Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
Episodes
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Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
S43 E10 - 54m 3s
Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.
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Museum Alive with David Attenborough
S43 E9 - 52m 29s
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.
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Expedition Killer Whale
S43 E8 - 52m 51s
Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
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Outlanders | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E7 - 53m 33s
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.
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Landlords | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E6 - 53m 33s
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
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Attenborough’s Life Journey
S43 E5 - 53m 3s
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
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Lions of the Skeleton Coast
S43 E4 - 53m 33s
Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.
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San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 E3 - 53m 33s
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 53m 31s
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
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Silverback
S43 E1 - 53m 45s
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
Extras + Features
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Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
S43 E6 - 30s
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
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How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment
S43 E5 - 2m 35s
David Attenborough's team plans an ambitious sequence with swans, but filming with animals is never straightforward. Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans as they navigate the complexities of capturing this spectacular moment.
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Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 E3 - 30s
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 30s
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
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Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home
S43 E2 - 2m 55s
Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.
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Beetles Battle Over Mate
S43 E2 - 1m 57s
After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle has only a few weeks to find a mate. Not only must he find a female, but he also must fend off other males in his pursuit.
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How Male Bears Attract Mates
S43 E2 - 2m 22s
During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.
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Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera
S43 E1 - 2m 19s
As the gorilla troops become more comfortable with filmmaker Vianet Djenguet and his group, they reveal the most intimate parts of family life. During this time, a mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.
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Preview of Silverback
S43 E1 - 30s
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
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Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop
S43 E1 - 2m 16s
For the first time, cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback. This large -- and protective -- silverback called Mpungwe leads a family of 23 gorillas.
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The Dangers of Saving Gorillas
S43 E1 - 4m 19s
Filmmaker Vianet Djenguet documents the dangerous but vital process of habituating a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback. Habituation is a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction but it does not come without risks.
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NATURE - Season 43
S43 - 4m 30s
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS, starting October 2024.
Schedule
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Thursday
Apr 3
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Saturday
Apr 5
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Sunday
Apr 6
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise Sanctuary
Monday
Apr 7
1 Hour
The dry season brings threats to the hippos, crocodiles and lions of Africa's Katavi National Park. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Wednesday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Nature
Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Thursday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Saturday
Apr 12
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land. -
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Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise: Purgatory
Sunday
Apr 13
1 Hour
Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
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