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Frogs: The Thin Green Line, online

Brian Lee — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:30:32 +0000

Frogs have been on this planet for more than 360 million years. Today, however, all their remarkable adaptations are failing them. Recent discoveries are startling: more than a third of all amphibians have already been lost, and more are disappearing every day. Watch now.

Schedule: Programs on the Environment On-Air (and Online), April 4-May 4

Brian Lee — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:03:15 +0000

Thirteen is airing programs spotlighting the environment throughout April. Through series such as NOVA and Nature, learn about the current state of the environment and the factors and issues surrounding it. And also catch Planet Forward, a new interactive show about our energy future, which premieres April 15. See all programs.

Kilauea: Mountain of Fire online

Brian Lee — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:00:12 +0000

Violent and beautiful, destructive and creative, Kilauea: Mountain of Fire explores the incredible power of the volcano and the challenges of life in its shadow, with incredible sequences of lava filmed underwater. Watch the full episode online now.

The U.S. State of the Birds report

Brian Lee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:30:48 +0000

Nature filmmaker Allison Argo responds to the government’s recent State of the Birds report, which warns that one-third of U.S. bird species are in trouble. Argo’s film, Crash: A Tale of Two Species, sounded the alarm over a year ago. Read what she has to say, or watch the full episode now.

Watch ‘Earth Navigators’ online

Brian Lee — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:06:30 +0000

Seasonal changes impel a wide variety of creatures, from whooper swans to monarch butterflies, to begin their epic migrations to ancient feeding, mating, and breeding grounds, sometimes covering 1000s of miles and employing ingenious methods to reach their destinations. Watch the full episode now.

Watch NATURE’s “Ireland” Online

Brian Lee — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:11:48 +0000

Ireland’s verdant fields are not the nation’s only extraordinary natural features. Sculpted millions of years ago by the advance and retreat of vast shields of ice, the Emerald Isle harbors a wealth of wildlife among its craggy mountains, fog-shrouded coastlines, steep gorges, and vast networks of inland waterways. Watch now…

Behind the Scenes on Kilauea

Brian Lee — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:33:17 +0000

Kevin Bachar, producer and director of NATURE’s Kilauea: Mountain of Fire (coming March 29 to Thirteen), gives you a look into the making of the film. In this web-exclusive video, Bachar reveals the challenges of getting the perfect shot on this treacherous and stunningly beautiful landscape. Watch now.

Submit Your Thoughts, Ideas, Video for new Eco-special

Brian Lee — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:45:56 +0000

Planet Forward is a new PBS special, hosted by Frank Sesno. They want YOUR input towards the program. The television show, airing April 15, will feature the best online submissions on the topic of ‘moving away from fossil fuels’, which will be discussed by a diverse panel of experts, scientists, business leaders and policy-makers. Deadline for broadcast: March 31.

Watch ‘In The Valley of the Wolves’ online

Brian Lee — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:32:43 +0000

The epic history of the Druids, one of more than a dozen wolfpacks now occupying the 2.2 million acres of Yellowstone (repatriated in 1996), is documented in this film, produced and shot by Emmy-award winning filmmaker Bob Landis. Watch now!

‘Why We Love Cats and Dogs’ — Watch Online!

Brian Lee — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:41:20 +0000

Some people are cat people, some are dog people. What makes these creatures such key members of our families? Watch Why We Love Cats and Dogs, a portrait of some of the most powerful and remarkable connections we experience as humans—the unbreakable bonds with our pets. (Also submit a picture for our flickr photo contest by March 2!)