Nature S14E09 · Alien Empire: Battlezone & Metropolis

Overview

Part 2 of "Alien Empire" delves into the violence and communal living that are at the core of insect life. Included: cockroach and butterfly eating techniques; highly effective termite killers called "assassin bugs."

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1. 1 1. Jaguar: Year of the Cat1995-10-08 · 53m"Jaguar: Year of the Cat" follows the predator in its native rain forests of Belize. Included: a pair stalk turtles, peccaries and armadillos; scenes of the habits of their animal
2. 2 2. Incredible Suckers1995-10-15 · 53mNATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.
3. 3 3. Monkey in the Mirror1995-11-05 · 53mConsidering the similarities between simian and human intelligence. Included: a chimpanzee demonstrating a sense of self, as he recognizes his own reflection; how certain chimps ca
4. 4 4. The World of Penguins1995-12-03 · 53mTravel to "The World of Penguins” to discover the great variety of these aquatic birds.
5. 5 5. Castaways of Sulawesi1995-12-17 · 53mExploring the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, formed when Asia and Australia separated, which combines elements of both continents. Included: crested black macaques; a reticulated p
6. 6 6. Hunters of the Sea Wind1996-01-14 · 53mFollowing the "Hunters of the Sea Wind," predators that stalk a Pacific current for the thousands of fish it carries. Included: dolphins; yellowfin tuna; blue marlins; lantern fish
7. 7 7. Parrots: Look Who's Talking1996-02-04 · 53mA look at parrots, birds with a playful nature and remarkable mimicry skills that have endeared them to pet owners worldwide. Included: the largest parrot species, the hyacinth mac
8. 8 8. Alien Empire: Hardware & Replicators1996-02-11 · 53m"Alien Empire," a three-part exploration of the world of insects, begins with survival methods used by many species. Included: how exoskeletons provide protection and can be used o
9. 9 9. Alien Empire: Battlezone & Metropolis1996-02-12 · 53mPart 2 of "Alien Empire" delves into the violence and communal living that are at the core of insect life. Included: cockroach and butterfly eating techniques; highly effective ter
10. 10 10. Alien Empire: Voyagers and War of the Worlds1996-02-13 · 53m"Alien Empire" concludes with a look at how insects have spread and how humans have tried to combat that expansion. Included: crickets that have adapted to climatic extremes; the t
11. 11 11. Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees1996-03-03 · 53mJane Goodall introduces a program that charts a "sweeping family saga" as it plays out among chimps in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. Observed: how the younger offspring try to ca
12. 12 12. Victims of Venom1996-03-31 · 53mA look at snakes, sea creatures and plants that employ venom, either as a defense mechanism or as a way to disable prey. Included: king and Siamese cobras; scorpions; rattlesnakes;
13. 13 13. Call of Kakadu1996-05-05 · 53mExploring the wildlife and terrain in the wilderness of Australia's Kakadu National Park, where years are divided between droughts and monsoons. Included: Gouldian finches, sulphur
14. 14 14. Monsoon1996-05-12 · 53mTracing the monsoon season when India receives most of its rain. Included: how the rains avert droughts on most of the subcontinent, but also cause massive flooding. Observed: ghar