2x1 - Ape

September 2, 1996

2x2 - Arctic and Antarctic

September 9, 1996

2x3 - Butterfly and Moth

September 16, 1996

2x4 - Desert

September 23, 1996

Why do camels huddle together in the heat? Which desert stays below freezing for half the year? DESERT treks across the earth's most parched places to find some of the greatest stories of adaptation and survival. Meet the extraordinary inhabitants of the desert, and witness their startling strategies to capture and conserve that most precious of all commodities - water.

2x5 - Mammal

September 30, 1996

What incredible talent do dolphins and bats share? How can you tell the oldest elephant in a herd? MAMMAL reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals. Towering or tiny, ferocious or friendly, mammals trot, hop, swim, and soar. Meet the creatures that make up this huge and varied family.

2x6 - Pond and River

October 7, 1996

Why did the U.S. Army go into battle with the Mississippi? What animal has the curious habit of climbing waterfalls? POND & RIVER takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of the freshwater pond. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.

2x7 - Prehistoric Life

October 14, 1996

2x8 - Rock and Mineral

October 21, 1996

2x9 - Seashore

October 28, 1996

What happens to a crab that loses its claw? How did one low tide wreck the entire Greek army? SEASHORE dives into the explosive front line between land and sea. From crashing waves and blasting winds to placid tide pools, discover what makes our coastlines so alluring to the masses of wildlife and humans who gather there.

2x10 - Shell

November 4, 1996

2x11 - Tree

November 11, 1996

2x12 - Volcano

November 18, 1996