Nature S06E15 · Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: A New Challenge

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People of Botswana must balance wildlife protection with preservation of their precious water source.

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1. 1 1. The Flowing Oasis1987-09-20 · 53mWildlife flourishes in Nevada's desert landscape because of one narrow river covering less than 1% of the land.
2. 2 2. Amazonia: A Burning Question1987-09-27 · 53mAttempts to protect the unique animals and plants of Brazil threatened by development of the Amazon jungle.
3. 3 3. Spirits of the Forest1987-10-04 · 53mThe lemur, an agile nocturnal primate of Madagascar, so-named because of its secretive habits and haunting cries.
4. 4 4. Perspectives of Paradise1987-10-18 · 53mThe process of wildlife filmmaking as chronicled by a crew during their three-year study of the Galapagos Islands.
5. 5 5. A Season in the Sun1987-11-15 · 53mThe tremendous difference in animal lifestyle and in landscape during East Africa's dry season and its wet season.
6. 6 6. The Legend of the Lightning Bird1987-11-22 · 53mThe hammerhead stork, believed by East African tribesmen to have the power to call lightning from the sky.
7. 7 7. The Volcano Watchers1987-11-29 · 53mScientists Katia and Maurice Krafft seek to uncover the mystery of volcanoes by studying them on location as they erupt.
8. 8 8. Tiger!1987-12-06 · 53mInternational endeavors to protect the endangered Indian tiger are highlighted by scenes of a mother raising her cubs in the wild.
9. 9 9. Land of the Kiwi1988-01-03 · 53mUnusual wildlife inhabitants, beautiful terrain and natural wonders grace the Pacific islands comprising New Zealand.
10. 10 10. Costa Rica: Paradise Reclaimed1988-01-10 · 53mU.S. scientist Dan Janzen uses innovative conservation plans to create a national park amid a tropical forest.
11. 11 11. In-Flight Movie: Birds of the Sun God1988-01-24 · 53mClose-up film captures birds in-flight; tiny hummingbirds draw nectar while hovering above flowers.
12. 12 12. Hawaii: Islands of the Fire Goddess1988-02-14 · 53mA Hawaiian island evolves from underwater volcano to snow-capped mountain and finally to coral atoll.
13. 13 13. Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: The Search for the Jewel1988-02-21 · 53mThe first of a three-part survey of "Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari" describes how earthquakes diverted the Okavango River into Botswana's Kalahari Desert. Observed: elephants, ze
14. 14 14. Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: The Living Jewel1988-02-28 · 53mCreatures of the air, trees and water brave the five-month floods through the Okavango delta. Part 2 of "Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari," observes African skimmers, lily trotters,
15. 15 15. Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: A New Challenge1988-03-06 · 53mPeople of Botswana must balance wildlife protection with preservation of their precious water source.
16. 16 16. Elephant: Lord of the Jungle1988-03-20 · 53mThe Asian elephant is shown to be a creature of both great strength and intelligence.
17. 17 17. Miracle of the Scarlet Salmon1988-03-27 · 53mAfter two years in the Pacific, the sockeye salmon battles rapids returning to its birthplace to spawn.
18. 18 18. Cowboys, Caimans and Capybaras1988-04-24 · 53mRanchers and scientists practice conservationism in Venezuelan and Colombian grasslands to protect native animals.
19. 19 19. Tom's River: Reflections of a River Keeper1988-05-01 · 53mNaturalist Tom Williams studies England's Avon River and the fish and fowl it supports.
20. 20 20. The Elephant Challenge1988-05-08 · 53mA growing African population threatens elephant survival by farming its foraging land and hunting the beast for ivory.
21. 21 21. The Coral Triangle1988-06-12 · 53mAn exploration of the coral reefs of the Malay Triangle made up of the Philippines, Malaysia and New Guinea.