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- 1990– 47m4.5 (39)TV EpisodeWorld of Discovery - Australia's Outback: Vanishing Frontier Imagine being surrounded by a vast, rugged wilderness. No town, no stores, no human contact - just you, your family and 10,000 head of cattle. This documentary follows a year in the hard-working life of this magnificent place and reveals the rough, rewarding adventures of a unique lifestyle. Narrated by Mel Gibson. As seen on ABC.
- World of Discovery - Polar Bears: Arctic Terror Fearsome, fascinating and immensely powerful, polar bears spellbind us with their massive size, voracious appetite and social behavior. These bold rulers of the north can grow 10 feet tall and weigh 1500 pounds, dominating everything in their habitat including man. Each autumn, people from around the globe make the difficult trek to the remote Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, for a wild, up-close look at polar bears in their native surroundings. But as both locals and tourists discover, proximity offers both reward and danger. Take a visually stunning trip to the frozen north and come face to face with the world's largest land carnivore. It's a rare glimpse at the real life of one of the animal kingdom's most magnificent creatures. As seen on ABC. Narrated by John Mahoney.
- World Of Discovery - Wolf: Return of a Legend Surrounded by centuries of myth and legend, the wolf has long been assumed to be a random predator, ruthlessly attacking its victims. The wolf was so universally hated that it was pushed to the brink of extinction. Recently, wolf expert Jim Dutcher spent several years filming these magnificent creatures in a 20-acre enclosure located in Idaho's remote Sawtooth Mountains. Remarkable footage allows us to see camera-shy wolves up close for the very first time. Dutcher's findings dispel myths, answer questions and raise new issues. Why do wolves howl, bare their teeth and travel in packs? Should they be reintroduced in North America? Find out in this entertaining and fascinating break through study. Narrated by Martin Sheen. As seen on ABC. .
- It weighs 300,000 pounds - the equivalent of 30 African elephants. It can measure over 100 feet long. Its powerful 20-foot jaws take in 16,000 gallons of water in one gigantic gulp. It feeds on tiny inch-long krill. It creates sounds that can be heard over 1000 miles away. It is the blue whale, nature's largest, most magnificient and, until now, most mysterious creature. Once feared near extinction, the rare animal has returned to Pacific waters in numbers now estimated at 2,000. World renowned underwater filmmaker Al Giddings brings viewers on a new breed of whale hunt - an unprecedented mission to capture the first up-close film footage of a natural wonder. James Brolin narrates an expedition filled with spectacular sights, sounds and facts. Investigate the whales' impressive acoustic powers; join researchers whose dangerous task it is to attach transmitters to reclusive whales and follow formerly unknown migratory patterns for the first time.
- A year in the life of a lion pride roaming northern Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater.
- World of Discovery - Last Charge of the Rhino For more than sixty million years, the rhinoceros has roamed the earth. It is a stubborn "tank" of a beast whose nose mounted weaponry and armor of thick skin are links to its prehistoric past. Once hundreds of thousands roamed freely in the forests and plains of Africa and Asia, but in just the past twenty years, poachers seeking the Rhino's horn have hunted, trapped and killed eighty-five percent of the wild population. By the end of the century, the wild Rhino may be gone forever. This thoughtful film takes you behind the battle lines in Africa, as radical solutions are employed in an effort to protect the remaining population. It will also take you to nature reserves around the globe as scientists strive to understand the animal's basic biology and reproduction. The race is on to save the Rhinoceros, as we look at the forces that have caused their decline, and uncover the courageous efforts of those who hope to save them. As seen on ABC. Narrated by James Brolin.
- The killer whale has been the source of great wonder and joy for millions. Witness the killer whales' beauty, grace and intelligence, and explore the ongoing controversy involved in keeping them captive.
- In 1946, the United States ordered the 167 inhabitants of Bikini, a coral reef in the Marshall Islands of Micronesia, to evacuate their ancestral home. The US government had chosen Bikini as the test site to measure the devastation of an atomic bomb explosion.
- World of Discovery - Tall Ship: High Sea Adventure Come aboard The Danmark, one of the world's foremost sailing ships and the pride of Copenhagen, for a remarkable journey across the stormy North Atlantic. Eighty cadets - young men and women - have signed on for this four-month training expedition, documented by Emmy Award-winning producer James Lipscomb and his crew. From the drudgery and discipline of life at sea, to the fear of high-sea gales, to the sheer danger of 13-story high masts, you will experience the thrill of a lifetime on this high sea adventure. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Jason Robards.
- Narrated by James Coburn, Shark Chronicles takes the viewer on a journey of discovery as we learn about man's relationship with the Great White Shark. Shark expert Al Giddings shares first hand his experiences filming great whites, and the close calls that he and others like him have faced while diving with the most misunderstood creatures of the deep.
- World of Discovery - Inventors: Out of Their Minds They've given us light, photographs, electricity, lasers, cars, movies, and videocassettes. This delightful program gives you a rare look at some of the greatest inventors in modern history. Enjoy this salute to the imaginative minds whose "better mousetraps" make life more livable tomorrow. First seen on ABC. Narrated by Fred Gwynne.
- World of Discovery - Orangutans: Children of the Forest Didi is a seven-year-old living with her family in a high-rise apartment building in Taipei. But there's a hitch: Didi is an orangutan. Didi's touching personal story is an amazing journey from the comfort of "civilization" back to her native home in the trees of Indonesia.. As seen on ABC. Narrated by James Brolin.
- World of Discovery - Indestructible People The normal life cycle: we are born, we live and we die. But what happens when life's unfortunate incidents cause loss of limb or control of our bodies? See how science is making life better for so many and explore the incredible scientific potential of the next century. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Hal Douglas.
- World of Discovery - The Secret Life of 118 Green Street The Herbert's house at 118 Green Street looks normal enough - a mom, dad, two kids, the family dog and a goldfish named Sushi. But look closer and you'll see that the Herberts aren't home alone - they're surrounded - by billions of uninvited houseguests. This award winning film reveals the miraculous world that exists beyond the naked eye. Through groundbreaking magnification, time-lapse and slow motion photography, you'll discover a shocking, breathtaking and fascinating universe. It's a rare look at the complex beauty of things we take for granted: the drip of a faucet, a man's whiskers, the battle of two ant colonies, or the birth of an ice cube. It's also a look at things we're glad we can't see: dust mites in the bed, billions of bacteria on our skin, and fungi eating our dining room table. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Buck Henry.
- World of Discovery - Realm of the Serpent There are more than 3000 species of snakes, and every one seems to scare man to death. For this rare, up-close look at the mysterious reptile, wildlife Televisiontographers traveled to the far corners of the earth to capture the serpent in its varied roles in the wild and in relation to men. From Burmese cobra charmers, to the birth of a green tree python in the rain forest, to the tagging of a deadly fer-de-lance in Central America, to a Texas rattlesnake round up, it's an exotic adventure that will bring new insight into the kingdom of the snake. As seen on ABC. Narrated by E.G. Marshall.
- World of Discovery - The Last African Flying Boat In the late 1930's, the Empire flying boats linked the British colonies of Africa from East to West. Through remarkable vintage footage of the original flights and the fascinating film of the modern-day trip, you'll enjoy a rare glimpse of a bygone era . As seen on ABC. Narrated by Roy Scheider.
- World of Discovery - Powers of the Russian Psychics Until recently, the extraordinary phenomena of Russian parapsychology have been hidden from the eyes of the West. Scientists and researchers reveal the amazing results of decades of work of psychic studies and psychics themselves demonstrate their unbelievable powers in never before seen footage. As seen on ABC. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.
- World of Discovery - Earthquakes: The Terrifying Truth In the twentieth century, earthquakes have killed hundreds of thousands of people and caused billions of dollars in damage. Seismologists predict the worst is yet to come. With the help of astonishing footage and interviews, the show reveals the shocking and frightening secrets of this natural killer. You'll discover why New Yorkers and Bostonians should fear earthquakes just as much as Californians, why Tokyo could literally burn to the ground at any time, why Los Angeles could experience another major quake soon, and what will happen if the "Big One" hits. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Graham Greene.
- World of Discovery - Chasing India's Monsoon Follow the path of the legendary Monsoon. Join in the celebrations at the coming rains and share the relief when the deluge turns fears of drought to shouts of joy. The songs, thoughts, laughter and tears of India are all guided by the life-giving force of the Monsoon. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Richard Crenna.