Asteroids: Deadly Impact
Series 1, Episode 1 PG
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Every year, millions of asteroids and comets or ''stray bullets'' streak through the skies, and tons of small meteorites strike our planet! Some 65 million years ago, dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the earth, in what many believe was the aftermath of a massive cosmic collision. Could something like this happen again? Scientists believe that the impact of an asteroid only a mile wide would be globally catastrophic. Join extraordinary geologist Eugene Shoemaker and his wife Carolyn who have remapped the heavens with their discoveries of more than 30 comets and hundreds of asteroids. Now that we know what's out there, how can we defend ourselves?
Eternal Enemies: Lions & Hyenas
Series 1, Episode 2 PG
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Trek into the hidden battlefields of northern Botswana where lions and spotted hyenas clash in overlapping territories. With never-before-seen footage, much of it filmed at night, you'll uncover an intense and vicious blood feud that has been waged for millennia. Follow the Southern Clan, led by a powerful hyena matriarch whose firstborn female cub kills her sister at birth to assure her succession as leader of the clan. Lurk in the shadows as a lioness from the Central Pride gives birth to three cubs and then encounters a deadly Egyptian cobra. You'll be stunned by breathtaking chase scenes as the hyena matriarch is brutally killed by a male lion, throwing the clan into chaos. Discover nature's savage conflicts in this ancient rivalry between ETERNAL ENEMIES: LIONS AND HYENAS.
Avalanche
Series 1, Episode 3 PG
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This fierce force of nature can snap trees as if they were twigs, reduce houses to rubble, and kill anyone unlucky enough to stand in the way. Hear terrifying stories of being buried alive. Learn the danger signs of an avalanche, and find out what to do if you're caught in one. National Geographic offers this inside-the-avalanche look at the dramatic human stories, surprising science, and powerful history.
Tsunami: Killer Wave
Series 1, Episode 4 Unrated
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The globe learned on Dec. 26, that tsunamis can bring death and devastation to the world's coastlines. The product of undersea earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, tsunamis can race across oceans at more than 500 miles an hour, leaving a huge wake of destruction when they hit shore. Because it is difficult for scientists to predict how large these massive waves can be, tsunamis are one of the least understood of nature's forces, and one of the most dangerous. With insight from some of the scientific community's foremost researchers, and vivid accounts from past tsunami survivors, ''Tsunami: Killer Wave'' depicts nature at its most extreme, profiles the efforts being made to curb its effects and illustrates the financial, physical and emotional toll it can leave on its victims. A portion of National Geographic's net proceeds from sales of this DVD will be donated to Tsunami Relief funds to help the victims of the disaster.
Land of the Anaconda
Series 1, Episode 5 Unrated
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Just below the mud and the murky waters of the Venezuelan llanos lurks the world's largest slithering snake, the anaconda. National Geographic grantee, Jesus Rivas, began stomping barefoot around the ecosystem several years ago and has unearthed these creatures and their habits. With the aid of radio tags, swallowed or surgically implanted, Jesus follows the snakes through their daily rituals, habitat, and preparation for the next breeding season.
Tornado Intercept
Series 1, Episode 6 Unrated
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This groundbreaking one-hour event takes you into the whirling devastation of a tornado’s heart as cutting-edge science meets over-the-edge filmmaking to capture incredible images of what happens inside one of nature’s deadliest phenomena! Witness the construction and first deployment of the revolutionary Tornado Intercept Vehicle—8,000 pounds of ¼-inch armor plating, bullet-proof windows, state-of-the-art camera, and a crew of hardcore, thrill-seeking filmmakers. Plunge into the killing zone of tornadoes capable of generating 300-mph-plus winds as researchers risk life and limb to shoot never-before-seen footage from within these monster storms. From stunning computer-generated imagery, to riding shotgun in the first vehicle ever to take a camera into a tornado’s vortex, it’s extreme, adrenaline-driven science.
Volcano: Nature's Inferno
Series 1, Episode 7 Unrated
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Massive volcanic eruptions can turn day into night, releasing the power of an atomic blast, spewing toxic avalanches of lava, gas, and ash. National Geographic transports you to some of the world's most notorious volcanoes, including Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and Japan's Mount Unzen. Join volcanologists in their dangerous quest to forecast eruptions and save lives, putting you in the middle of the explosive excitement and human drama.
Tiger Shark: Predator Revealed
Series 1, Episode 8 Unrated
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Infamous for its unmistakable stripes and indiscriminate appetite, the tiger shark is one of the most ferocious sharks in the sea. Now, get closer than ever for a most intimate glimpse of this fearsome yet fascinating predator! Includes spectacular shark's-eye view of the underwater action through the lens of National Geographic's revolutionary Crittercam, attached to a free-swimming tiger shark.
Predators at War
Series 1, Episode 9 Unrated
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Follow Africa's mega-predators as they struggle for survival in a cruel season of deprivation on South Africa's Mala Mala Reserve. To survive, they must compete for the same resources using every physical and psychological weapon in their arsenals. Who will emerge as top predator? What will it take to survive? From the perspective of the very creatures now pitted against one another, this film reveals the ultimate inside look at animal survival through groundbreaking images, innovative story-telling and the visual language of war.
Maximum Snake (AKA: Super Snake)
Series 1, Episode 10 Unrated
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Up to 30 feet long, today's giant snakes are as big as they've ever been and their appetites may have never been bigger. Over 100 teeth, 300 vertebrae, 600 ribs, and 10,000 muscles work together to form nature's most elegant predator. Now, National Geographic debunks the myths and reveals the startling truths of the Super Snake.
Africa's Deadly Dozen
Series 1, Episode 11 Unrated
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Africa’s wild spaces host an incredible array of creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve known for their deadly proficiency. From the arid Saharan deserts to the lush plains to the Nile River, the National Geographic Channel examines each creature’s magnificent adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive over time. From scorpion to the buffalo to the lion, witness their diverse weaponry and tactics and find out why these fierce predators are considered Africa’s Deadly Dozen.
Planet Carnivore: Lions
Series 1, Episode 12 Unrated
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Narrated by critically acclaimed actor Alec Baldwin, Planet Carnivore takes viewers on an intimate and powerful high-definition journey into the unique neighborhoods of some of the of most fearsome predators on the planet. The program divulges the dramatic stories of an African lioness and a great white shark and their gripping daily struggle for survival. Planet Carnivore transports you deep inside Ngorongoro, an isolated volcanic crater in East Africa formed over two million years ago. Surrounded on all sides by walls reaching 2,000 feet high, Ngorongoro seems like a stunning paradise for its inhabitants. Thirteen thousand wildebeest, zebra and buffalo graze on the 12-mile crater floor. This land is where one of the crater’s oldest lionesses, Malkia, or "Queen" in Swahili, reigns over her kingdom. Planet Carnivore: Lions follows Malkia and her pride’s daily struggles as they endure failed attacks on prey, fierce rivals, unexpected invaders and the powerful loss of one of their own.
Dog Genius
Series 1, Episode 13 Unrated
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For more than 12,000 years, they've been our constant companions. We share the planet with 400 million dogs: toy dogs, working dogs, champion dogs and artistic dogs; dogs who know what to do in an emergency; and dogs who know their way around a couch. But how smart are dogs really? Most dog owners would say they're geniuses, and point to their pup as living proof. NGC joins scientists and trainers to explore canine intelligence in surprising new ways, unlocking new clues about man's best friend in Dog Genius.
Dino Death Trap
Series 1, Episode 14 Unrated
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The fossilized remains of Tyrannosaurus rex’s great-grandfather are unearthed in China’s Gobi desert, revealing what tyrannosaurs looked like before they grew so gigantic. Featuring state-of-the-art research techniques and amazing new footage of dinosaur mummies, this thrilling program reveal fascinating new clues about the lives of the prehistoric giants who once ruled the Earth.
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