North Country Killers
North Woods Lynx
Trek to the chilly North Woods and explore the wildlife amid Black
Spruce and white birch trees. Marvel at one of nature s finest
physical specimens, the elegant and graceful lynx, and watch in awe
as the elusive predator pursues the snowshoe hare with speed and
agility, making its kill.
Wolverine Country
Traveling by dogsled, Marty goes deep into the Bob Marshall
Wilderness of northwest Montana in search of the rarely-glimpsed
wolverine. Is this beast really a ravenous monster? Watch along with
Marty and witness the tremendous strength of this lone hunter as it
traverses the rugged land it shares with the wolf, red fox, and
snowshoe hare.
APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES
Big Wild Bears
Time of the Grizzly
The grizzly bear is funny and ferocious, a quivering coward and a
daring hero, easily tamed yet forever wild. Venture to Yellowstone
National Park in Wyoming and witness battles, births, and the daily
habits of the massive 8 foot, 800 pound beasts.
River of the Bears
It s summer in Alaska, the salmon are on their spawning run and the
largest predators in North America, the brown bears, are staking out
prime fishing spots. Watch as nearly a hundred bears, young and old,
swim, dive, and belly flop for their next meal.
APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES
Claws and Fangs
Wild Cats
These are not your typical house cats. Behold some of the most
elusive and most deadly of all animals. Stare in awe at the swift,
stealthy killing prowess of the most ferocious members of the feline
family. Catch sight of the jaguar, bobcat, lynx, and mountain lion,
and hear the blood-curdling scream of the cougar.
Wild Dogs
Man s best friend inspires affection and smiles in millions, but a
howl and a missing sheep can create a fear like no other. Steal a
look into the natural roles and social behaviors of the coyote,
wolf, and fox, the often misunderstood ancestors of our beloved
friends.
APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES
Large and Small
Queen of the Ice
Often bestowed with spiritual power and admired for its beauty,
ferocity and patience, the polar bear is the earth s largest
predator. Follow a mother bear around her arctic home as she
fearlessly protects her cubs and teaches them how to survive in the
frigid landscape. The Incredible Shrew
Driven by the need to eat, this savage little beast has earned a
reputation for being the most voracious of predators. Often weighing
less than a dime, it devours anything in its path, including
creatures much larger than itself. Watch as this little killer
attempts to quell its insatiable appetite.
APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES
