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Ahmed and the Return of the Arab Phoenix
Shot around the Palmyra oasis, Syria. Despite its bad reputation in the international press, the Syrian government is very much involved in the effort of protecting its natural heritage. This is the story of a handful of visionary men who are fighting in the desert to protect what is left of the biodiversity of Al Badia. Their efforts will be rewarded by the discovery of the last Middle Eastern breeding colony of the Bald Ibis in the wild, one of the rarest migratory birds and a symbol of wisdom for the Bedouins of the desert. |
514 |
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An Introduction to Biodiversity
The introductory phase introduces biodiversity to the students and emphasizes, with examples, the diversity and variability of living things. |
597 |
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Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction
The first feature documentary to fully investigate the growing threat posed by the unprecedented loss of biodiversity on the planet -- its causes, impact and what can be done. |
722 |
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KALAHARI The Great Thirstland
The sands of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa comprise one of the most barren regions on Earth. Violent rainstorms sporadically subdue the swirling hot sands, drenching the Magkadikadi saltpans. In their wake, new generations are born in a staggering display of over-abundance. |
133 |
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KALAHARI - The Flooded Desert
Virtually all of the world's major rivers empty into the sea. The Okavango River in Africa is a notable exception: it empties into a desert, nourishing one of the most unusual ecosytems, in one of the harshest regions in the world. The film captures the unique interaction and impact on the diverse wildlife. |
132 |
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Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators
LORDS OF NATURE presents the science behind the findings that the great carnivores are revitalizing forces of nature, and introduces us to people learning to live with the beasts they once banished in Idaho and Minnesota. |
729 |
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METANOIA: A New Vision of Nature
Metanoia reveals new concepts in Natural Intelligence. The current environmental crisis demands a radical paradigm shift within the collective human psyche. Current scientific orthodoxy regarding the meaning, significance, and purpose of the web of life is thereby challenged. Nature, in its entirety, is seen as a system of self-organizing intelligence, the essential principles of which can guide human culture. This new vision of Nature is accompanied by original upbeat music and eco-friendly footage throughout. |
576 |
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Tigers: Fighting Back
Over the last century tiger numbers have plummeted by 95%. Across Asia the fight to save tigers is being waged on many different fronts. Leading the charge are the intelligence gatherers: three men working in three very different countries. Their weapons are science and passion. |
725 |
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Vanishing of the Bees
Investigates the mysterious disappearance of honeybees across the planet, the impact it could have on our food supply, and what scientists and beekeepers think might be the causes and solutions. |
748 |
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Wild Horses Return to China
Relentless poaching early last century saw the oldest horse species in the world die out in their original habitat. But thanks to a breeding program in China, 27 Przewalskis horses have returned to their homeland where their ancestors roamed - the vast 18,000 square kilometer Kala Maili prairie in West China. |
726 |
