New documentaries about the Rocky Mountains, every known species of penguin, American horses, Animals with Cameras and more.
The WNET Group’s Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning series Nature celebrates its 40th anniversary with new episodes Wednesdays at 8 p.m. beginning October 20 on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/nature and the PBS Video app.
MY GARDEN OF A THOUSAND BEES | Wednesday, October 20
A veteran wildlife filmmaker is bee-obsessed. Seeking refuge from the pandemic in a small city garden, he is filming the wild bees that live there with mind-blowing results. From giant bumblebees to scissor bees the size of a mosquito, he has seen more than 60 species of bee. But more importantly, he is developing a close relationship with an individual bee he follows through its entire life.
SEASON OF THE OSPREY | Wednesday, October 27
A veteran pair of ospreys return home to a Connecticut saltmarsh. Over one summer they must battle their enemies, withstand the elements, and hunt hundreds of fish, all to raise the next generation of these consummate sea hawks.
THE ELEPHANT AND THE TERMITE | Wednesday, November 3
Witness the creation of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife meeting places and the site of extraordinary drama: the waterhole. From mighty elephants to tiny termites, an entire community of creatures call the waterhole their home.
BORN IN THE ROCKIES (two-part special) | Wednesdays, November 10 & 17
Journey deep into the wild heart of North America’s Rocky Mountains and experience this rugged land through the eyes of its iconic wildlife. Follow the drama as newborns make their way in one of the world’s most challenging and spectacular habitats on Earth.
ANIMALS WITH CAMERAS (two-part special) | Wednesdays, January 19 & 26
Animals become wildlife cinematographers and reveal behavior new to scientists when they are fitted with lightweight, specially designed cameras in this two-part series that features turtles, sharks, koalas, bats, kangaroos and more.
PENGUINS: MEET THE FAMILY | Wednesday, February 9
A celebration of one of Earth’s most iconic and beloved birds, featuring footage of all 18 species of penguins for the first time, from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica.
THE OCEAN’S GREATEST FEAST | Wednesday, February 16
The story of South Africa’s annual sardine migration is brought vividly to life on camera. Each summer, the sardine run sees billions of sardines spawning and traveling up the coast, providing a feast for an array of marine predators.
AMERICAN HORSES | Wednesday, February 23
American horses are icons. Mustang. Appaloosa. Morgan. Quarter Horse. Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them.
HIPPO KING | Wednesday, April 6
Follow the life of the “Hippo King,” and discover the true character of one of Earth’s largest land mammals. His tale spans 35 years from when he was a vulnerable orphan to two decades later through the ultimate battle that crowned him King.
AMERICAN ARCTIC | Wednesday, April 13
Vast, wild, and untouched, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. Situated in the northeast corner of Alaska, this Refuge has long protected survivors of the Ice Age that still roam a frozen wilderness.
PORTUGAL: WILD LAND ON THE EDGE | Wednesday, April 27
Portugal was once a great power that linked the Old and New Worlds – and this history is reflected in the country´s landscapes and wildlife.
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