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Nature Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
Krakatoa: The Day That Shook The World
Sun, Sep 30, 1984 60 mins
The volcanic explosion that obliterated Krakatau on Aug. 27, 1883. Since then, the area has enjoyed an ecological comeback. Among the sightings: a Javan rhino, long-clawed fiddler crabs and kingfishers. George Page narrates.
Episode 2
Treasures of the Gulf
Sun, Oct 7, 1984 57 mins
The impact of the Iran-Iraq War on the Persian Gulf.
Episode 3
Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind
Sun, Oct 14, 1984 60 mins
How flowers engage in "Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind" with insects that transport pollen from plant to plant. Included: a look at the Australian hammer orchid, which assumes the shape of a female wasp to attract pollen-laden males. Host: George Page.
Episode 4
Fragments of Eden
Sun, Oct 21, 1984 60 mins
The Seychelles, a 90-island Indian Ocean archipelago, home to some of the rarest species of flora and fauna. Inhabitants include the majestically plumed black paradise flycatcher; the bare-legged scots owl and cave swiftlets, tiny birds that dwell in dark caverns.
Episode 5
The Face of the Deep
Sun, Oct 28, 1984 60 mins
"The Face of the Deep" probes the waters of the Sargasso Sea, which harbor an array of odd-looking marine life. Observed: the angler fish, master of camouflage; and the Portuguese man-of-war.
Episode 6
Yellowstone in Winter
Sun, Nov 11, 1984 60 mins
Cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer braved extreme cold and treacherous terrain to record "Yellowstone in Winter." The season is a time of scarcity and adaptation for the park's animals, including pikas that store food in underground nests; grizzly bears that fatten up before hibernating.
Episode 7
Winter Days
Sun, Dec 2, 1984 60 mins
Cinematographer Hugh Miles examines ways in which wildlife in the British Isles adjusts to winter. Observed: adder snakes, frogs, dormice and brimstone butterflies, which fatten up before hibernating.
Episode 8
Kilimanjaro
Sun, Dec 9, 1984 60 mins
Descending Africa's tallest mountain, "Kilimanjaro" from its summit at 19,340 feet to ground level. Observed: African rosewoods and thickets of heather; evergreen rain forests; and the Amboseli National Park, home to giraffes, elephants, zebras and hippos. Narrator: George Page.
Episode 9
Danube Delta
Sun, Dec 16, 1984 60 mins
A look at the delta of the Danube River, where the 1800-mile waterway---long celebrated for its beauty---empties into the Black Sea. Observed: the mating and nesting habits of migratory birds such as grebes, terns and gulls.
Episode 10
Tumbler in the Sky
Sun, Jan 13, 1985 60 mins
Cinematographer Simon Trevor films Africa's bateleur eagle, known for its aerobatics and lustrous plumage. A pair of bateleurs are seen courting, building a nest, protecting their egg from predators and nurturing the eaglet.
Episode 11
Kinbalu: Summit of Borneo
Sun, Jan 20, 1985 60 mins
"Kinabalu: Summit of Borneo" observes the flora and fauna found on the granite-based, 13,455-ft. mountain: the malodorous plant rafflesia; oddly shaped suckerfish; tiny rhododendrons found nowhere else; and ferret badgers, which feed on rare blue worms.
Episode 12
Birds of Paradox
Sun, Feb 3, 1985 60 mins
Observing how flightless species of birds survive despite their seeming disadvantage. Among them: African ostriches, which rely on speed and eyesight; Argentine steamer ducks; and Antarctica's Adelie penguins.
Episode 13
Lost World of the Medusa
Sun, Feb 17, 1985 60 mins
Studying a species of jellyfish that inhabits a lake in Palau, located in the Pacific. The program also surveys other nearby waters to observe nocturnal shrimp, cone-shell snails and clown fish.
Episode 14
Kitum: The Elephant Cave
Sun, Mar 10, 1985 60 mins
"Kitum: The Elephant Cave" examines a grotto in Africa's Mount Elgon where pachyderms supplement their diet by eating rocks loaded with needed salt and minerals. The nocturnal task is made difficult by poor footing and rock slides that can change the area's structure.
Episode 15
Rhino on the Run
Sun, Mar 17, 1985 60 mins
"Rhino on the Run" studies the endangered species, whose horns and hides make them the target of rampant poaching. Some species are so rare that several national parks and sanctuaries in Africa post permanent armed guards to keep hunters out.
Episode 16
Through Animal Eyes
Sun, Mar 31, 1985 60 mins
The world "Through Animal Eyes" uses cameras designed to simulate the vision of several mammals, fish, birds and insects. George Page narrates.
Episode 17
Man's Best Friend
Sun, Apr 28, 1985 60 mins
This tribute to "Man's Best Friend" examines the "symbiotic relationship" between dogs and people. Included: a visit to a Florida dog show; a look at the problem of abandoned pets. George Page hosts.
Episode 18
Namaqualand: Diary of a Desert Garden
Sun, May 26, 1985 60 mins
How plants survive---and flourish---in the dry region of southwest Africa. Included: views of colorful daisies, aloes and gladioluses. Narrator: George Page.
