The second programme focuses on the amazing natural technology that makes reptiles such a successful group. Are reptiles the bio-technology wizards of the animal world? If you count sprinting on water, shooting blood from the eyes, spitting poison at their enemies, navigating by magnetic fields, converting ribs into a hang-glider, or communicating emotions in colour then, yes, they are!
The extinction of the dinosaurs left a power vacuum. Enter the dragons: powerful modern reptiles which still dominate large areas of our planet. Ruling Reptiles goes in search of the modern reptiles that have inherited the dominant role.
Wild Weather - Cold
Charlotte Uhlenbroek explores life on the jungle floor. watch out, it moves
info:"Kung fu is not only a form of combat, but a form of life to the Chinese. Dating back to 200 B.C, Shaolin Temple has influenced Chinese Kung fu for thousands of years. National Geographic takes a closer look at the internal logic of Kung fu exemplified by Shaolin, and reveals some popular myths about it."
Jungles are awash Charlotte Uhlenbroek, explores what life's like under the water
Global temperatures have risen by 0.6 degrees centigrade over the last 140 years. It may appear an insignificant amount, but if temperatures continue to increase at this rate by 2050, the consequences could be catastrophic. In fact, some scientists are actually predicting an increase of 6 degrees centigrade during this century.
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BBC Natural World - Lobo - The Wolf That Changed America
BBC Natural World Series (aired Wed 2 Apr 8.00pm BBC Two) Ernest Thompson Seton's account of how he hunted a cattle-killing wolf which then became a pivotal part of American history, helping to change the way people see wolves and the wilderness. In his efforts to find, capture, and kill Lobo, Seton came to understand the animal's intelligence, loyalty and warmth. Although he finally succeeded in his task, he never killed a wolf again. A combination of wildlife and history, this film is based on the personal diaries of Ernest Thompson Seton himself. credit to the BBC and original encoder (Zerofox@UKNova)
Science has advanced more in the last few decades than all of previous human history but that pales in comparison to what lies ahead. Light is leading the next revolution. Energies of Light meets up with some extraordinary visionaries who are taming light's power.
The Curse of Oil (Stroyville BBC 2005). part One "Rich & Poor"
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