New On
Nat Geo Wild in May 2008:
Hunter, Hunted
Premiered: Sunday, 4 May 2008 at 21h00.
TVSA's Hunter, Hunter mini-site.
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Brilliant Beasts
Premiere date: Tuesday, 6 May 2008 at 21h00
Brilliant Beasts looks at three species of animal that have evolved into some of the world’s smartest animals.
Questions the three-part series poses include: Are pigeons faster than cheetahs? Can a pig really grow to ‘Hogzilla’ proportions?
Hog Genius explores the speed at which pigs can learn and the contribution they make to medical research due to their resemblance to humans. Pigeon Genius explores how pigeons navigate their way home, flying hundreds of miles through unfamiliar territory and Dog Genius considers the many facets of dog intelligence.
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Jellyfish Invasion
Premiere date: Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 20h00
The jellyfish has been evolving over hundreds of millions of years and shows no signs of dying out; instead its population around the world is increasing dramatically.
During its evolution, it has become one of the most defiant survivors, ably defending itself from enemies despite lacking sharp claws, piercing teeth or even a brain. They have flourished in both Arctic and tropical seas.
Jellyfish Invasion looks at how and why this enigmatic and sometimes frightening species has not only survived but also increased in number in the modern world.
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