National Geographic Specials
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
- 1965-2011
- 2011 seasons
- CBS
- Documentary
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Season 1983 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 1983
Episode 1
Rain Forest
Fri, Sep 2, 1983
Covers the wonders of the rain forests of Costa Rica such as basilisk lizards, leaf-cutting ants, and howler monkeys.
Episode 2
Australia's Animal Mysteries
Wed, Feb 9, 1983
Watch some of the creatures unique to Australia's shores as investigators and scientists probe the secrets of this infinitely varied wildlife.
Episode 3
Save the Panda
Fri, Sep 2, 1983 60 mins
Track the elusive and endangered giant panda and learn how man can increase its chances of survival.
Episode 4
Born of Fire
Fri, Sep 2, 1983
National Geographic's cameras travel to Iceland, Africa, Japan, California and Greece to record how the huge plates of the earth's crust crash together, pull apart and override each other, causing ground-shattering earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Follow scientists around the world as they search for clues to the causes of these powerful geologic events. BORN OF FIRE demonstrates that while man is capable of hernessing this tremendous power for his benefit, he must also prepare for the possibility of cataclysmic disaster
