The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
- 1960-2026
- 65 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
Season 17 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
Noah'S Park
Wed, Dec 22, 1976
The work of a group of naturalists who are attempting to create a refuge for biblical animals by restocking a park with species inhabited land in Bible times.
Episode 2
Close-Up Look At A Coral Reef
Wed, Dec 29, 1976
Close-up look at a coral reef. Through use of micro-photography, viewers are afforded a look at unique way.
Episode 3
Birthright Newborn
Wed, Jan 5, 1977
A fascinating study of newborn human. The film features many prominant people in limited field of newborn research, and many surprising discoveries have been made.
Episode 4
Children Of The Buffalo
Wed, Jan 19, 1977
"Children of Buffalo" documents daily lives of Toda tribe of Southern India. Toda culture centers on raising of water buffalo.
Episode 5
Geriatric Medicine
Wed, Jan 26, 1977
Geriatric medicine and some aspects of research into biology of aging. Dr Ronald Cape.
Episode 6
The Wind And Its Power
Wed, Feb 9, 1977
The wind and its power, and how winds are generated. Processes of air circulation, effect of wind on man-made structures.
Episode 7
Funk Island
Wed, Feb 16, 1977
A look at Funk Island off north-east coast of Newfoundland which is breeding habitat for huge populations of sea birds.
Episode 8
Development In The Florida Everglades
Fri, Sep 30, 1977
A 1970 report on land development in Florida Everglades that threatened survival of wildlife.