[ Chirping ] It's a feature that unites the family, and it's what makes them such significant citizens of the forest. Symbiosis can be traced back as far as bacteria. CHISA HIDAKA These holes are the woodpeckers' universal trademark. Narrated by Paul Giamatti. It's a process fraught with difficult decisions. For sardines in the open ocean, they can only rely on each other, against some very frightening predators. The Clark's anemonefish attack anything threatening their anemone, including us. Now he has time to pursue his long love of art full-time. Grow your child's interest in plants with this hands-on activity. [ Bird calls ] [ Tapping ] They belong to a pair of rarely filmed Black woodpeckers calling to each other through the trees. Already, trees and insects are on the move. In just 18 days, they're sprouting long, dark feathers. Pygmy seahorses hide on gorgonian corals. Flounders grow long tendrils to keep them from falling into the depths. And as woodpeckers everywhere face the future, may their resilience and innovative homes help secure their survival. You've just tried to add this show to My List. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti, the film explores the unique abilities and extraordinary behaviors that are hallmarks of ducks' evolutionary success. From puffins to ants, hummingbirds to (of course) bears. [ Tapping ] It's not made by a voice at all. The rockfish have ritualized a boundary dispute so that neither gets hurt. This dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions -- the streamlined remoras seen on sharks and mantas and striped golden jacks. A manta ray may have traveled thousands of miles between appointments. But while they're still standing, dead trees are essential architecture just as they are. They communicate in subtle postures and colors, in a slow waltz. Charles Rosenblum At 70 years old, Rusty Bowers is not looking to start a new chapter in his life, but rather continue an old one. The walls of his studio are lined with watercolors and oils of places special to him, the view from his family ranch, a field in Utah, haystacks in Romania. If an anemone fish feels really threatened, it even can hide in the anemone's stomach. OWEN REISER Coral polyps are animals, and living inside them are plants -- photosynthetic algae. A dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions, streamlined remoras and striped golden jacks. Hold your breath dive into a better world. The value of trees to woodpeckers rises to a dramatic crescendo in central California's Carmel Valley. NOVA. They moved in when the tree was already dead or dying, its inner layers soft and decaying. The remoras, on the other hand, seem to trouble him. This sap is loaded with sucrose, and sapsuckers can't resist the sugary syrup. [ Whoosh ] [ Crackling ] We may think of sharks as frightening, but the majority of fish near them seem relaxed. ALISON BARRAT, ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCTION FUNDING PROVIDED IN PART BY The remoras, on the other hand, are irritating. Beyond the reef, cooperation can become even more personal. Another tide, and millions of moon jellies arrive. It's as if he can see what's happening inside them. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Acorns, by the tens of thousands, are tattooed into every nook and cranny. He drills again and listens again. It's the ultimate form of cooperation. The males are distinguished by white foreheads and bright red crowns. African wild dogs proved to be one of the toughest species to film. Stream classic PBS NATURE episodes for free on apps and smart TV platforms WATCH VIDEO Ferrets: Animals in Liquid Form Ferrets hunt in tight and twisty burrows, bending their bodies up to 180. The documentary is produced and directed by Alex Ranken. Researchers studying them now believe that the seemingly perfect parents actually eat a few of their babies each night. . Somehow, she's well out of sync with the other females and drops into the nest now to start laying eggs -- right in the middle of the mayhem! 7.6 (21) Rate. Every adult in the group -- the mothers, the fathers, all the helping aunts, brothers, uncles, and sisters -- is bringing them a constant supply. Sunday, Dec.18, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with KPBS Passport! In November, when the calves are strong enough, the families return south to feed. WATCH EPISODES. Growing up in Chino Valley, his mother sparked the creative fire inside of him when he was just 5. An exploration of the diversity of moths and butterflies from caterpillars to larva to chrysalis to winged flight. Schools of open-ocean fish find some sanctuary. Watch classic NATURE episodes with the PBS station member benefit Passport. Article. They're at home in trees throughout North and South America, across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Hunting and being hunted in schools evolved alongside an ancient imperative. 03:00 am. Not all arrangements with suckerfish are as comfortable. EDITED AND WRITTEN BY [ Distant tapping ] The Pileated slams hard into the decaying wood of a dead tree. A little titmouse can't drill into wood at all. Mythbusting Opossum Facts | Backyard Nature. Arlene and Milton D. Berkman It may seem foolish to want to be a part of this. Take a deep breath and experience the complex world of ocean waters. The milk is so rich that it doesn't dissolve in the water, but forms white droplets. Nature TV Listings 1982 -2023 41 Seasons PBS Documentary TVG Watchlist Where to Watch Natural-history series exploring wonders of the natural world. A 19-inch killer dinosaur is at the door! As nesting season comes around, the family life of Acorn woodies becomes more cooperative, more competitive, and more complex than ever. 42:31 - 42:34 But with heads like hammers and bills like chisels, they do much more than sound off. MARK FLETCHER AND HOWARD HALL, SOUND "The Story of Cats," a two-part installment of the PBS series "Nature" that begins on Wednesday, is about all sorts of cats, whether fierce jungle ones or the kind that curl up on the couch.. [ Chirping ] This is the Andean flicker. It requires good communication and trust. The golden jacks grab small shrimps that the dugong stirs up and dont bother the creature. 3,000 miles to the east, off Mexico, Clarion angelfish wait for a different customer. Do these critters deserve their bad reputation? The tree works to stem the flow and seal the wound. He's guarding a female and a cave hiding her eggs. The there is an organic symmetry in geometry and nature that I love to combine with buildings, barns, old homes, and also the geometry of trees. Monday, March 13th TV listings for PBS Encore (WKPD) Paducah, KY. S41 Ep8 | 53m 13s Major support for NATURE is provided by the Arnhold Foundation, The Fairweather Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, Charles Rosenblum, Sarah More Episodes All Season 41 Season 40 Defending Wild Dogs| Dogs in the Wild S41 Ep9 | 53m 13s TV-PG. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. Running with the Beest. This is prosperity for the family, a true measure of wealth. [ Whales singing ] Humpback whales have left Antarctica and are heading for French Polynesia in the middle of the Pacific. ROMUALD MIKUSEK Stream classic PBS NATURE episodes for free on apps and smart TV platforms. Part One. [ Chirping ] As spring reaches north into the woods of Maine, a Ruby-throated hummingbird zings into the scene with a flash of green and red. These holes in trees, in many shapes and sizes, make woodpeckers important to everyone in the forest. Jellyfish can't see or hear, yet they travel together. Nutrients from the leaves can no longer reach the roots, and the tree finally dies. Clip | Filmmakers Travel to Poland to Capture Coolest Woodpeckers, Clip | How Filmmakers Captured Acorn Woodpeckers, Clip | Rare Black Woodpecker Family Caught on Camera, Clip | Acorn Woodpecker Family Guards Their Stash. FOR NATURE SERIES EDITOR JANET HESS SENIOR PRODUCER LAURA METZGER LYNCH COORDINATING PRODUCER JAYNE YOON JUNG JUN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JAMES F. BURKE LEGAL COUNSEL BLANCHE ROBERTSON DIGITAL LEAD. With daylight approaching 17 hours at the height of June, there's no rest for the weary. TIM OWENS The Pileated woodpecker is a master of this world of wood and striking in every respect. The ant nest is breached, and the woodpecker begins to feast. Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao Star Chris Packham See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video buy from $4.99 Add to Watchlist 3 User reviews Episodes 3 Top-rated Sun, Apr 26, 2020 S1.E1 JACK LEWARS His name comes from the bright red crest across his pileum -- the top of his head from beak to nape. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Season 41. [ Ominous music plays ] He's not hunting. He seems content to have them around. by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation. Surgeonfish remove a green fuzz of algae. NARRATOR: Darwin realized that in nature. Quarter Horse. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. George Henson Page (March 31, 1935 - June 28, 2006) was an American journalist and television host, who was known for his love of nature and his unique and mellifluous voice. It's early May, and here in the north woods, flowers are still few and far between. pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. Once chicks are in the nest, both parents fly out on foraging sorties with the typical flap-flap-glide that works so well in forests. Series funding for Nature is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, Charles Rosenblum, Sarah and Sandra Lyu in memory of Seung and Dorothy Lyu, Filomen M. DAgostino Foundation, Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust, Gregg Peters Monsees Foundation, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Arlene and Milton D. Berkman, Sandra Atlas Bass, and public television viewers. Your continuing support helps make Montana PBS possible. Explore the myths and misconceptions surrounding the widely misunderstood opossum. Many fish help to clean other sea creatures. 2023 THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC AND HOWARD HALL PRODUCTIONS A jellyfish and a crab start their journey together. They also tolerate a small neighbor eager to use their nest holes, too. Her old nest holes from previous years, even her winter roosting holes, are bringing other creatures back into this forest. Cute Tiger Cubs Become Invisible Hunters An Alpha Chimp's Throne Mama Lion Protects Her Cubs Painted Wolf Dynasty Nature's Love Stories Dogs in the Wild, a Nature Miniseries. Network: PBS. At least one shrimp antenna is always in contact with one goby. Insects, too, love the tree's sweet, sticky flow. The chicks can start out on nutritious acorn mash and never go hungry. The crab allows the urchin on its back and in return the crab gets protection. ET. There's something about it that they like and keeps them coming back. Koo and Patricia Yuen To learn more about using this option while streaming our videos, please visit our help page linked here. A plague of pelagic red crabs, millions of them, arrive from the open ocean. Immediately, sap wells up in the wounds and spills over. The diversity of creatures here is dazzling. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from broken heart syndrome.. JEROEN MARTJAN LAMMERTINK Her handiwork is easy to find in the forest. The Fairweather Foundation Uncomfortable as it is, we can't ignore part in this story. [ Chirping ] In the dark forests of Poland, in Stolowe National Park, wild and eerie calls inhabit the woods. 42:27 - 42:31 individual organisms compete for limited resources. Despite the stinging tentacles, hawksbill turtles eat anemones. Several little birds may even roost together overnight if the weather is severe. Banging your head into a tree has always seemed reckless, but woodpeckers suffer no brain damage. . SHUTTERSTOCK, SPECIAL THANKS This whole community may travel hundreds of miles and colonize new shores. NATURE: American Arctic. Collecting them is the woodpeckers' obsession. It's winter, and storms from the Pacific sweep in. It's been just three weeks since they hatched. Tending Nature. His head and bill can act like a hammer because his brain is small enough to sustain repeated shocks without injury. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. 23:19 - 23:20 . NATURE, television's longest-running weekly natural history series, has won more than 200 honors from the television industry, parent groups, the international wildlife film community and environmental organizations, including the only award ever given to a television program by the Sierra Club. Almost everything will eat the dying parents, but not so the eggs. EMMA HICKERSON The trees are their prized possessions. Someone has hammered each one into the bark. 6:30 AM. [ Birds chirping ] GIAMATTI: Among all the morning voices in a forest, there is one unmistakable sound. [ Ominous music plays ] Cooperation raises some difficult questions. We can see that they communicate using posture, but it's probably just a small part of their dance, like any courtship. And so they 'talk' to each other by drumming. A chickadee can excavate its own nest in rotten wood, but a finished Downy nest would be so much easier. Explore their unique abilities and intimate stories from around the world. The hammerhead is searching beneath the sand. ROSA PONCE Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. That stance cost Bowers his political career, but he has since found a silver lining. Some travel far to a gathering, like these hammerheads at Cocos Island, off Costa Rica. They will not be caught standing still. Watch classic NATURE episodes with the PBS station member benefit Passport. WEEHAN YEO, POSTPRODUCTION SUPERVISORS [ Woodpeckers squawking ] Any outsider, whether furry or feathered, is swiftly dispatched. They like to forage close together, hitching across the open terrain like woodpeckers going up a tree. If you know the values, and you know when to employ them and how to employ them, you will be able to make an impression. Many of the jellyfish have passengers. Historically, they were residents of the American Southeast, only rarely seen north of the New York border. The shrimp never leaves the burrow, so what does he eat? He takes as little as he needs to keep the supply alive. [ Tapping ] When nesting season arrives, they carve deep into trees, hollowing out a family stronghold. The upwellings are colder here, and there are beds of giant kelp. How do wild dogs survive and thrive in the wild. They are all part of a vast system that only exists because everything is connected. JERRY ALLEN, SCIENCE ADVISORS James Herriots adventures as a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation. This one is and it eats the tube anemone's stinging tentacles. Cooperation was built into life right from the start. After carving out the nest cavity in between the spines, the Gila must wait several months for the inner pulp to dry into a tough, leathery casing. This tripod provides the leverage they need to work the wood. When the year turns and the New England woods are cold and snowy [ Tapping ] the Pileated remains in his forest. Blue-and-white swallows like the same high-altitude grasslands, though they forage in the air and don't compete with the flickers for food. The females also have white foreheads, but their crowns are black and red. An iridescent ctenophore is vast next to a tiny squid. Lakonan terbaiknya ialah "Doktor Kesepuluh" dalam drama sains "Doctor Who?Beliau juga pernah muncul dalam layar perak dengan lakonan sebagai Barty Crouch Jr. dalam Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). It's a partnership that has been finely tuned over millions of years. They tap into different streams of the tree's plumbing according to the type of sap they seek. Tube anemones here are taller than most, up to a foot tall, probably because of the rainbow nudibranchs. Her face is deep red, her belly bright pink. [ Whales singing ] The songs are complex, constantly changing as part of a rich culture. She's helping Eurasian Red squirrels Great tits and Boreal owls find homes here, too, where they can raise their own young. This cosmopolitan community is built on relationships, on creatures working together. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. DREW FELLMAN, ARCHIVE When the moon is right, blue sea stars stand on tiptoe to spawn and sea cucumbers reach up. 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