NATURE
SAN DIEGO: AMERICA’S WILDEST CITY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024, 7 PM
Witness a story of dazzling biological diversity thriving incongruously in a transformed landscape of manmade wilderness. San Diego is an oasis at the intersection of hostile worlds: the dividing line between the Mojave Desert to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West; the Sierra Mountains to the North and Mexican border to the South. Despite its 3.3 million human residents and utterly transformed landscape, San Diego County is the most biologically diverse county in America. From the dramatic rituals of grebes and the playful antics of ground squirrels to the thrilling hunts of orcas and the moonlit spawning of grunion, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Experience San Diego, where dazzling biodiversity thrives amidst a transformed urban landscape.
Follow three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
NATURE
LIONS OF THE SKELETON COAST
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024, 7 PM
In this captivating tale, lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving places, Namibia’s brutal Skeleton Coast. Stander’s passion for these majestic creatures began 40 years ago, when he encountered a lone desert lioness on the Coast shores. But the desert lions soon disappeared from the region, and more than a decade later, he discovers a female cub called “Queen” whose life unlocks the survival secrets of desert lions. One day tragedy strikes the Queen’s three granddaughters who become unexpectedly orphaned, and they embark on a harrowing journey through the empty desert facing starvation. Stander documents their every move, revealing the unique and complex relationship between land and marine predators.
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NATURE
ATTENBOROUGH’S LIFE JOURNEY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024, 7 PM
As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique and charming film documents the highlights of his incredible life. Follow Attenborough’s journey from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a host on Zoo Quest, to his programs using pioneering technology of the day such as 3D and 4K. This intimate portrait depicts Attenborough’s years on the road, from the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada to the jungles of Borneo. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews with Sir David on location, and stunning excerpts from his ground-breaking documentaries, this episode captures an Attenborough you have never seen before.
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An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life and career in natural history.
Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.
NATURE
WOODPECKERS: THE HOLE STORY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024, 7 PM
Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. With over 240 species of woodpeckers identified, explore their unique evolutionary journey and the powerful role they play in every ecosystem except Antarctica and Australia.
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- Note: This program will be repeated on WTVP-WORLD 47.3 in December 2024, air dates & times to be announced.