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 25 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
Pain In The Back/Mobile Computers/The Birdmappers: Bird Atlas
Wed, Oct 10, 1984
Season Premiere: Treating chronic back pain; mobile data terminals for emergency personnel; and individuals tracking birds in Ontario.
Episode 2
Kunde Hospital/Computer Choreology/Periscope Camera
Wed, Oct 17, 1984
A visit to Kunde Hospital, built in a remote Himalayan village by New Zealand explorer Sir Edmund Hillary.
Episode 3
Prairie Waters
Wed, Oct 24, 1984
An exploration of Manitoba's Delta Marsh and its animal, bird and plant life.
Episode 4
The Miracle Of Life
Wed, Oct 31, 1984
Host David Suzuki presents film footage of reproductive process of mitosis, first division of an egg initiates process of reproducing life.
Episode 5
Chinese Wall Paintings/Erie Ice/Fly Fishing
Wed, Nov 7, 1984
Chinese Wall Paintings: Observing detailed and time-consuming work involved in restoring two large fourteenth century wall paintings owned by Royal Ontario Museum.
Episode 6
Sexual Encounters Of The Floral Kind
Wed, Nov 14, 1984
A look at how various species of plant life lure insects and animals to effect pollination process.
Episode 7
Drought In Africa/Where The Bay Becomes The Sea/Insect Communication
Wed, Nov 28, 1984
Drought in Africa: A brief look at drought conditions in Ethiopia and need for solutions at village level.
Episode 8
Making Moves/Orchids/Juggling
Wed, Dec 12, 1984
Tonight's topics "Making Moves" Nerve-controlled movement is evolution's great innovations.
Episode 9
Voices In The Wind
Wed, Dec 26, 1984
A historical look at evolution of pipe organ.
Episode 10
Dinosaurs: Remains To Be Seen
Wed, Jan 9, 1985
Tonight: "Dinosaur" The vanished world of a highly specialized species, dinosaur. is pieced together with evidence from fossilized footprints, bones and pollen, and from habitats such as Everglades.
Episode 11
Cpr: Reversing Sudden Death/Catching The Wind/Environmental Sculpture
Wed, Jan 16, 1985
CPR: Reversing Sudden Death: a British Columbia campaign to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation to general population.
Episode 12
The Great Lakes: Troubled Waters
Wed, Jan 23, 1985
David Suzuki takes a look at potential hazards of pollution and mismanagement of world's greatest sources of fresh water - Great Lakes.
Episode 13
A Planet For The Taking Overview/Blue Babies/High Flight
Wed, Jan 30, 1985
Tonight, an overview of provocative series A PLANET FOR THE TAKING that begins on CBC Television Wednesday, February 6.