The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention

April 10, 2019

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Nature - S37 - E12

How is an egg made? Why are they the shape they are? And perhaps most importantly, why lay an egg at all? Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.

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Nature: Season 37 - 15 Episode s

37x1 - Super Cats: Extreme Lives
October 24, 2018
Uncover the secret lives of big cats who thrive in all four corners of the globe, from the solitary snow leopard to the nimble rusty-spotted cat, seen through the latest camera technology and science.
37x2 - Super Cats: Cats in Every Corner
October 31, 2018
Discover how cats have conquered the world, thriving in almost every landscape on Earth, from the wetlands of Asia to Africa's oldest desert, to the shores of California and the tropical beaches of Costa Rica.
37x3 - Super Cats: Science and Secrets
November 7, 2018
Scientists are studying cats in greater detail than ever before. New approaches and technologies help uncover some of the cats’ most intimate secrets, including the cheetah’s remarkable gymnastic abilities and why lions are able to hunt so cooperatively.
37x4 - A Squirrel's Guide to Success
November 14, 2018
Discover the extraordinary abilities of squirrels, from the brainy fox squirrel, to the acrobatic gray squirrel, to the problem-solving ground squirrel. Follow a guide to the squirrel’s success along with an orphan red squirrel called Billy.
37x5 - Dogs in the Land of Lions
November 21, 2018
Follow the unforgettable journey of a close-knit family of wild dogs in Zimbabwe and witness rarely seen behavior, from tender moments with newborn pups, to the thrills of hunting wildebeest, to close encounters with their greatest enemy - the lion.
37x6 - Snow Bears
November 28, 2018
Witness the incredible journey of newborn polar bear cubs as they leave the safety of their den for the first time. Bravely led by their mother, the cubs must make the perilous 400-mile Arctic trek to the sea to feed. Narrated by Kate Winslet.
37x7 - Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
January 9, 2019
Join Sir David Attenborough as he pieces together the remarkable discovery of the Ichthyosaur, a fearsome fish lizard that lived during the age of dinosaurs.
37x8 - Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins
January 16, 2019
The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series.
37x9 - Equus: Story of the Horse: Chasing the Wind
January 23, 2019
Discover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 350 breeds found all around the world.
37x10 - Wild Way of the Vikings
February 13, 2019
Experience the natural world through the eyes of the Vikings. From the killer whales of the North Sea to the volcanic mounts of Iceland, see the deep history and cultural respect the Vikings had with the land and sea. Ewan McGregor narrates.
37x11 - Living Volcanoes
February 20, 2019
Uncover the variety of activity, both human and natural, that occurs on the slopes of active volcanoes. Take a terrifying descent into the crater of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes alive today. James Naughton narrates.
37x12 - The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention
April 10, 2019
How is an egg made? Why are they the shape they are? And perhaps most importantly, why lay an egg at all? Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.
37x13 - American Spring LIVE: Birth and Rebirth
April 29, 2019
Broadcast over three consecutive days from iconic locations across North America – varied ecosystems ranging from the Rockies to the Everglades, from inner-city parks to remote wilderness preserves - this special live event celebrates spring as a time of renewed energy and awakening in the natural world.
37x14 - American Spring LIVE: Migration
April 30, 2019
Breeding and the greening of the landscape are tied to another major spectacle of spring: the mass movements of animals as they take advantage of spring’s bounty. Meet the scientists who track the journeys of animals such as butterflies, birds, bison and bats over vast distances, from winter refuge to spring nesting grounds.
37x15 - American Spring LIVE: Connections
May 1, 2019
Learn how plants and animals depend on each other to survive. See first-hand how climate change can break those connections, altering the timing of weather and plant growth, and disrupting the delicate relationships between plants and pollinators such as moths, bees and butterflies.

37x1 - Super Cats: Extreme Lives

37x2 - Super Cats: Cats in Every Corner

37x3 - Super Cats: Science and Secrets

37x4 - A Squirrel's Guide to Success

37x5 - Dogs in the Land of Lions

37x6 - Snow Bears

37x7 - Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

37x8 - Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins

37x9 - Equus: Story of the Horse: Chasing the Wind

37x10 - Wild Way of the Vikings

37x11 - Living Volcanoes

37x12 - The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention

37x13 - American Spring LIVE: Birth and Rebirth

37x14 - American Spring LIVE: Migration

37x15 - American Spring LIVE: Connections

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