Orangutans: Just Hangin' On

December 7, 1997

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Nature - S16 - E5

Examining efforts to save orangutans from extinction at a rehabilitation center in Borneo, where the apes are later released into the wild. Also: footage of an orangutan birth; a study in which apes learn communication with humans.

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Nature: Season 16 - 16 Episode s

16x1 - Toothwalkers: Giants of the Arctic Ice
October 12, 1997
TOOTHWALKERS presents extremely rare under-the-ice footage that reveals a complex and potentially dangerous side to this huge and often mysterious mammal.
16x2 - Grand Canyon
October 19, 1997
An unforgettable view. To see the Grand Canyon for the first time is an experience few people will forget. The canyon vista — with its incomprehensible size, deep color, and rich display of rock layers — is unmatched by any natural display on Earth. But while the rock formations may seem arid and lifeless, the Grand Canyon is home to an astounding variety of creatures. In its mile-deep plunge, the Grand Canyon’s terrain ranges from conifer forest to desert, with river niches in between.
16x3 - Animal Attractions: Amazing Tales from the San Diego Zoo
November 9, 1997
The birth of a baby gorilla, the flight to freedom of a California condor, and a panda's attempt at seduction are among the stories from the San Diego Zoo. Included: a black rhino's birth; the construction of a polar-bear habitat; preparing zoo meals.
16x4 - The Elephants of Africa
November 16, 1997
Studying elephants' ability to adapt to varied environments. Included: researchers probe the myth of the pygmy elephant of the rain forest, and follow forest elephants that live in small family units in central Africa.
16x5 - Orangutans: Just Hangin' On
December 7, 1997
Examining efforts to save orangutans from extinction at a rehabilitation center in Borneo, where the apes are later released into the wild. Also: footage of an orangutan birth; a study in which apes learn communication with humans.
16x6 - Yellowstone Otters
January 18, 1998
Exploring otters as they frolic at Yellowstone Lake, a powerhouse of geothermal activity, where the warmth beneath the rocks sustains life, even in winter. Also seen: bald eagles performing an airborne bonding ritual.
16x7 - Gremlins: Faces in the Forest
February 1, 1998
Filmmakers explore a region of the Brazilian rain forest to find three species of marmoset, the smallest monkey in the world. There, they find a fourth species previously known only to the Satare Maues Indians, who believe marmosets are reincarnations of their own children.
16x8 - Life at the Edge of the Sea
March 1, 1998
Exploring aquatic life along the Pacific coast of British Columbia, where colorful undersea creatures live in the pounding surf. Included: a palm tree-shaped sea anemone seen doing a sensual “dance.”
16x9 - Secret Garden
March 29, 1998
"The Secret Garden" probes the "suburban jungle" of bugs, slugs, birds, snakes and wildlife that inhabit backyard gardens. Included: mating snails that "touch each other with shameless abandon"; a beetle with a taste for tadpoles; weeds that vie for space and light.
16x10 - Forces of the Wild: In the Beginning
April 26, 1998
Part 1 of "Forces of the Wild," a five-part miniseries, explores the birth of the planet Earth, from the formation of the atmosphere and water to the miracle of life. Also: volcanoes and lava forms in Hawaii, and undersea volcanic zones near Iceland.
16x11 - Forces of the Wild: Perpetual Motion
April 27, 1998
Part 2 of "Forces of the Wild" examines wind and water, two forces that shape the Earth and are each "a recipe for paradise---and for disaster." Footage includes tropical rain forests and deserts, including Death Valley (Cal.).
16x12 - Forces of the Wild: Heavenly Partners
April 27, 1998
"Forces of the Wild" Part 3 documents the influence of the sun and the moon on life. Included: the prehistoric Stonehenge megaliths; gravity's effects on the moon and the earth; myths surrounding the seasons.
16x13 - Forces of the Wild: Living Dangerously
April 27, 1998
Part 4 of "Forces of the Wild" offers a grim warning against mankind's efforts to change elemental forces that shape the planet and transform nature to suit the modern world. Included: the effects of pollution and the weather pattern known as El Niño.
16x14 - Forces of the Wild: Playing with Fire
May 3, 1998
"Forces of the Wild" concludes with a look at the work of photographers who shot stunning images of Hawaii's Kilauea eruptions, and of geese migration. Also: interviews with pilots and scientists of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution.
16x15 - Eagles
May 17, 1998
Extraordinary footage of eagles illustrates species of fish eagles and forest eagles, including Southeast Asian white-bellied eagles, seen in daredevil aerial combat and diving for deadly sea snakes; the golden eagle, a “flying masterpiece”; the classic bald eagle.
16x16 - The Wild Side of New York
June 14, 1998
Exploring a man-made jungle teeming with life---wildlife, that is---amid a forest of skyscrapers in New York City. Included: red-tailed hawks; nesting parrots at Brooklyn College; and subway rats, raccoons and cockroaches.

16x1 - Toothwalkers: Giants of the Arctic Ice

16x2 - Grand Canyon

16x3 - Animal Attractions: Amazing Tales from the San Diego Zoo

16x4 - The Elephants of Africa

16x5 - Orangutans: Just Hangin' On

16x6 - Yellowstone Otters

16x7 - Gremlins: Faces in the Forest

16x8 - Life at the Edge of the Sea

16x9 - Secret Garden

16x10 - Forces of the Wild: In the Beginning

16x11 - Forces of the Wild: Perpetual Motion

16x12 - Forces of the Wild: Heavenly Partners

16x13 - Forces of the Wild: Living Dangerously

16x14 - Forces of the Wild: Playing with Fire

16x15 - Eagles

16x16 - The Wild Side of New York

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