Episode guide
Natural World: Season 16
19 episodes · premiered Oct 19, 1997
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- Episode 1: Puma: Lion of the Andes Oct 19, 1997
- Episode 2: The Temple Troop Oct 26, 1997 In Sri Lanka's ruined city of Polonnaruwa lives the Temple Troop, the unruliest gang of monkeys around. This film follows an extraordinary year in the life of the troop.
- Episode 3: Denali: the Great Alaskan Wilderness Nov 2, 1997 An examination of the wildlife living around Mt McKinley, North America's highest peak.
- Episode 4: Jungle Nights Nov 9, 1997 Set in the tropical rainforests of Central America, this film reveals the unseen behaviour of jaguars, vampires, margays, kinkajous and other strange animals that spring to life after…
- Episode 5: Paracas and the Billion Dollar Bird Nov 16, 1997 Along the shores of the Paracas National Park on the coast of Peru, two very different worlds collide - the barren Atacama desert and the seas teeming with wildlife such as sea lions…
- Episode 6: Komodo Dragon Nov 23, 1997 A study of the world's largest lizard, the man-eating Komodo dragon of Indonesia, revealing the dinosaur-like creature to be far more than just a cold-blooded killer.
- Episode 7: At the Edge of the Sea Nov 30, 1997 An absorbing exploration of coastal British Columbia, At the Edge of the Sea provides an insight into the diverse life that thrives within the ever-changing landscape of the Pacific…
- Episode 8: Beyond the Naked Eye Dec 7, 1997 The hidden world of microscopic bugs, microbes, fungi and plants is revealed using special filming techniques. These tiny organisms can cause deadly diseases, but they also help to provide…
- Episode 9: On the Path of the Reindeer Dec 21, 1997 This edition follows thousands of reindeer as they undertake a 400km migration through Lapland, guided by the Saami, the reindeer people. On the journey the reindeer give birth, evade…
- Episode 10: The Secret Garden Dec 27, 1997 Timelapse and close-up photography reveals the natural lives of the plants and animals that inhabit an English garden.
- Episode 11: The Dragons of Galapagos Jan 18, 1998 A look at the iguanas of the Galapagos.
- Episode 12: Three Monkeys Jan 25, 1998 How three species of monkey - howlers, red spiders and white-faced - use their different skills to fight for survival deep in the unpredictable and unforgiving tropical forests of Costa…
- Episode 13: Borneo: Island in the Clouds Feb 1, 1998 The wildlife of Borneo, home to a diverse array of creatures, including proboscis monkeys, forest elephants, rhinos and orang-utans. The island boasts the tallest peak in South-East Asia…
- Episode 14: Oman: Jewel of Arabia Feb 15, 1998 Documenatary film looking at the geography, wildlife and peoples of Oman.
- Episode 15: The Lost Lands of Scilly Feb 22, 1998 Sharks, palm trees, shipwrecks and sandy shores are all vital ingredients for a sub-tropical paradise. Add sunken treasure, colourful corals, nectar sipping birds and exotic flowers and it…
- Episode 16: Fire and Ice: an Icelandic Saga Mar 1, 1998 During filming in Iceland, a huge volcano exploded under Europe's largest icecap, melting billions of tons of ice. But foxes, skuas, puffins and other wildlife have learnt to turn such…
- Episode 17: Metropolis Mar 8, 1998 New York's concrete and steel plays host to fascinating wildlife, including falcons, raccoons and horseshoe crabs.
- Episode 18: The Otters of Yellowstone Mar 15, 1998 Spanning three states, Yellowstone is America's most famous national park, with a cast of charming inhabitants set against stunning scenery. This film follows a family of river otters…
- Episode 19: The Forbidden Fruit Mar 22, 1998 Following the success of David Attenborough's PRIVATE LIFE OF PLANTS, a further chance to see flora from unusual perspectives. Time-lapse technology and high-speed cameras show how plants…