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Meet American whale researcher Nan Hauser, who for 28 years has shared her time between Maine and Rarotonga where she does field research on humpback whales. Nan has devoted her life to promoting and enabling whale conservation and marine research around the globe. Without Nan passionately pursuing the conservation of humpback whales and other sea mammals many great accomplishments would have never taken place. Nan is the Whale Guardian.
NCFWW
We know that whales share knowledge amongst themselves. Now, it seems they communicate on a much more sophisticated level than previously anticipated. Together with renowned film maker Rick Rosenthal we embark on a wonderful journey: to make first contact with a new mammal culture – the culture of the whales.
Terra Mater Factual Studios/Doclights/NDR Naturfilm/ ARTE France/Unité Découverte et Connaissance/Wild Logic
The most aggressive of ocean predators, the bull shark, is notorious for leaving the safety of the deep blue ocean, venturing far up the murky rivers of Africa’s coast in search of prey. But lurking in these shadowy places is Africa’s deadliest killer - the Nile crocodile. Reports of clashes between the two are many but marine researchers Ryan Johnson and Tess Hempson, are determined to find out the truth.
This is the story of the most unique relationship ever captured on film between a human and a family of southern right whales. Fisherman Peter Esterhuizen claimed a special relationship with the whales; some thought him crazy, scientists dismissed him, a few praised. This is the strange and moving story of Peter’s life and untimely death.
Reel Jem Films/Off the Fence
What do you get when you cross an extreme weather documentary, a primetime drama and a compelling quiz show? It’s a unique climate quiz that challenges you to take emergency action based on actual data supplied to real scientists and rescuers. From earthquakes to hurricanes, tsunamis to twisters, pit your wits to see if you can survive when nature strikes!
Hoff Productions/Off the Fence/National Geographic Channel
Every year in the United States, 7,000 men, women, and children are bitten by poisonous snakes. Each victim feels the paralyzing venom as it attacks their breathing, eats their body tissues and drugs their brain. In When Snakes Bite, we’ll look at our frightening relationship with venomous snakes and follow five tales of courageous people who work with these deadly reptiles.
Whale Guardian
1 x 60’, 2019, 4K
Whale Induna
1 x 60’, 2002, SD
Whale Wisdom
1 x 60’, 2018, 4K
When Nature Strikes
3 x 60’, 2005, HD
When Shark Meets Croc
1 x 60’, 2013, HD
Talking Pictures
Hoff Productions
When Snakes Bite
1 x 60’, 2000, HD
Nature & Wildlife