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Set in India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, WILD DOG DIARIES traces the journey of Krupakar, a filmmaker, in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. It is as much Krupakar’s story as that of Kirmadi, a wild dog mother who struggles to keep her family together, raise her pups and elude dangers. In the end will Krupakar gain the trust of a wild dog and her family?
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In a Sri Lankan fortress dating back 1500 years called Sigiriya the Lion Rock, live thousands of warrior bees. Locals believe that these bees are the reincarnated soldiers of a king, and protect the rock from harm. This documentary explores the warrior bee phenomenon.
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In Taiwan, pigeon racing is not only a sport but also a national obsession. More than 30,000 Taiwanese pigeon racers devote their lives to chasing a dream of fame and fortune. This is the story of an industry, where rags-to-riches is reality for a lucky few, and where pigeons rule the roost, but only if they win.
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In the Summer of 2000, a butterfly is caught by a young man in Japan. He discovers that on the back of its wings is a strange hand-written code. Scientists later traced the code to Taiwan, an island approximately 1,200 km away. Could this tiny insect really fly all this way across the ocean? Was it intentional or accidental? Learn the secrets that this butterfly code reveals.
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Examine the adversarial relationship between humans and swarms of pests. From cockroaches and rats to birds and honeybees, these swarms can spread disease and other kinds of torment, but some swarms are beneficial and, to some humans, even sacred. Premiered on National Geographic Channel, USA.
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The science of the super cyclone is examined and deconstructed by an Indian meteorological team monitoring the weather in the area. It also follows the unique efforts of two scientists in Australia, who are working to record the geological signatures left by super cyclones that have hit the Australia coast in the past 5,000 years. Can their study give an insight into the science and nature of cyclones?
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A team of extreme designers, industrial artists and builders have three days and $4,500 to create the ultimate appliances and vehicles including: a “Fantastic Frat Fridge” to satisfy the unique food and beverage needs of a California college fraternity; a “Radical River Raft” to maximize the last river run of the season; a tailgate vehicle outrageous enough to satisfy the rabid football fans of the Oakland Raiders; and a “Blazin’ Backdraft Barbecue” for the firefighters of Station 8 in San Francisco who, when not answering the call of duty, love [...]
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MICRO KILLERS looks at the increasingly lethal nature of emerging viruses, and the new drug-resistant strains of old foes such as tuberculosis, hinting that the world may be poised on the edge of a global pandemic. This fantastic voyage through the human body will be matched with ongoing dramas in the larger world, where victims fight for survival as scientists grope for answers and nations make decisions that could save or sacrifice billions of lives.
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Explore how major disasters are someday likely to befall major population centers. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and tsunamis –all poised to someday wreak havoc on our cities. New York City devastated by a hurricane? San Francisco shattered by a massive earthquake? These are mind-boggling events that would kill thousands of people and cause billions of dollars in damages. Archive footage, scientific analysis, powerful re-creations and expert interviews support these stories of what could happen when we are at the mercy of natural forces. Premiered on Weather Channel, USA.
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Follow young doctors in residency as they face the challenge of new patients, unfamiliar crises and split-second, life-or-death decisions. These are the dramatic and compelling stories of the patients who need help and the young physicians who must heal them. Premiered on Discovery Health, USA. NY Times Treatment
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View the work of the Loizeaux family – often referred to as the “First Family of Implosions.” Explore the science behind how a building is imploded and how explosives work to bring them down; how the Loizeaux family has earned four Guiness World Records for their implosions and handled such unusual requests as realizing a Hollywood version of an implosion and blowing up sports arenas; and the intricate plans behind blowing up seven of the original Las Vegas hotel-casinos in just 8 years, including the Desert Inn’s Augusta tower which [...]
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Fast, powerful, and equipped with body armor, the cockroaches of today thrive with their prehistoric structures virtually unchanged. Rumor has it that after a nuclear blast, cockroaches will be the only creatures left living. COCKROACH CONFIDENTIAL unlocks the secret behind these creatures.
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