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Even though much of the natural world is already discovered and understood, a few great mysteries remain. One of them is the eel: snakelike, slimy and with a row of jagged teeth, yet aside from these fearsome qualities we know little about its life. Embarking on a journey around the world, this documentary brings the dark world of the ’Siren of the North Sea’ into focus.
Terra Mater Factual Studios/Red Line Films/ Thirteen WNET-New York
Moths, butterflies and caterpillars are the proteins that fuels the natural world: everything eats them – or at least tries to. In response, these winged superheroes have evolved an intriguing and fascinating array of tricks, guises and deflections to confound their would-be predators. Now, scientists are revealing the secrets of these remarkable, beautiful creatures – and surprises are guaranteed.
Terra Mater Factual Studios/Thirteen/WNET/ Coneflower Productions
It’s the largest predation of its kind. During the annual ‘sardine run’, millions of sardines migrate up the coast of Africa. Following the current, they swim in a long thin line: for a shark, it’s like a drive-through! Everyone wants a piece of the action... and a couple of sardines for lunch. Great whites are joined by dolphins, and even whales, in the feeding frenzy. One of nature’s great spectacles this film captures it all.
Around the world bee populations have suffered dramatic losses over the last decades. The reasons for these mysterious bee die-offs are unclear. Researchers follow the question of who will pollinate our crops in the future and have a look at possible solutions. This documentary features killer bees and solitary wild bee species along with their many enemies, and follows scientists from three continents taking a look into this bee dilemma.
Terra Mater Factual Studios/Taglicht Media/Smithsonian Channel
Shamwari gives viewers the chance to ‘live the African dream’ as we follow the amazing work of a group of people who call Shamwari both work and home. Their office is 45,000 acres of pristine wilderness, teeming with the most incredible animals. Their houses are surrounded by electric fences – the only way to keep the lions and elephants out!
Rock Wallaby Productions
Sydney, Australia, 2009. Three terrifying shark attacks in as many weeks caused panic to sweep through the city. Commissioned in response to the attacks, Australia’s leading shark experts conduct the first study of dangerous sharks ever undertaken in Sydney Harbour. Targeting great white sharks, tiger sharks and bull sharks, they want to know if - in a city surrounded by much loved waterways and beaches – sharks and humans can safely co-exist.
Secrets Of The Eel
1 x 60’, 2013, HD
Secrets Of The Hive
1 x 60’, 2014, HD
Sex, Lies And Butterflies
1 x 60’, 2017, 4K
Shamwari
39 x 30’, 2008-2011, HD
Shark Alley
1 x 60’, 2016, HD
Aquavision TV Productions
Ultramarine Films
Shark Invasion
1 x 60’, 2011, HD
Nature & Wildlife