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Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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In this episode, we examine the science of the cat. We’ll learn about the evolution of cats throughout the world, featuring the Saber-tooth Tiger. Find out how cat senses stack up against other animals. And take a pop quiz that reveals some incredible feline facts.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Dogs share over 99% of their DNA with the grey wolf, and yet during their more than 10,000 year history within our homes, several key features have emerged to mark them apart - most importantly the incredible bonds they can form with us. As the world's first domesticated animal, we've spent longer around our canine companions than the wheel, and as such they hold a special place in cultures around the world; in fact new science is revealing how even...
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English
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The Boneheads are in the North Pole at Santa's Workshop, frantically trying to halt the latest devious scheme of their arch nemesis, JP Rothbone and his Sniveling Cronies.JP wants to destroy Santa's workshop. His new sinister machine, the Heat Miser, is heating up the Arctic, causing the polar ice caps to melt. The melted ice is turning to water, and flooding the tundra where Santa's elves are hard at work making this year's Christmas presents.With...
4) Animal Atlas
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A panoramic look at animals from Africa, especially the giants, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and ostriches. A comparison of animals that isn't native to Africa, such as bears, with animals that are, such as -- surprise -- penguins. Next, a visit with the birds of Africa. Then, a rundown of the many wild animals with the word "Africa" in their common name. Finally, an examination of the adaptations these animals have to live on the...
5) Dynasties
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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In Senegal, West Africa, live a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for three years, a timeby which leaders are usually overthrown. To make matters worse, David has no allies to help him defend his leadership. As the dry season sets in, David is surrounded by rivals that are prepared to kill for his crown. David faces brutal battles, has his territory engulfed in flames andmust pull off an extraordinary...
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English
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Viewers are taken to Punxsutawney, PA, where Groundhog Day originated in 1886. There, they see all the town's festive activities associated with this fun holiday -- children's art activities, races, a gigantic chili dinner, folk concerts, hay rides and much more. The keeper of the town's most famous resident, groundhog "Punxsutawney Phil," shows how he takes care of the animal and briefly explains groundhog behavior. Another segment, rendered in...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Maya is 10 weeks old and pushing the Clark family to their limits. They are invited to appear on BBC Breakfast to raise the profile of all big cats around the world. Giles takes in a cheetah cub called Willow and it is back to late nights as he builds her trust. Giles goes to Kenya with GPS collars he has funded and darts and collars a female in a pride that needs his help. Maya is given the all clear on her health by the vet.
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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Kaysi Smith, 16, was born with a hearing disability, but that doesn't get in the way of her passion for cheerleading! She's a feature member of the Twist and Shout competitive cheerleading team. Because they compete at such a high level, her team often has to deal with the challenge of members leaving for university. Nevertheless, this driven team consistently comes in top 5 at Nationals - this year they'd love to take home top honours! Watch as...
9) Miss BG
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Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
BA's Mom plans to cut down the tree house and put up a jungle gym for all the kids to enjoy. BG and her friends try to sell BA on the idea of the tree house by inviting her up to play with them, so that she will convince her Mom not to do it. But the plan backfires and it seems all is lost, until BG learns that the unexpected support of a community on Christmas Eve can save the tree.
10) Atomic Betty
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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After a smash encounter with Dr. Cerebral and his 'Noggin Knocker', Betty takes Sparky and X-5 along to a rodeo with her Uncle Charlie. As revenge, Dr. Cerebral kidnaps Robo Betty and reprograms her to do his bidding! Using Robo Betty's homing device to locate the Galactic Guardian headquarters, Dr. Cerebral finds himself on Earth and in the middle of the rodeo. Robo Betty ties up Betty and her crew and Dr. Cerebral almost manages to launch them...
11) World of Wonders
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English
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Cari's aboard the Galapagos Explorer en route to Santa Cruz Island. It's home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, where giant sea tortoises are being bred in captivity. There are giant tortoises in the wild too, and Cari wants to see them too. At the end of a long day, she snorkels among Galapagos' friendly creatures.
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Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Gordon Buchanan and the team return to Svalbard in September on the trail of Lyra and her cub Miki. They have been away for six weeks and don't know if either bear is still alive. Lyra's collar hasn't sent a signal for a month—finding her this time will be a huge challenge. But Gordon does find her —and Miki is alive. Times are tough though. Lyra is very thin and has been reduced to eating moss and seaweed. Gordon discovers that Lyra has been...
13) On the Spot
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From a headless chicken to Martian radio signals, the truth about alligators in sewers to the man-made objects you can see from outer space, and what Juliet really means when she asks "wherefore art thou Romeo" to the real origin of the phrase, "Elementary, my dear Watson."
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Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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Daniel Cook learns about all the different pieces of equipment that work together to make a road. Daniel watches as construction workers prep the area before bringing in the big vehicles to finish the job. In the end, Daniel assists the construction workers to finish a segment of the road.
15) Weird Animals
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
Description
In this film, meet a weird creature who is closely related to sharks and can leap out of the water, the Manta ray.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A critical concern for the planet today is global warming and its probable consequences, and whether warming trends are occurring because of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere or a cyclical change in the weather. Explorers accurately measure the thickness of the Arctic ice as loss of sea ice contributes to ocean warming, the rise of sea levels, and affects polar species. Global warming kills coral reefs in the tropics and melts glaciers in Bolivia...
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This live-action program teaches students that, for food to be of use to our body's cells, it needs to be broken down and absorbed into the blood stream. This is the job of the digestive system, a complex series of tools that includes teeth, saliva, bile, acids and enzymes designed to reduce nutrients to a form that can be delivered to cells. Students will come to understand that waste products and indigestible materials must be removed from the body....
18) Redwall
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English
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As young Matthias discovers his destiny, the evil Cluny plots a sneak attack on Redwall Abbey. Follow the tale as Matthias solves the age-old puzzle of Martin the Warrior. See Matthias demonstrate strong leadership and quick thinking to foil Cluny's plot.
19) Dynasties: Tiger
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This episode of Dynasties follows tigress Raj Bhera, who has four new cubs. She must protect them while suffering through a drought and battling rivals that are constantly encroach on her turf. Will she hold on and raise her cubs to adulthood?
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