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The Nature of Things Season 55 Episodes

  • 1960-2023
  • 62 Seasons
  • CBC
  • Documentary, Science
  • TVPG
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A look at some of the most baffling curiosities in nature.

Season 55 Episode Guide

Season 55

19 Episodes 2015 - 2016

Episode 1

Moose: A Year in the Life of a Twig Eater

Thu, Oct 15, 2015 60 mins

A look at a moose surviving his first year in the rugged Canadian Rockies.

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Episode 2

One Ocean: Mysteries of the Deep Sea

Sat, Oct 24, 2015 60 mins

An exploration of the deepest parts of the oceans and seas.

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Episode 3

It Takes Guts

Thu, Oct 29, 2015 60 mins

A study of gut microbes.

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Episode 4

Giraffes - The Forgotten Giants

Thu, Nov 5, 2015 60 mins

The secret life of giraffes is studied as scientists race to learn more about them and their dwindling population.

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Episode 5

Sonic Magic: The Wonder and Science of Sound

Thu, Nov 12, 2015 60 mins

A study of the many wondrous things about sound.

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Episode 6

Puffin Patrol - Puffin Patrol

Thu, Nov 19, 2015 60 mins

A study of the Atlantic puffin, and what the little bird can teach about oceans and the environment.

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Episode 7

Manufacturing the Wild

Thu, Nov 26, 2015 60 mins

A look at attempts to create new wild spaces complete with creatures that vanished long ago.

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Episode 8

Ocean Magic at Night

Thu, Jan 7, 2016 60 mins

A look at creatures who live and thrive underwater at night.

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Episode 9

Myth or Science: In the Eye of the Storm

Thu, Jan 14, 2016 60 mins

An investigation of whether stormy-weather claims are myth or science.

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Episode 10

Wasted

Thu, Jan 21, 2016 60 mins

A study of innovative addiction research.

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Episode 11

Call of the Baby Beluga

Thu, Jan 28, 2016 60 mins

A look at scientists' attempts to save a baby beluga whale and her family in the St. Lawrence River.

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Episode 12

The Eagles Next Door

Thu, Feb 4, 2016 60 mins

A study of eagles in Canada.

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Episode 13

Trapped in a Human Zoo

Tue, May 2, 2017 60 mins

A forgotten diary helps uncover the mysterious disappearance of an Inuit family, more than 100 years ago.

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Episode 14

Wolverine: Ghost of the Northern Forest

Thu, Feb 25, 2016 60 mins

A study of the elusive wolverine.

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Episode 15

The Equalizer

Thu, Mar 3, 2016 60 mins

A look at whether today's world-record holders are really better than elite athletes of the past.

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Episode 16

While You Were Sleeping

Thu, Mar 10, 2016 60 mins

Dr. Jennifer Gardy discusses the world of sleep.

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Episode 17

My Brain Made Me Do It

Thu, Mar 17, 2016 60 mins

A study of how the biology of the brain impacts criminal behaviour.

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Episode 18

David Suzuki @ 80

Thu, Mar 24, 2016 60 mins

A celebration of David Suzuki's 80th birthday.

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Episode 19

Pets, Vets and Debts

Thu, Mar 31, 2016 60 mins

A study of how far owners will go for the health and welfare of their pets.

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