David Attenborough
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
266 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Description
In this scientifically informed account of the changes occurring in the world over the last century, an award-winning broadcaster and natural historian shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (250 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the world of invertebrates, detailing aspects of the life-cycles of numerous species around the world. Topics covered include their prehistoric colonisation of land from the sea, winged insects, the various uses of silk, relationships with plants and other animals and social structures.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 367 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"A collection of seven David Attenborough specials ... [that] represent some of David Attenborough's most personal quests and passionate enthusiasms."--Container.
11) The hunt
Formats
Description
It's a stunning new series that explores the dramatic contests between predators and their prey. Take an intimate look at the remarkable strategies of hunters and in some cases, the hunted, exploring the challenges animals face and the tactics they employ both on land and in the water. It is a celebration of nature2s most determined, specialized and cunning predators and their equally cunning and elusive prey.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (400 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
17) Life story
Pub. Date
2015
Formats
Description
The makers of the Emmy Award-winning series Life take viewers deeper than ever into the perilous and exhilarating drama humans share with every other animal on the planet, from the circumstances of birth and the struggle to reach adulthood, secure a home and find a mate, to the unpredictable challenges thrust on all creatures by the environment, enemies and even families.
Publisher
BBC/Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 174 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
For 65 million years, Madagascar was lost to the world, isolated, undiscovered, and untouched by humans. Left to its own devices it became a hotbed of evolution, resulting in the greatest concentration of unique creatures anywhere on the planet. More than 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Recognized as one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The ostrich, the emu, and the rhea, together with the kiwi and the cassowary, are the court jesters of the avian world, because they can't do the one thing that birds are famous for doing. They can't fly. But exactly how and why did these birds abandon flight? It's been one of the natural world's great mysteries. And now DNA is promising to give us the answer.
20) Fabulous frogs
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A look at the various different types of frogs which can be found in the wild.