Fearless Planet: Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef abounds with life. But it is under attack from above and below the water. A team of marine biologists and geologists investigates the clues of how the reef was born, what makes it thrive, and how it may disappear in our lifetime. Biologists take viewers below the water to discover the foundations of the reef, the submerged fresh water rivers that feed it, and the cycle of life that keeps it alive.
Nature: The Private Life of Deer
From kitchen windows they are spotted, nibbling away at gardens and shrubs. Once they retreat from view, where do the white-tailed deer go? Scientists outfit deer with night vision cameras and GPS tracking equipment that reveal the hidden world of white-tailed deer in a whole new light, allowing viewers to see them not as common backyard creatures, but as intelligent, affectionate family members.
A Place at the Table
Shows how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for the U.S. Also discusses that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides, as they have in the past, that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best interest of all.
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