Episode guide
Nature: Season 20
17 episodes · premiered Sep 9, 2001
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- Episode 1: Africa: Savanna Homecoming Sep 9, 2001 · 53m Just like the mighty herds of wildebeest, the people who make their homes on Africa's great Serengeti plains are constantly on the move. This episode focuses on two women searching for…
- Episode 2: Africa: Desert Odyssey Sep 16, 2001 · 53m For centuries, the Tuareg people have braved the brutal Sahara to trade in salt, a precious cargo once worth its weight in gold. In this episode of AFRICA, Adam Ilius,salt production a…
- Episode 3: Africa: Voices of the Forest Sep 23, 2001 · 53m Deep in the central African rainforest, a struggle for survival rages. This episode takes a close look at how booming overseas markets for rainforest trees threaten the existence of two…
- Episode 4: Africa: Mountains of Faith Sep 30, 2001 · 53m Isolated by mountains, Ethiopia is a center of spirituality. Here, faith is a driving force in the lives of many. This episode explores the depths of Ethiopia's religious beliefs. In the…
- Episode 5: Africa: Love in the Sahel Oct 7, 2001 · 53m In the Sahel, the semi-arid border between the Sahara and the savanna, people mark the passage of time with ceremony and tradition. As the hot sun beats down on the Niger River delta, the…
- Episode 6: Africa: Restless Waters Oct 14, 2001 · 53m Water is the lifeblood of Africa. It can create famine or fortune. In this episode, two families are hoping for fortune. Charles Tinkewimeru has been working the waters of Uganda's Lake…
- Episode 7: Africa: Leopards of Zanzibar Oct 21, 2001 · 53m Surrounded by gleaming aquamarine waters and fine white sand, Zanzibar looks like a tropical paradise. But life here is not easy. No one knows that better than Issa Simai, who spends his…
- Episode 8: Africa: Southern Treasures Oct 28, 2001 · 53m The site of a large geological deposit of mineral wealth, South Africa has prospered from a history of mining, with the lion's share of riches going to white workers and owners. South…
- Episode 9: Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies Nov 4, 2001 · 53m Filmed in the mountains of Montana, this poignant, engrossing chronicle focuses on an extraordinary stallion, whose life has been recorded since his birth in the wild in 1995 by…
- Episode 10: Dogs: the Early Years Nov 11, 2001 · 53m An incisive look at the breeding, behavior, and training of humankind's best friend, including useful pointers on how to avoid mistakes when selecting a puppy.
- Episode 11: Animals Behaving Badly Nov 18, 2001 · 53m The escalating battle for space on this planet between people and wild animals has grown increasingly one-sided, as humanity asserts its domination. But a few intrepid species are…
- Episode 12: Ravens Dec 16, 2001 · 53m Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, the raven also has a less than savory image as a scavenger that does not discriminate between humans and animals. NATURE’s Ravens…
- Episode 13: Condition Black Jan 13, 2002 · 53m On January 28, 1998, a monster weather system slammed into Oahu’s north shore. The Coast Guard called a Condition Black — all access to the water denied. It was every surfer’s dream and…
- Episode 14: The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan Feb 10, 2002 · 53m Journey with Meg Ryan to the jungles of Thailand in search of the white elephant, a rare creature coveted by royalty -- and threatened by extinction.
- Episode 15: Song of the Earth with David Attenborough Apr 7, 2002 · 53m From the Caribbean, the documentary hopscotches to various points on the globe to show viewers a diverse array of animals that make music.
- Episode 16: Big Red Roos Apr 14, 2002 · 53m They box and wrestle, kick with authority, and cover large patches of ground with powerful leaps. In fact, the red kangaroos of Australia’s Outback are among the finest athletes of the…
- Episode 17: The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor May 19, 2002 · 53m Follow Ewan Mcgregor as he travels to a remote Canadian outpost on Hudson Bay, where he investigates the annual invasion of hungry polar bears.