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The Nature of Things Season 52 Episodes
Season 52 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
The Buffalo Wolves
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 60 mins
Examining the relationship between buffalo and wolves in Alberta's Wood Buffalo National Park.
Episode 2
Babies: Born to Be Good?
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 60 mins
Examining infants' thought processes.
Episode 3
Nuts About Squirrels
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 60 mins
Examining the behavior of squirrels in urban environments.
Episode 4
Planet Hunters
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 60 mins
A look at the search for Earth-like planets in the universe.
Episode 5
The Norse: An Arctic Mystery
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 60 mins
Examining evidence that suggests the Norse discovered North America before Christopher Columbus.
Episode 6
Lights Out
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 60 mins
An examination of the impact of artificial light on human health.
Episode 7
David Suzuki's Andean Adventure
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 60 mins
Examining alternate energy sources.
Episode 8
Zapped: The Buzz About Mosquitoes
Thu, Jan 17, 2013 60 mins
Mosquitoes are examined.
Episode 9
Shattered Ground
Sat, Feb 9, 2013 60 mins
Examining the controversial drilling process of fracking (hydraulic fracturing).
Episode 10
Meet the Coywolf
Thu, Feb 14, 2013 60 mins
Examining a hybrid species that is part wolf and part coyote.
Episode 11
The Fruit Hunters: Evolution of Desire
Thu, Feb 21, 2013 60 mins
A journey through the exotic, endlessly fascinating world of fruit reveals a story of nature, commerce and obsession.
Episode 12
The Fruit Hunters: Defenders of Diversity
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 60 mins
A journey through the exotic, endlessly fascinating world of fruit reveals a story of nature, commerce and obsession.
Episode 13
Billion Dollar Caribou
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 60 mins
A look at efforts to protect wild caribou.
Episode 14
The Beaver Whisperers
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 60 mins
Examining beavers' ecological significance.
Episode 15
The Beetles Are Coming
Thu, Apr 4, 2013 60 mins
A look at how climate change is affecting beetle populations in Canada.
Episode 16
The Man Who Tweeted Earth
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 60 mins
Astronaut Chris Hadfield.