND WHITE Tigers
‘Finding Nemo’ may have brought fame to the striped clownfish but their newfoundpopularity has sent worldwide numbers into decline. Now we follow the aquarium teamas they initiate their very own breeding program with the hope of finding many moreNemos to come.Jorge has got a 200-pound problem on his hands. Lin Mao the white tiger hassomething wrong with his hip and the vets need to make a diagnosis. Problem is, LinMao’s not responding to the anesthetic Jorge just administered and he has to decidewhat to do next...very quickly.
Nature's FORCE - EP. 05
Snow is a fascinating world of crystals that animals, plants, and humans have had to adapt to, in order to benefit from its best and survive its worst attributes. Some communities live with Tornadoes by building homes with survival features and rather than get out of their paths, they rely on warning systems and classifications. And behind all great weather events is Wind, find out how and why it can change from a gentle breeze into a devastating gale force and where does it go? Nature’s force can be mystical and puzzling and the Sunshower has been the subject of myths and legends and superstitions, but it does have a scientific explanation.
Nature's FORCE - EP. 06
What is La Nina and how is it being monitored? Find out the effects and the reach that this system is influencing. How did Indian Summer get its name and what is the science behind the phenomenon?Winter is the season that has the biggest effect on the planet, animal behaviour and often brings out the worst that nature can bring. Nature’s Halo is a magical sight with a scientific explanation. The story of and lessons from Hurricane Katrina give us a great understanding of the ferocity and speed that nature can unleash
BLUE WORLD
Deep in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan, Jonathan is exploring remote cenotes in the jungle that were once used for Mayan rituals. Just reaching the surface of the water requires rappelling down from the forest above. But then, beneath the surface, he encounters strange alien life forms that live in total darkness, and the remains of humans and animal sacrifices from an ancient culture.
BLUE WORLD
In the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Jonathan investigates some of the densest coral reefs in the Caribbean as they spawn under cover of darkness. Then he heads over to Silver Springs for the Sea Hunt Forever Festival, celebrating the classic TV show Sea Hunt and the vintage scuba gear that was used on the program.
BLUE REALM - REEFS OF STEEL
The Blue Realm is a stunning and engrossing TV series featuring amazing undersea animals and marine life. Utilizing superb HD imagery, engaging stories and the world's leading scientists, the series takes viewers on extraordinary underwater journeys of discovery.
WILD Australia WITH RAY MEARS - EP. 03
In Victoria just south west of Melbourne in the You Yangs National Park Ray Mears meets up with researcher Janine Duffy in a dry eucalyptus forest. They go in search of koalas and find a young male who nervously tries to establish his own territory.Ray moves down to the open grasslands and tracks a mob of Eastern Grey kangaroos. He visits the Mount Rothwell Conservation Reserve and meets an unusual marsupial – a predator – that is almost extinct on the mainland of Australia – a Tiger Quoll – smaller relative of the Tasmanian Devil. Finally Ray journeys through a Wet Eucalyptus forest to Lake Elizabeth and canoeing across the quiet waters finds himself surrounded by rare and unique duck billed platypuses
WILD Australia WITH RAY MEARS - EP. 04
Ray starts by hitching a lift on a research crane to get a bird’s eye view over the Rainforest; from there, he can see the geographical position responsible for this lush vegetation: mountain range in the west and the sea in the east. He then goes down to the ground, delving into the heart of the jungle, he comes across millennial trees, camouflage spiders and a miniature dinosaur, the Boyd’s Forest Dragon. He pursues his journey by travelling on a zipwire with wildlife expert, Justin McMahon. Together they observe life in the canopy. Meanwhile, Ray’s cameraman Martin Hayward Smith has been filming an animal that can only be found in this part of the world: the Bennett’s tree kangaroo, a cute marsupial that lives like a monkey.
OF BOATS AND MEN - EP. 03
Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.
RV Explorers S1 EP 03 - Whangarei
RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ – experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.
PAST Hunters - S1 EP 02: PLAS TEG
The county of Flintshire in Wales is said to be a land filled with ghosts and haunts. Plas Teg is said to be one of the "most haunted" houses in the area. With over 400 years of history, this place is sure to be the home of many an entity.
MUSIC Voyager - EP 21
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
MUSIC Voyager - EP 22
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
Zenith - EP. 13
Zenith – Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.
Zenith - EP. 7
Zenith – Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.
SHOW ME WHERE YOU LIVE - CUBA, Havana, Vetetable Garden CITY
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them?As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it.In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
SHOW ME WHERE YOU LIVE - TOGO, THE Takientas, EARTH Fortresses
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them?As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it.In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
RIP FILES - S01 EP. 01 - BLOOD IS Wonderful
The team explores St. Albans, a former sanitarium, and captures several shocking EVPs (spirit voices), including the one that became the title of this episode.
RIP FILES - S02 EP. 01 - CITY OF THE DEAD
Hill View Manor is filled with restless spirits who have no where else to go. Can the team connect with them?
OF BOATS AND MEN - EP. 03
Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.
Travel THRU History - SALT LAKE CITY
Westward ho! We settle in Salt Lake City, where we learn about Bringham Young's settlement of the Utah territory and his monument at This is the Place Park. Then we dig in the dirt to find hundreds of perfectly preserved dinosaurs at the Utah Natural History museum. We'll take a look at some US aviation history at the Hill Air force Base museum, and see how life was like for the Utah pioneers at Frontier Homestead State Park.
Journeys IN Africa - Kilimanjaro: THE ROOF OF Africa
Host Bill Ball begins the ascent of the highest mountain in Africa. Trouble almost immediately affects the team as the cameraman suffers from fatigue and altitude sickness. Just over halfway, the trip is in serious doubt as altitude, cold and wind force the team to evaluate their fitness to continue.
Journeys IN INDIA - SOUTH India: LAND OF Superlatives
Two of the greatest ancient monuments in the world are in South India—Hampi and Konark. These two wonders of the world were lost to the west, but now are at the top of many bucket lists. Join Bill as he takes the veil off these two incredible achievements of man.
Journeys IN Africa - Serengeti: THE GREAT Migration
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—all other great wilderness areas are compared to this vast savannah. Wildlife numbers are awesome, but nothing like the numbers of the great migration. Journeys places you in the midst of this natural phenomenon where predator and prey are on a march for survival.
Journeys IN Africa - Zanzibar: THE Original SPICE Island
The name alone conjures up mysterious and exotic images. The architecture and backstory to this once powerful independent kingdom, is both amazing and horrifying. Outside the city, Zanzibar earns its “Spice Island” nickname due to the huge plantations that grow everything to make your cooking flavorful. Journeys final stop is to visit the highly endangered Red Colobus monkeys. Learn why these human-like primates eat dirt for survival.
Around THE WORLD IN 80 Islands - Sardinia, A Diamond ON LAND AND SEA
The Sinis protected marine area and the Island of Mal di Ventre is the subject of this documentary that takes place in the Eastern part of the Island of Sardinia. In the company of Angelo, a Sardinian diving instructor we go to discover the underwater flora and fauna of the waters around the Island of Mal di Ventre, a place of splendid tropical colors. We then dive to visit the shipwreck of the "Vaporetto": a ferryboat that went down in the Second World War, which is quite well conserved and is home to various types of fish like the groupers and also to sea slugs. We then go to visit the Cabras pool and watch the traditional fishing methods of the flat-headed mullet, a species from which can be extracted the famous "Sardinian Gold": Bottarga (Dried fish eggs) After we have seen how they harvest and transform the fish eggs and also tasted some local dishes using it, we return to the sea with our masks and flippers to enjoy the sea beds around the famous Seu Arches.
WOW, I NEVER KNEW THAT! - Zamboni ICE Resurfacing Machine, Pistachio NUTS, STARS
If you have ever gone to a hockey game, or gone ice-skating, there is ONE revolutionary machine that helps keep the fun and action going! And that’s all thanks to the ZAMBONI® ICE RESURFACING MACHINE. You’ll learn how and why it was invented! And ever notice some pistachio nuts are RED in color? We’ll throw up the RED FLAG and explain why the color is simply a COVER UP!
WOW, I NEVER KNEW THAT! - SWISS ARMY Knife, CUP OF JOE, Hamburger
If you ever go camping there is one thing you do not want to leave home without, the SWISS ARMY KNIFE! We’ll explain how it evolved into the most famous knife in the world and how the company’s name got “CUT” together! And where did the term CUP OF JOE come from as well as the word JAVA? And we all love a juicy HAMBURGER, so where did these chopped meat patties come from?
Happiness IS ON THE PLATE - EP 1
A tasty series blending travel, cooking, nature and civic sense, following the daily work of five "green" chefs fighting for eco-friendly cooking in France, China, California, Benin and Tasmania. To preserve the environment, to give preference to local products and to indulge our taste buds with healthy foods, is the creed of these new chefs from five continents. 5 places, 5 biotopes, 5 chefs or 'food entrepreneurs': Arnaud Daguin in the Basque country, Dai Jiangjun in the Zhejiang Chinese mountains, Luke Burgess in Tasmania, David Kinch in California and Godfrey Nzamujo in Benin. Serving the future on their plates, and happiness as a side dish.
Happiness IS ON THE PLATE - EP 3
A tasty series blending travel, cooking, nature and civic sense, following the daily work of five "green" chefs fighting for eco-friendly cooking in France, China, California, Benin and Tasmania. To preserve the environment, to give preference to local products and to indulge our taste buds with healthy foods, is the creed of these new chefs from five continents. 5 places, 5 biotopes, 5 chefs or 'food entrepreneurs': Arnaud Daguin in the Basque country, Dai Jiangjun in the Zhejiang Chinese mountains, Luke Burgess in Tasmania, David Kinch in California and Godfrey Nzamujo in Benin. Serving the future on their plates, and happiness as a side dish.
Happiness IS ON THE PLATE - EP 4
A tasty series blending travel, cooking, nature and civic sense, following the daily work of five "green" chefs fighting for eco-friendly cooking in France, China, California, Benin and Tasmania. To preserve the environment, to give preference to local products and to indulge our taste buds with healthy foods, is the creed of these new chefs from five continents. 5 places, 5 biotopes, 5 chefs or 'food entrepreneurs': Arnaud Daguin in the Basque country, Dai Jiangjun in the Zhejiang Chinese mountains, Luke Burgess in Tasmania, David Kinch in California and Godfrey Nzamujo in Benin. Serving the future on their plates, and happiness as a side dish.
THE Mystery OF THE Disappearing BEES
An investigation into a worldwide ecological disaster that could endanger the whole of humanity. The future of our food resources depends on one small insect - the western honey bee, or Apis mellifera. Indeed, it is the most important agricultural pollinator on our planet given that one third of our food supply depends directly on pollination from bees. This documentary tells the story of a worldwide ecological disaster that has been waiting to happen for several generations. It was filmed over an 18-month period in France, Germany, the U.S., Canada and Scotland and retraces the various leads carried out by research scientists in order to try and understand and to stop the declining numbers of domestic and wild bees. Scientists are not the only professionals to figure at the centre of this drama. Beekeepers are in the front line, and striking contrasts exist among beekeepers' experiences in different countries, in various economic situations. The documentary seeks to understand how the long-enjoyed harmonious relationship between man and bee has now undergone such a radical change. It seeks to find a solution that goes beyond science. A solution that cannot be found without thoroughly re-examining our agricultural practice and our model of society. Can we rise to the challenge? Awards : 2011 : Star of the SCAM (France). 2012 : Jade Kunlun Awards
India's Jungle BOOK Hospital
In the densely populated India, living space for wild animals is getting short. Around the country land is being cultivated and houses are constructed. India's only scientifically run rehabilitation center offers shelter for wild animals. Here veterinarians Dr. Phulmoni Gogi and Dr. Prasanta Boro take care of ill and injured animals, which got in conflict with civilization and would have hardly survived on their own: a feverish buffalo, a dozen orphaned elephants and a young rhinoceros. With a lot of dedication and patience, the doctors aim is to slowly raise the awareness of the people to save the wild animals.
Thailand's Elephants, GET OUT OF THE CITY!
In former times, 4.000 elephants and their Mahouts used to work in Thailand's forestry but nowadays, they are no longer welcome in Bangkok. Since then, at the end of the 1980s, when the government stopped deforestation, they have been unemployed. More and more elephant guides have moved to the big cities. For 4 years now, the government has been trying to ban them from the cities, as they are a safety risk for street traffic. Non Yamdee lives with his elephant Poon Thap in the outer districts of Bangkok but doesn't want to be caught by the police and resettled. He has heard about a new elephant camp in the south – and that is where he intends to go.
SPEED KILLS I - EP. 01
Jungle hunters are masters of disguise. But speed is their secret weapon. A chameleon shoots its ballistic tongue out with five times more g-force than a fighter jet. A Gaboon Viper strikes as fast as lighting. And Leopards take to the trees in a murderous ballet. The jungles explode in an orgy of speed, designed purely to kill.
SPEED KILLS I - EP. 02
Under the ocean, it’s survival of the fittest… and fastest. Stonefish vacuum food in; Seals whiplash their victims to death and Mantis Shrimps unleash hammer blows with the acceleration of bullets. With over three billion years to get inventive, ocean creatures have exploded the design envelope wide open in their quest for speed!
SPEED KILLS I - EP. 03
The arrival of the great migration is a promise of gluttony… and speed is the ticket to the feast. Cheetahs and gazelle are caught in a 100 thousand-year-old arms race. Lions muscle their way into the action. And crocodiles unleash awesome bursts of prehistoric power. On the vast plains of the Serengeti, it’s only the quick and the dead.
RACE OF LIFE - EP. 09
Crocodiles , like all living reptiles, they are descended from animals that roamed the Earth about 250 million years ago. There’s something so viscerally terrifying about these creatures that lay in wait for their prey, just under the waterline. The comparatively friendly seeming turtle is among the most ancient of the reptiles alive today and have a protective shell that encloses their body and provides protection and camouflage, just as it did millions of years back. They inhabit terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats and are found both in tropical and temperate regions. Poisonous or harmless, large or small, all snakes - from the desert rattlesnake to the dwarf pipe snake - have certain things in common: a long, thin shape; scaly, legless bodies; and unblinking, lidless eyes. Like all reptiles, snakes rely on the heat of the sun to control their body temperature. The venom of the king cobra, the world's largest poisonous snake, is strong enough to kill an elephant. Lizards have developed their own adaptations – some lose their tail when in danger, as a means of escaping from a predator. In time the tail will grow back again. The tail they leave behind will move and confuse the predator. What grows back will be slimmer and often a different color. For all these creatures, cold blood is definitely a competitive edge.
RACE OF LIFE - EP. 11
Almost all animals living in the sea are predators - from small fish to great white sharks and starfish to giant squid. Their bodies have been designed and built to capture prey and avoid becoming prey themselves. Raiders of the Underwater Universe have evolved to become among the more efficient war machines of our planet. There are "predators lurking" as stone fish, cleverly disguising themselves to wait for unsuspecting prey which wander too close. In an episode that illustrates the Race of Life in an underwater world of dangerous predators with razor-sharp teeth, we will see sharks, barracuda and moray eels go about their grisly business. Underwater predators have adapted some fairly extreme measures to hunt and to survive. The fish of the reef need to be fast to escape the barracuda, with its lightning speed and pincushion teeth. And stay on the alert when they swim near the lairs of the moray eel, a large and lethal creature of perhaps surprising grace and beauty. They may be ambushed by the also elegant - but deadly – lionfish. The knitting needle spines of the lionfish are capable of injecting deadly venom. Or if equally unlucky, prey can be sucked into the huge mouth of a stonefish. With so many hungry mouths to feed, it’s a jungle down there.
RACE OF LIFE - EP. 12
The ocean can be an unforgiving place. Animals living in the sea have to deal constantly with finding food, and protecting themselves from predators. There are many ways of hiding, defending, and feeding, and every different technique has advantages for different animals. For example, some animals use camouflage to escape detection or to sneak up on their prey, while other animals have coloration which intentionally makes them stand out. Some creatures hide from predators, while others stay in groups, out in the open, relying on safety in numbers. Some animals have dangerous spines or venom for protection, but even the most venomous creatures must sometimes be wary of predators. Different animals have taken advantage of different food sources, some feeding at the top of the food chain, and others at the bottom. Protecting themselves underwater is also a matter of invention and reinvention, and aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive. They have quite the toolbox to dip into – Evolutionary strategms such as colour and camouflage, toxins and teeth! Nudibrancs, clown fish, squid, octopus and orca whales are just some of the wonderful winners in the underwater race of life. Underwater footage shot in the wild, demonstrates vividly how these ocean creatures have evolved to survive by adapting to their environment.
Nature's FORCE - EP. 05
Snow is a fascinating world of crystals that animals, plants, and humans have had to adapt to, in order to benefit from its best and survive its worst attributes. Some communities live with Tornadoes by building homes with survival features and rather than get out of their paths, they rely on warning systems and classifications. And behind all great weather events is Wind, find out how and why it can change from a gentle breeze into a devastating gale force and where does it go? Nature’s force can be mystical and puzzling and the Sunshower has been the subject of myths and legends and superstitions, but it does have a scientific explanation.
Nature's FORCE - EP. 07
Weather is universal and it’s also Extra Terrestrial. Learn about space weather and how it can impact us on earth. Supercells are unique storms that scientists have learnt to measure into three types. Under the earth’s crust, nature is extremely energetic, and we see this through the Volcano which acts as our eye into the forces beneath our feet. Learn about the purple buzzing glow called St Elmo’s Fire, how it was named and were to look for it.
Animal Embassy - Birdman OF LORO Parque
He’s known as the ‘Birdman of Loro Parque’ and Rafa, the Loro Parque FoundationScientific Director wears the badge with pride. Every day he surrounds himself with allthings ornithological - from parrots and puffins to penguins. But it’s what he’s carryingthrough the zoo that brings all the birds to the yard. Any guesses?You’ve heard of the film ‘How to train your Dragon’ – today Inaki has to try and trainan anteater (and he’s not sure what’s proving easier)! With anteaters being thestubborn but sensitive types, Inaki’s digging deep into his bag of tricks – beginningwith the old favourite, some vanilla yoghurt. Will Sue-Anne the anteater succumbs toInaki’s tasty charms or will she thumb her (rather long) nose at him instead?
Animal Embassy - Gorilla WITH A SORE FOOT
Ubongo the gorilla has a massive cut on his foot. But how do you treat a 400-poundgorilla with a sore foot? Very carefully it seems. The Loro Parque veterinary team put alltheir skills to the test to tackle a problem with very, VERY big teeth.You’ve heard of cattle farms and dairy farms - but what about a coral farm? Ester andher aquarium team take us behind the scenes of their newest attraction. But how will thepublic take to something that’s not as cute and cuddly as their other exhibits?Have you ever seen a sloth take a shower? Not many people have. But when it’ssummertime in Tenerife, the tourists aren’t the only ones looking to cool down. Hugo thesloth will draw back the shower curtain and reveal all...albeit verrrry slowly.
Travel QUEST - SOUTH KOREA
Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
Travel QUEST - YAP
Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
A YEAR IN THE WILD - EP.4
It is April, and large groups of blacktip and tiger sharks are gathering off the South African Coast. They are waiting for the onset of one of nature’s most spectacular mass migrations: the annual sardine run. Like the cold ocean current that gives rise to the extraordinary numbers of African pilchards and their predators during the Sardine Run, the frigid Benguela current that runs northwards along the arid coastline of Namibia also supports a remarkable diversity of life. Monk parakeets are highly sociable, quirky South American parrots, but unlike all other parrots, they build complex nesting structures that can reach the size of a car, with individual compartments for each nesting pair. South American parakeets aren’t the only birds turned architects: the social weaver birds of southern Africa also construct permanent nests on trees, large enough to house dozens of bird families, often stretching across several generations at a time. Like the weaverbirds, bats, too, tend to roost in large numbers. At this time of year, mothers and their young form part of the colony, with the young clinging closely to the front of their mothers until there are weaned at 6 months of age. In the Thong Pha Phoom National Park in Thailand, a pair of greater coucals have built a nest and laid a clutch of 4 eggs. By now, massive shoals of around 10 million Southern African Pilchards have gathered in the coastal waters of South Africa and begun their migration northwards. Like the dolphins during the Sardine Run, lions tend to work in teams when hunting large prey like buffalo. And right now, the need for the Xakanaxa pride to hunt and provide for their expanding family is greater than ever: they have new cubs to feed. A group of meerkats in South Africa is also busily caring for their growing family. Most of the clan has already left the family burrow to forage for insects and other small prey. In the Okavango Delta’s grassland, a pair of puff adders is engaged in a lengthy mating ritual.
A YEAR IN THE WILD - EP.5
The middle of the year sees the Okavango Delta’s channels flooded and waterholes filled to the brim, even though the rains already stopped around April. At 15.000km2 the Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta with massive expanses of wetlands, but it can’t compete with the size of Brazil’s Pantanal region. This is a wetland that sprawls over an area of at least 140.000km2, with 80% of its floodplains submerged during the rainy season. Coral reefs, too, support an extraordinarily colourful diversity of life, despite their home in nutrient-poor tropical waters. All too often, the inhabitants of neighbouring homes pick fights with each other over territory, food or mating rights. Coastal marsh crabs in the Seychelles are no exception, busily collecting white flowers and defending their prizes against the attentions of other crabs. Day-to-day survival is always hard work in the natural world, and clashes with neighbours are common. At this time of year, the buffalo herds of the Okavango Delta are in prime condition, following the months of plenty after the rainy season. For the Xakanaxa lion pride, they are the preferred prey item, and they are often found hard on the heels of the buffalo. Just as the individual lions in a single pride join forces to ensure the survival of the pride’s members, leafcutter ants also work together for the greater good of their colony. Their colonies are huge, numbering 3 to 8 million ants in a single nest, which can measure 15 metres across and 5 metres deep. Such large colonies require a lot of food, and supplying their precious fungus with enough plant material to grow means that within the tropical forests of South America, leaf cutter ants collectively consume almost 20% of the annual vegetation growth, making them the dominant herbivore around. For ragged-tooth sharks, it is time to congregate at the Aliwal Shoal off South Africa’s coastline. Up to 50 ragged-tooth sharks can be seen bunched together in underwater caves and under ledges, showing tell-tale signs of scars and aggressive altercations that indicate their mating season has started.
Street Football IN MY Country
Street Football is a worldwide phenomenon that can be played by anyone, no matter their age, their gender or where they come from. It can be played anywhere, no need for a stadium, white lines, green grasses or even shoes ! In each episode of these series we take you to an emerging country where Football has become a way of helping children and bringing hope by life changing their habits. Discover the attaching portraits of these children that might one day become some of the greatest players in the world just like before them C. Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and so many others.
PAST Hunters - S1 EP 03: THE BLOCK
The team investigate a disused factory in Burton-Upon-Trent. Reports of paranormal happenings are common and the team are ready for anything.
MUSIC Voyager - EP 22
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
MUSIC Voyager - EP 23
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
Travel THRU History - Philadelphia
The city of brotherly love does not disappoint history lovers. We visit Independence hall, the liberty bell, Elfreth's alley, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and get creeped out at America's first penitentiary, Eastern State.
Travel THRU History - OSLO
We set sail to the land of the Norseman in Oslo, Norway. We’ll climb the fort walls at Akershus Fortress and discover the North and South Poles at the Fram Museum. Then, we’ll unearth ancient viking ship treasures at the Viking Ship Museum, and we’ll brave the open waters of the Pacific with Thor Heyerdahl at the Kon-tiki museum.
SHOW ME WHERE YOU LIVE - TOGO, THE Takientas, EARTH Fortresses
Show me where you live is a documentary series that aims to answer the following question: How can human beings claim ownership to a space so that they can live safely within it, function as a society, and above all be in harmony with the environment around them?As we discover cultures and emblematic populations, we follow Philippe Simay who is at the heart of Inhabiting the World and represents its identity and originality. Philippe takes us on an epic adventure around the Human Habitat and sets the tone for the journey. As a humanist and philosopher, Philippe is a tireless surveyor of the city, and an explorer of living spaces. Determined to travel around the world, Philippe unveils how the populations that he encounters claim the space they occupy, shapes it and adjust to it.In this series of 20 films, of 26 minutes each, the habitat will be a major showcase revealing our capacity to adapt ourselves at a time where we need to find solutions in order to address immense changes.
