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Sun, Oct 27, 1991
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.
1992
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.
Jan 1993
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. .
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Jan 1995
World 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.
Jan 1995
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.
Jan 1995
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.
Jan 1997
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.