Natural World S12E09 · The Witness Was A Fly

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Scientists demonstrate ways in which animals, insects and plants can provide clues to the detection of crimes.

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Episodes

1. 1 1. Sex, Hot Eruptions and Chili Peppers1994-02-20
2. 2 2. Firebird1994-02-27An atmospheric account of the lesser flamingo, Firebird explores the incredible adaptations these resilient birds possess in the hostile environment of East Africa's Great Rift Val
3. 3 3. Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea1994-03-06An extraordinary glimpse into the world of these incredibly efficient predators, Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea is an intriguing celebration of the species’ ingenious hunting met
4. 4 4. Toadskin Spell1994-03-13Looks at the extraordinary properties of frog and toad skin, showing how it enables them to survive hostile environments. Amphibian skin contains many chemical compounds, including
5. 5 5. Island of the Ghost Bear1994-03-20Reveals the life of the snow-white black bears that inhabit a remote island off the coast of British Columbia in Canada. The whiteness of the bear is believed to be caused by a dou
6. 6 6. Webs of Intrigue1994-03-27Wildlife film capturing the Dinopis spider and Sydney funnelweb amongst others.
7. 7 7. Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles1994-04-03A celebration of Caribbean wildlife, Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles takes an entertaining look at the myths and legends of Trinidad and Tobago, and ma
8. 8 8. Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon1994-04-04Filmed in the nature reserves of the mixed bamboo forests of the Sleeping Dragon Mountains in Sichuan province, central China. Focuses on the predicament of the giant panda and on
9. 9 9. The Witness Was A Fly1994-04-17Scientists demonstrate ways in which animals, insects and plants can provide clues to the detection of crimes.
10. 10 10. Untangling the Knot1994-04-24Follows Dutch, Canadian and British biologists as they chart the journeys of two groups of knots(shorebirds) from South America and South Africa.
11. 11 11. Snowdonia: Realm of Ravens1994-05-08Reveals the most complete record of raven life ever filmed, at the National Park.
12. 12 12. Race For Life: Africa's Great Migration1994-05-15Records the epic joiurney of more than a million and a half wildebeest, travelling in a 500 mile arc across the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
13. 13 13. Islands in the African Sky1994-05-22An atmospheric and evocative portrayal of the wildlife in East Africa's rugged mountain ranges, Islands in the African Sky was widely acclaimed for its stunning soundtrack. The sec
14. 14 14. Comrades of the Kalahari1994-05-29Focuses on the co-operation between the yellow mongoose and the ground squirrel that enables both species to thrive in the arid Kalahari.