Echoes from the Ice

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What Plants Talk About

What Plants Talk About

Nature

From the stunning heights of the Great Basin Desert to the lush coastal rainforests of west coast Canada, scientist J.C. Cahill takes us on a journey into the “secret world of plants,” revealing an astonishing landscape of plants. 

River of No Return

River of No Return

Nature

A couple honeymoon in a wilderness area in Idaho.

60 min.

Echo: An Elephant to Remember

Echo: An Elephant to Remember

Nature

This film is a look back at a remarkable matriarch through extraordinary footage and interviews with the researchers who cared for and studied this amazing herd.

Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo

Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo

Nature

60 min.

Attenborough's Life Stories: Part 3 Preview

Attenborough's Life Stories: Part 3 Preview

Nature

Hear Attenborough’s reflections on the dramatic impact human beings have had on the natural world.

Premieres Wednesday at  8 pm on WGBH 2

Attenborough's Life Stories: Part 2 Preview

Attenborough's Life Stories: Part 2 Preview

Nature

Part 2 of 3. Share in Attenborough’s memories of the scientists and the breakthroughs that helped shape his career.

Premieres Wednesday at 8pm on WGBH 2

Schedule

Saturday
4/6/13 1:00 AM
WGBH 2
Saturday
4/6/13 12:00 PM
WGBH 44
Sunday
4/7/13 6:00 PM
WGBH 44
Tuesday
4/9/13 10:00 AM
WGBH World
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