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CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WOLVES / LEMURS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. WOLVES The Wolf was once the most widely distributed land mammal in the world, and reigned in the most of the northern hemisphere. As the human race pushed back the frontiers the animals feared and loved to hate, that man made it into a myth and legend. They were driven from the land, now it’s only the wildest and most remote wilderness that hears the haunting call of the wolf. LEMURS The remarkable ring-tailed lemur has existed for 60 million years. But unless steps are taken now, it soon will be extinct. 80% of the forests of Madagascar, where the Lemurs live, have been destroyed. 90% of Lemur species have disappeared forever. Dr. Lisa Gould first saw ring-tailed lemurs in ,and she immediately fell in love. Her passion drove her to a remote research centre in southern Madagascar where she now lives, studying the lemur’s intriguing behavior and matriarchal social structure.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WILD DOGS / WOLVES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD.   Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - POLAR BEARS / WOLVES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. POLAR BEARS weigh pounds, polar bears are the lords of the ice-creatures perfectly adapted to the harshest and most unforgiving climate in the world.Biologist and photographer Dr. Dan Guravich has dedicated himself to capturing this creature’s magnificence on film. The Canadian-born photographer, who makes his home in Mississippi, has made over 50 trips to the Arctic to practice his art. Through his dramatic photos, Guravich has profoundly influenced our understanding of these mysterious animals. WOLVES The Wolf was once the most widely distributed land mammal in the world, and reigned in the most of the northern hemisphere. As the human race pushed back the frontiers the animals feared and loved to hate, that man made it into a myth and legend. They were driven from the land, now it’s only the wildest and most remote wilderness that hears the haunting call of the wolf.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WILDLIFE GAME RESRVE / TARANTULAS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicate their lives to studying some of the world’s rarest, most endangered species. Through years of close observation these individuals, often working against traditional scientific thought, have come to understand their animals better than anyone. They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. WILDLIFE GAME RESERVE This is the story of the remote part of Africa few people have heard of, but here is a sanctuary for wildlife, a safe and productive haven that stands where once was a barren, thirsty, empty land. Now teeming with wild life, enjoy this success story with co-stars, warthogs, baboon, crocodile, lion, elephant, an array of antelope and bird life, where once it was never possible. TARANTULAS are the ultimate creepy-crawly, known and justifiably feared throughout the world - amateur biologist Rick West has of them in his basement. West has been fascinated by tarantulas since he saw his first one at age 14. Today, tarantula enthusiasts from around the world seek his expertise in identifying unusual specimens. Tarantulas are nocturnal predators, killing their prey by injecting venom through their fangs. The hungry tarantula typically waits partially hidden at the entrance of its retreat to ambush passing prey. It’s sensitive hairs enable to detect the size and location of its potential victim. Like many spiders, it cannot see much more than light or movement and uses its sense of touch to perceive the world.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - TIGERS / GIBBONS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. TIGERS: A tiger sits motionless, hidden. Then it starts to move very slowly at first: one of the world’s most vacious predators is on the prowl. Birds, deer, monkeys run for cover. The tiger’s legs drive it forward at high speed as it chooses its prey and relentlessly runs it down. It’s a magical sight, pure power and speed. And we may be the last generation to witness it.These are truly dark days for the tigers of the world. One subspecies became extinct during the s, another in the ‘80s. Today fewer than Bengal tigers remain in the wild. Conservationist Anthony Marr feels a rearmystical connection with tigers. “They get right into the core of my soul,” he says. “It’s a magical feeling just to know they exist.” Largely shot in India’s Bandhavgarh National Park, Bengal Tigers is a plea to save one of the world’s most remarkable creatures. GIBBONS Admired through the ages as the voice and soul of the forest the gibbons haunting songs may be silenced forever. Warren Brooklyn explores the world in the treetops ensuring there is a future for the singing ape. Only seen at selected zoos worldwide these primates are available at the push of a button for us to enjoy right here in our living-room.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - ORCAS / SEA HORSE Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. ORCA are endlessly fascinating and is the most powerful predator of the sea. Called a killer, it is also emarkably graceful and highly intelligent.A radical researcher, activist and visionary, Dr. Paul Spong believes orcas can be understood only in the wild. He and his crew of volunteers from around the world follow whales with cameras and a network of underwater microphones, monitoring their behavior. Orcas, the most closely bonded animals on earth, stay with their families for life. For over 25 years, Dr. Spong has fought to release Corky, a performing orca held captive in California, to return her to her family in the waters of the Pacific. Seahorses are a genus of fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes pipefish and leafy sea dragons. There are over 32 species of seahorse, mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. They prefer to live in sheltered areas such as sea grass beds, coral reefs, or mangroves. Hippocampus ingens. Hippocampus erectus are larger seahorses found anywhere from Nova Scotia down to around Uruguay. Fascinated by the fact that Seahorses is the only animal on earth is which the male becomes pregnant and gives birth, biologist Amanda Vincent embarked on a long-term study of this fish species and has since become the worlds’s leading expert on seahorses.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WILDLIFE SAVANA / TARANTULAS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. SAVANNA A must for the wildlife enthusiast! Lush beautiful and abundant, the central african rainforest nourishes it’s soil, making it a fertile home for some of the most diverse on the continent. This is africa at its best, a wildlife paradise, once seen could never be forgotten. TARANTULAS are the ultimate creepy-crawly, known and justifiably feared throughout the world - amateur biologist Rick West has of them in his basement. West has been fascinated by tarantulas since he saw his first one at age 14. Today, tarantula enthusiasts from around the world seek his expertise in identifying unusual specimens.Tarantulas are nocturnal predators, killing their prey by injecting venom through their fangs. The hungry tarantula typically waits partially hidden at the entrance of its retreat to ambush passing prey. It’s sensitive hairs enable to detect the size and location of its potential victim. Like many spiders, it cannot see much more than light or movement and uses its sense of touch to perceive the world.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: PG

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WILDLIFE SAVANNA - OUT OF AFRICA / GIBBONS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, most endangered species. Through years of close observation these individuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD.   Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - ZEBRAS / TREK OF THE SERENGITI Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD.   Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - OUT OF AFRICA / CROCODILE Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. OUT OF AFRICA:lush, beautiful and abundant, this piece of God’s gift to Africa, hosts some of the most diverse wildlife on the continent.Join Jonathan Wright and Gladys Kalema. As they explore this lush rain forest and part of Africa that hosts the Uganda cob, elephant, crocodile, hippo, a variety of monkeys, waterbuffalo, giraffe, antelope, birdlife and a wildlife symphony not seen anywhere on earth. Crocodile thier never was there a beast quite like the crocodile to strike fear into the hearts of the entire animal kingdom. Crocodiles are the last of the once great Arkazour Family. The ruling reptiles of a dangerous primeval world. The dinosaurs are long gone but the crocodile lies on one of the worlds great survivors.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WHALES / GIANT TURTLES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicate their lives to studying some of the world’s rarest, most endangered species. Through years of close observation these individuals, often working against traditional scientific thought, have come to understand their animals better than anyone. They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. WHALES 40 tons of mystery! An ocean traveller for millions of years; the stuff of legend an myth. Even todays humans know little of whales, but for 25 years researcher Jim Darring has been pulling back this giant sea dwellers veil of secrecy. It’s the key to the whales future. The more we know about them, the more fascinated we have become, and the greater is our personal stake for their survival. GIANT TURTLES For 100 million years, they have cruised the seas, travelling astounding distances every year. Today every single species of sea turtle is either threatened or endangered. Peter Pritchard saw his first sea turtle in an Irish aquarium, and he immediately fell in love. Over the past 35 years, he has seen every species of turtle in the sea and has travelled the globe to study these intriguing reptiles. When it comes to conservation, Pritchard firmly believes that “people are always the problem, and people are always the solution.” He has worked with Audley James and other members of the indigenous Arawak community in Moruka, Guyana, to ensure that young people grow up to love and respect turtles - and that the days when turtles were slaughtered for meat are gone forever. With breathtaking underwater photography, Giant Sea turtles offers a unique picture of some of the world’s most mysterious creatures.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - GIANT SEA TURTLES / SEA HORSES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. GIANT TURTLES For 100 million years, they have cruised the seas, travelling astounding distances every year. Today every single species of sea turtle is either threatened or endangered. Peter Pritchard saw his first sea turtle in an Irish aquarium, and he immediately fell in love. Over the past 35 years, he has seen every species of turtle in the sea and has travelled the globe to study these intriguing reptiles. When it comes to conservation, Pritchard firmly believes that “people are always the problem, and people are always the solution.” He has worked with Audley James and other members of the indigenous Arawak community in Moruka, Guyana, to ensure that young people grow up to love and respect turtles - and that the days when turtles were slaughtered for meat are gone forever. With breathtaking underwater photography, Giant Sea turtles offers a unique picture of some of the world’s most mysterious creatures. Seahorses are a genus of fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes pipefish and leafy sea dragons. There are over 32 species of seahorse, mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. They prefer to live in sheltered areas such as sea grass beds, coral reefs, or mangroves. Hippocampus ingens. Hippocampus erectus are larger seahorses found anywhere from Nova Scotia down to around Uruguay. Fascinated by the fact that Seahorses is the only animal on earth is which the male becomes pregnant and gives birth, biologist amanda Vincent embarked on a long-term study of this fish species and has since become the worlds leading expert on seahorses.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - HIPPOS / CHIMPANZEES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicate their lives to studying some of the world’s rarest, most endangered species. Through years of close observation these individuals, often working against traditional scientific thought, have come to understand their animals better than anyone. They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. HIPPO’S average 3.5 meters long, 1.5 meters tall at the shoulder, and weigh from to kilograms. They are approximately the same size as the White Rhinoceros, and experts are split on which is the next largest land animal after the elephant. Male hippos appear to continue growing throughout their lives, whereas the females reach a maximum weight around age 25. The eyes, ears, and nostrils of the hippo are placed high on the roof of the skull. This allows them to spend most of the day submerged in the waters of the tropical rivers to stay cool and prevent sunburn. CHIMPANZEES in an African National Park, the trees are dripping with monkeys. The park has one of the highest concentrations of primates on the planet. Primatologist Colin Chapman has spent a decade here getting to know them. From the leaf-eating red colobus monkey, to the once desperately endangered black-and-white colobus, to chimpanzees, our closest relations in the animal world -all contribute to the health of the forest, and all have come under Chapman’s careful scrutiny. Chapman’s simple question (how many primates live here? In what groups?) have led to some complex answers. What they reveal about monkey and chimp behaviour can help us save the forests where they live - and better understand our own societies.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - HYENAS / LEMURS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD.   Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - JAGUARS / VEVERT MONKEYS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD.   Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES