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Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
Today Darwin would be surprised by the tourist mecca Galapagos has become; 200,000 visitors a year, 40,000 permanent residents. The impact on the most unique collection of endemic wildlife in the world has been heavy; too many people bringing too many of their ways (and invasive species) from the outside world threatening the future of this one-of-a-kind place. What would Darwin think of how Galapagos has evolved in the twenty-first century?
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
See the diverse wildlife of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), the second largest island of the Caribbean. More than 120 birds including 30 endemic species are shown in their natural environment. The documentary also includes animals of special interest: sea turtles, lizards, and snakes plus two of the most endangered land mammals of the world (Solenodon and Hutia) in its habitat.
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We live in a world that is inspired. Filled with majestic order, unbelievable beauty, and brilliant design. With the advance of science we see life in intricate detail and mind-blowing wonder. The raging question of our time is “How did this all come to be?” Can it all be attributed to unintelligent random processes? Or is there another explanation? Does the scientific evidence now demonstrate clear design and reveal a Master Designer? And if...
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English
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Counting Sheep chronicles the struggle for survival of the wild Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, a majestic emblem of American wilderness. Shot and produced over the course of twelve years, Counting Sheep captures the plight of the Sierra bighorn with dynamic interviews and exquisite footage.
7) Madagascar
Publisher
Dreamworks Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The friendship between a Central Park Zoo lion and zebra is tested when Marty the zebra's longing to explore ultimately leaves them stranded on the savage shores of Madagascar.
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English
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Birders: The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan's celebrated patch of green, and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. Author Jonathan Franzen, an idiosyncratic trombone technician, and a septuagenarian bird-tour leader are among the lively cast of characters in this charming, lyrical documentary that transports the viewer to the dazzling, hidden...
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English
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My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story explores the unique relationship between people and their beloved pets through candid interviews with notable dog lovers. Viewers are offered an intimate glimpse into the lives of actors and musicians, authors and designers through the aspect of their lives that unites them all: the profound connection they have with their dogs.
12) They Nest
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English
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A big city doctor realizes that an island is infested with a malicious, deadly breed of flying cockroaches and must convince the skeptical townspeople of the killer infestation and escape the island before it is too late. With high tech special effects and edge of your seat excitement, They Nest is an action packed disaster thrill ride.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
Follows the quest of professional surfer Dave Rastovich and his friends to protect dolphins, whales and the oceans they all share. Through Dave's journey, a five-year adventure spanning the globe from Australia to the Galapagos, Tonga, California, Alaska and Japan, we see one surfer's quest to activate his community to help protect the ocean and its inhabitants.
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English
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An important film, beautifully made, which plunges us deep into the previously hidden country of Myanmar, its culture and its forests, and intimately close to the elephants and their Oozies, the men who share their lives and work. Following an international team of scientists whose findings are crucial to saving these elephants from extinction, we learn how it may be possible to save not just these but the whole species of Asian elephants. In the...
17) Tortoise vs Hare
Publisher
Alliance Vivafilm
Language
English
Description
"After one race where the fastest fable alive was beaten by the slowest fable alive, compete against each other again through the most dangerous race in the world with there only child! Who Will Win the race?"-- IMDb.
20) Killer quest
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
Presents footage of wild animals which are typically found in some of North America's most inhospitable regions.
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