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Safari Tracks Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 0 - 2009

Episode 1

The Need for Speed

Mon, Sep 5, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" gets in the fast lane to track the land speed records of Africa's fastest animals. We'll clock the times of the hippo, crocodile, giraffe, wildebeest, cheetah and many more before we award the blue ribbon.

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Episode 2

Crocodile Chronicles

Mon, Sep 12, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" travels to the edge of Africa's streams and lakes to search out the Nile crocodile. We'll keep our distance as we find out how crocs hunt, what they eat, and what makes them one of Africa's most dangerous predators.

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Episode 3

Lion Kings

Mon, Sep 19, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" goes in search of the king of all beasts: the lion. They may sleep most of the time but lions make up for it with strength, cunning and an unwavering loyalty to the pride.

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Episode 4

Flyin' Hooves

Mon, Sep 26, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" follows herds of African antelope on their endless journeys across the savanna. From gazelles, impalas and bushbucks to kudus, dik-diks and wildebeests, we'll discover the best kept secrets on how these animals escape Africa's most relentless predators.

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Episode 5

Hippos: Swim at Your Own Risk

Mon, Oct 3, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" goes aquatic in its search for Africa's most dangerous animal. While he may seem comical to us, the hippo's massive mouth, long teeth and surprising speed make him king of the watering hole.

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Episode 6

Africa's Strongest Animals

Mon, Oct 10, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" redefines how strong animals really are. From ants to hyenas, crocodiles, beetles, elephants and sharks-physical strength is applied in many unexpected and amazing ways.

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Episode 7

Paradise Found: The Okavango

Mon, Oct 17, 2005

One of Africa's most spectacular habitats - the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta. Exotic birds, hippos, crocodiles and Cape buffalo are all waiting around the bend on this watery safari.

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Episode 8

Spooky Africa

Mon, Oct 24, 2005

A sometimes-scary trip into the wilds of Africa after dark with the usual nighttime spine-tinglers like owls and bats. A look into the glowing eyes of hyenas, crocodiles and leopards.

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Episode 9

All in the Elephant Family

Mon, Oct 31, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" follows the mighty African elephant, the world's largest living land animal in its natural habitat. Family dynamics, daily diet and the fascinating rituals of elephant life are explored as this safari follows large herds roaming the savanna.

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Episode 10

Slimy Slitherers

Mon, Nov 7, 2005

A search for Africa's reptiles, following the trails of snakes, chameleons, monitor lizards, geckos, snails, skinks and an entire world of slithering bush inhabitants.

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Episode 11

Dogs of Africa

Mon, Nov 14, 2005

This episode of "Safari Tracks" makes friends with an often forgotten member of the African bush: the wild dog. We'll roam thousands of miles to keep up with this clever yet endangered canine as he struggles for survival.

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Episode 12

The Big Five

Mon, Nov 21, 2005

In this episode of "Safari Tracks" we'll point our cameras at the "Big Five"-once considered the five most dangerous animals to hunt in the bush. Now they are considered the five must-see animals on every safari to-do list.

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Episode 13

Leaders of the Pack

Mon, Jan 16, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" is all about who's the boss. In many animal societies, there is one leader who decides when the group eats, sleeps and how they remain safe from predators.

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Episode 14

Giraffes: Africa's Skyscrapers

Mon, Jan 23, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" does a vertical leap above the tree line to meet the world's tallest land animal: the giraffe. Feasting on acacia leaves, drinking at the waterhole, reproducing and avoiding lions and crocodiles are the giraffe activities highlighted on this "safari with a view."

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Episode 15

Animal Addresses

Mon, Jan 30, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" tours the many dens, burrows, nests, holes, mounds and reefs that animals call home. With more than sixteen hundred animal species, Africa has the widest variety of animal addresses of any continent.

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Episode 16

Buffalo Still Roam

Mon, Feb 6, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" roams far and wide to observe the behavior of one of Africa's most dangerous animals: the Cape Buffalo. These herding animals keep to themselves but no other animal will openly challenge their strength.

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Episode 17

Deep Sea Africa

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

This episode of "Safari Tracks" goes off the deep end as we travel to the coastal waters for a true underwater safari. From the smallest reef fish to the apex predator, the Great White Shark, we'll survey the vast diversity of the coral reef.

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Episode 18

Small Survivors

Mon, Feb 20, 2006

In the super sized world of bush predators, a multitude of pint-sized animals have carved out an existence based on stealth, smarts and cooperation.

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Episode 19

Rhinos: Disappearing Giants

Mon, Apr 24, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" pursues the endangered African rhinoceros. Their single horn is valuable to poachers, but positive human intervention is helping to restore this awesome giant to his rightful habitat.

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Episode 20

Thieves of the Savanna

This episode of "Safari Tracks" is dedicated to the scavengers of the African plains. Some fly while others run, but they are all intelligent, quick and adept at stealing the food from other animal's hunts.

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Episode 21

Zebra Zone

Mon, May 8, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" is a black and white adventure as we pursue zebra herds across the plains. Zebras' unique stripes, cooperative survival skills and high-powered eyesight ensure that they will continue to thrive in the often-hostile bush environment.

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Episode 22

Mud Hole

Mon, May 15, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks is a mud bath waiting to happen! We'll stake out a waterhole and take a head-count of the incredible range of animals that depend on the abundant mud and life-giving waters of these popular rest stops.

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Episode 23

Africa: Cats' Cradle

Mon, Jun 26, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" is a feline fantasy as we go prowling for the multitude of cats that call Africa home. From lions and leopards to cheetahs, wildcats, civets, servals and lynx we'll cuddle up with cutest and the most ferocious.

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Episode 24

Wild Climbers

Mon, Jul 3, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" is an epic climbing adventure. We'll find out the identities of Africa's best climbers, learn where their mountaineering skills come from and what they best like to climb.

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Episode 25

Surviving the Hunt

Mon, Jul 10, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" shows what it takes to survive on the savanna. Strength, cunning and sometimes just plain luck factor into every animal's fate in this often-brutal world.

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Episode 26

Wildebeest Watch

Mon, Jul 17, 2006

This episode of "Safari Tracks" follows the grand migrations of the African wildebeest. This antelope might look like it was assembled from spare parts, but it has all the tools needed to roam thousands of miles in search of food and water.

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