Natural World S17E07 · Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi

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Herds of elephant, buffalo and impala graze on rich green grass by pools formed by the meandering Zambezi. But the short rainy season soon ends, and the battle for survival begins.

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1. 1 1. South Georgia: an Island All Alone1998-10-11Focusing on the wildlife of the remote island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic.
2. 2 2. Capybara: Swamp Hogs1998-10-18This is the story of one Capybara group,whose territory spans a patchwork of of wildlife-rich swamp,grassland & forest in Venezuela's Orinoco flood plain -the "Llanos".
3. 3 3. Secret Sharks1998-10-25Includes footage of the gentle whale shark, and the perilous birth of a baby horn shark.
4. 4 4. Mountain of the Sea1998-11-01Wildlife documentary about South Africa's Table Mountain, home to a huge variety of animals, from black eagles at its peak to penguins at its shore-lined foot.
5. 5 5. Orangutans: the High Society1998-11-08Wildlife documentary series. Featuring the orangutans of Sumatra's Leuser National Park.
6. 6 6. The Fatal Flower1998-11-15This programme looks at orchids, the `femmes fatales' of nature, combining beauty and deceit in a way which ignites human and animal passions.
7. 7 7. Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi1998-11-22Herds of elephant, buffalo and impala graze on rich green grass by pools formed by the meandering Zambezi. But the short rainy season soon ends, and the battle for survival begins.
8. 8 8. Manu: Amazon Paradise1998-11-29The forest-dwelling creatures of the Amazon region of Manu, a treasure-trove of rare species, from jaguars and giant otters : which have earned a reputation for ferocity : to sloth
9. 9 9. Impossible Journeys1998-12-06Using microscopy & animation,we journey into worlds previously beyond our reach.The familiar world hides incredible secrets that are revealed here.
10. 10 10. Cheetahs in a Hot Spot1998-12-13A look at the world's largest population of cheetahs - and their enemies - in Namibia, southern Africa.
11. 11 11. Dolphins: The Wild Side1999-01-17Explores the varied behaviour of wild dolphins around the world.
12. 12 12. Year of the Jackal1999-01-24This film, shot over the course of the year at the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, reveals some surprising facts about jackals.
13. 13 13. Everglades: to Hell and Back1999-01-31Wildlife documentary looking at some of the many species of life found in the Florida Everglades and the threat to the environment posed by nearby Miami.
14. 14 14. Tough Ducks1999-02-21Film revealing that there's more to the placid-looking duck than meets the eye. Including those that live in the Arctic and the Australian desert.
15. 15 15. The Man-Eaters of Tsavo1999-02-28Documentary about the lions of the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, and their current and future co-existence with humans.
16. 16 16. Islands of the Vampire Birds1999-03-14Wildlife documentary looking at the finches of the Galapagos Islands which have evolved to not only to eat seeds and pick ticks off tortoises but also to drink the blood of the lat
17. 17 17. The Farm That Time Forgot1999-03-21Visits the Hosking family's farm in Devon where they farm traditionally and so help preserve local wildlife, especially in retention of old stone buildings and hedgerows.
18. 18 18. Iran: Secrets of the North1999-03-28The first of two programmes exploring the wildlife inhabiting this vast country, a natural crossroads that is home to animals from Asia, Europe and Africa.