The Ultimate Guide (1996)

Episodes

1. 1 1. T-Rex1996-04-21 · 52mSixty-five million years ago, a world that belonged to the dinosaurs suffered a cosmic catastrophe, obliterating the kingdom of Tyrannosaurus rex. For the sixty-five million years
2. 2 2. Sharks1996-08-11 · 1h 0mDocumentary combining wildlife cinematography and 3-D graphics to explore the evolutionary history, survival skills and mating habits of several shark species, as well as the anima
3. 3 3. Snakes1996-03-16 · 52mDocumentary explores the natural habitats of snakes, providing a unique perspective. Computer graphics are used to illustrate how serpents have evolved and how their unique bodies
4. 4 4. Elephants1997-04-06 · 50mDocumentary explores the wildlife behavior of elephants, using cutting-edge computer animation to examine the evolution of the largest land animal.
5. 5 5. Dogs1997-05-25 · 45mAt times, dogs appear to move and react like wild animals. Yet they are, by definition, domesticated. In perhaps only fourteen thousand years, humans have modified and manipulated
6. 6 6. Great Apes1997-07-13 · 52mThe great apes - ingenious, clever, perceptive - are the closest thing humans have to living relatives. These thoughtful and creative tool users continue to surprise researchers wi
7. 7 7. Big Cats1997-09-14 · 52mThis documentary from the Discovery Channel drops the viewer into the feline world of the big cats of the jungle and the domain that they rule. Part of the 'Ultimate Guide', this e
8. 8 8. Whales1997-11-16 · 52mDocumentary providing a reference guide to whales. Includes background on their evolutionary past and their scientific development into the complex species that exist today.
9. 9 9. Bears1998-01-18 · 52mDocumentary compares and contrasts the similarities and differences among all eight species of bears, including the grizzly, polar, panda, black, spectacled, sloth, moon and sun be
10. 10 10. Birds of Prey1998-04-05 · 52mDocumentary special about birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and barn owls. Examines what makes each species special, as well as the traits they all share. Inc
11. 11 11. Octopus1998-09-20 · 52mEight legs, three hearts, and a wealth of suction cups - the octopus is one of nature's most curious creations. Color-blind, it still can mimic multicolored backgrounds, and even u
12. 12 12. Horses1998-11-30 · 47mThe Ultimate Guide: Horses is part of the Discovery Channel's nature series. Exploring the life of the powerful and majestic horse, the program features beautiful footage of horses
13. 13 13. Crocodiles1999-03-22 · 52mThey can live for a century, wait a year between meals, and deliver 16 tons of crushing force with their jaws. Is it any wonder the ancient Egyptians revered the crocodile? Examine
14. 14 14. Ants1999-04-05 · 52mDocumentary that reveals the life of ants through graphics, natural history footage and interviews with entomologists.
15. 15 15. Dolphins1999-07-19 · 52mAlmost everybody loves dolphins. Some people think of them as being cooperative, intelligent and caring. Others even view them as being highly evolved versions of ourselves. Now th
16. 16 16. House Cats1999-11-29 · 50mCovering the domestic cat in great detail, The Ultimate Guide: House Cats is both informative and humourous. Illustrated in detail are how man and cats have become companions over
17. 17 17. Human Body2000-03-20 · 50mA tour through the human body, from skeleton to skin, from the senses to organs and cells. Utilizes microscopic and endoscopic filming, extreme close-ups, computer-generated graphi
18. 18 18. Planes2000-05-22 · 50mDocumentary examining the science, safety and history of aviation. Traces the evolution of planes through one century and two world wars. Uses graphics and animation to explain bas
19. 19 19. Extreme Weather2000-08-28 · 53mSun, wind, and rain are basic to life, but sometimes the weather is more than just that. Sometimes it's stronger, violent. The wind becomes a tornado, the rain a hurricane. The Ear
20. 20 20. Mummies2000-10-30 · 52mDocumentary that unwraps the mystery of mummification, a practice that has permeated almost every age and culture. Using computer graphics and animation, archival images and recons
21. 21 21. Submarines2001-02-05 · 50mModern submarines, enormous ships that are self-contained wonders of technology, are able to produce oxygen and water for their occupants. They are equipped with their own power pl
22. 22 22. Pyramids2001-05-07 · 53mDocumentary that goes inside the framework of pyramids to show how these structures have changed over time, starting as flat-roofed houses and evolving into temples and grave sites
23. 23 23. Spiders2001-07-09 · 50mDocumentary about spiders, showing how arachnids jump, spin webs and poison and digest their prey. Covered by only a thin skin, their tiny bodies are extremely delicate, yet their