13x1 - In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins

October 2, 1994

Following Anthony Hopkins to Tanzania to study lions. Included: an encounter with Masai warriors; the lioness's role in the hunt; footage of zebras and wildebeests.

13x2 - Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon

October 9, 1994

This installment of PBS's multi-award winning Nature series delves into the life and history of the highly endangered giant panda. Nature: Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon studies the habits and habitats of the giant panda throughout China's Sleeping Dragon Mountains.

13x3 - Warts and All

November 6, 1994

"Warts and All" follows three generations of a wart-hog family over the course of a year. Observed: attacks by hyenas, leopards and flamingos; how wart-hog males fend for themselves from an early age.

13x4 - Nomads of the Wind: The Faraway Heaven

November 20, 1994

The first programme in a five part series that combines wildlife footage with drama and documentary in exploring the fundamental relationship between man and nature across the Pacific Ocean. Explores the islands of Tahiti and Marquesas, which were settled some 2000 years ago by Polynesian seafarers.

13x5 - Nomads of the Wind: Crossroads of the Pacific

November 20, 1994

13x6 - Nomads of the Wind: Burning Their Boats

November 21, 1994

13x8 - Nomads of the Wind: The Pierced Sky

November 22, 1994

13x9 - Fire Bird

January 8, 1995

Following the flamingo as it searches for places to feed and breed in East Africa's Great Rift Valley. Observed: flamingos feeding on algae, dancing and attempting to escape predators.

13x10 - Creatures in Crime

February 5, 1995

Following the work of forensic experts who use plants, insects and animals to help solve police cases. Included: how seeds on a blanket placed a rape suspect at a crime scene; how fly eggs helped police identify a serial killer.

13x11 - Tigers with Bob Hoskins

February 26, 1995

Bob Hoskins travels through Sumatra, India and Nepal to learn about wild tigers.

13x12 - Ghost Bear

March 5, 1995

Following a rare ghost bear, a black bear with all-white fur, as it hones survival skills on an island off the western coast of Canada. Included: salmon migration; preparations for hibernation; black gray wolves; killer whales.

13x13 - Born to Run

May 21, 1995

Following a herd of Thomson's gazelles, a species that uses swift, “life-saving legs” to survive attacks by predators on Africa's Serengeti Plains. Included: their flight from cheetahs (their “greatest enemy”), jackals and hyenas; how “Tommies” travel in herds.

13x14 - New Guinea: Island Invaders

July 23, 1995

"New Guinea: Island Invaders" explores the island, located north of Australia in the East Indies. Examined: the land bridge which enabled animals from Australia to cross over to New Guinea. Also: the marine crocodile

13x15 - New Guinea: Other Worlds

July 30, 1995

"New Guinea: Other Worlds" explores the island's remote interior, home to the bird of paradise, which natives believe to have spiritual powers. Also: how gold prospectors came to the interior and were surprised to encounter people exclusively using stone-age tools.