The longest mountain range on the planet holds dozens of hidden worlds, from the driest desert on Earth to cloud forest teaming with life. Pumas hunt guanaco, shape-shifting frogs hide in remote forests, and the descendants of Inca build bridges of grass. 55 min.
More plants are carnivorous than we ever thought. Welcome to the world of killer tomatoes and murderous potatoes. Even the more well-known carnivorous plants- the sundews, flytraps, and pitchers- are revealing new behavior.
At the very northern edge of North America is Ellesmere Island, where the unforgiving Arctic winds tear through the tundra, dipping temperatures to 40 below. Running through this sea of snow and ice is one of the most hardened predators on the planet, the White Wolf. But as the spring melt approaches, these roaming hunters […]
Four lane highways are a necessity to our society, but they can be a death trap for millions of animals that try to cross them. From Yellowstone to the Yukon, to Southern Africa’s elephant highways, explore how newly established wildlife corridors may offer a glimmer of hope to endangered species. 55 min.
Sunday January 12, 2:00 pm Movie: Wolverines. This film will take you into the secretive world of the largest and least known member of the weasel family to reveal who this dynamic little devil truly is. Hard-wired to endure an environment of scarcity, the wolverine is one of the most efficient and resourceful carnivores on […]
Sunday February 2 2:00pm Movie: Penguin Post Office In the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula there's a unique British post office surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery that includes 3,000 gentoo penguins. Every summer, this colony of penguins returns from an intensive spell of deep sea fishing to its breeding grounds alongside the post office, trekking nearly […]
Sunday February 9, 2:00 pm Movie: Snow Bears. Set against the harsh backdrop of the Arctic, Snow Bears is a story based on the extraordinary adventures and life-changing journey of newborn polar bear cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time. Bravely led by their mother, the cubs must make […]
Sunday March 1, 2:00 pm Movie: Wonders of Mexico – Mountain Worlds Tired of winter? Escape to Mexico! -a country rich in culture and ablaze with color. Journey through the seasons and discover the hidden underworlds, diversity of life, and a mosaic of vast landscapes that create a festival of life. Part 1 Mountain Worlds: […]
Sunday March 8, 2:00 pm Movie: Ireland’s Wild River Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early. Take a journey down the Shannon River, Ireland's greatest geographical landmark and the longest river. It is a silver ribbon holding back the rugged landscapes of the west from the gentler plains to the east. On its journey south, the […]
Sunday June 12, 2:00 pm Spring in Yellowstone brings new life and a break from the brutal temperatures of winter. But the dangers aren’t over. The wildlife families now face a torrent of water cascading down the mountains as the Great Thaw gets underway, and the beavers are in particular danger. 50 min.
Sunday June 19, 2:00 pm Celebrate Pollinator Week! Narrated by Meryl Streep, this intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life. One-third of the world’s food supply depends on these incredible creatures. 80 min.
Canceled due to storm damage at the refuge. Sunday June 26, 2:00 pm Rigged with over 50 cameras an English garden gives rare insight into the dramatic life of a mother weasel as she tries to raise her first family. New science uncovers the problem-solving abilities of the honey badger, the secrets behind the ferret's […]