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Nature



Dragonfly - Beauty or Beast


The life of the emperor dragonfly, often seen as one of the greatIt dominates those around it with a reign of terror. beauties of nature but known to be one of the most fearsome creatures in the insect world. It can aggressively defend its territory from intruders, and dominates those around it with a reign of terror. Narrated by David Attenborough.









The Elephant the Emperor and the Butterfly Tree

 

A startling look at the two most destructive animals in South AfricaA startling look at the two most destructive animals in South Africa and how their habits are a story of life, death and cooperation. The elephant, the Emperor Moth and the Mopane tree form the backbone of life on the African plains. This delicate ecological triangle determines the livelihood of all the other creatures in its system. The Mopane tree is under attack from rampaging elephants, but even more damaging is the Mopane worm, the caterpillar of the beautiful Emperor Moth. They gather in hoards and strip the trees of their leaves in minutes. But the worms are food for a host of animals - even humans - and the trees are home to a number of unpleasant creatures. What holds the delicate balance in check?








Grand Canyon National Park


This is nature’s most awesome sculpture, carved by the mighty Colorado RiverThis is nature’s most awesome sculpture, carved by the mighty Colorado River over millions of years. over millions of years. You’ll have a bird’s eye view as you explore the out-of-the-way waterfalls and monuments by air. In addition, a raft trip down the Colorado gives another perspective of the canyon’s timeless beauty. Magnificent sunrises, sunsets, and the changing seasons are all here to enjoy at your leisure.




 







Galapagos


Follow David Attenborough on a visualGalapagos is home to some of the most precious flora and fauna on the planet. journey through the lush Pacific Ocean paradise that is home to some of the most precious flora and fauna on the planet. Scattered across the equator, this largely unexplored series of volcanic islands is host to a stunning array of endangered species that remain virtually unknown outside of the archipelago.

 







Inside Planet Earth


It’s the ultimate voyage our world has to offer: a journey from theIt’s the ultimate voyage our world has to offer. temperate surface of our world to the fiery core of the Earth. With the aid of stunning visual effects, the unexplored interior of the Earth is split wide open, giving us an unbelievable view. From glowing seams of pure iron ore to sparkling diamond caverns to the magnetic field that keeps us safe from the lethal radiation of space... for now, this is the fantastical world we live in and never see. From the heights of Mount Everest to the molten lava fields of Hawaii to the very core of our planet, the geologic forces that have changed the planet’s face over the past 4.6 billion years are revealed.