Season 17

01 South Georgia: an Island All Alone Episode 111th October 1998 Focusing on the wildlife of the remote island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic. 02 Capybara: Swamp Hogs Episode 218th October 1998 This is the story of one Capybara group,whose territory spans a patchwork of of wildlife-rich swamp,grassland & forest in Venezuela's Orinoco flood plain -the "Llanos". 03 Secret Sharks Episode 325th October 1998 Includes footage of the gentle whale shark, and the perilous birth of a baby horn shark. 04 Mountain of the Sea Episode 41st November 1998 Wildlife documentary about South Africa's Table Mountain, home to a huge variety of animals, from black eagles at its peak to penguins at its shore-lined foot. 05 Orangutans: the High Society Episode 58th November 1998 Wildlife documentary series. Featuring the orangutans of Sumatra's Leuser National Park. 06 The Fatal Flower Episode 615th November 1998 This programme looks at orchids, the `femmes fatales' of nature, combining beauty and deceit in a way which ignites human and animal passions. 07 Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi Episode 722nd November 1998 Herds of elephant, buffalo and impala graze on rich green grass by pools formed by the meandering Zambezi. But the short rainy season soon ends, and the battle for survival begins. 08 Manu: Amazon Paradise Episode 829th November 1998 The forest-dwelling creatures of the Amazon region of Manu, a treasure-trove of rare species, from jaguars and giant otters : which have earned a reputation for ferocity : to sloths and 13 different types of monkey. 09 Impossible Journeys Episode 96th December 1998 Using microscopy & animation,we journey into worlds previously beyond our reach.The familiar world hides incredible secrets that are revealed here. 10 Cheetahs in a Hot Spot Episode 1013th December 1998 A look at the world's largest population of cheetahs - and their enemies - in Namibia, southern Africa. 11 Dolphins: The Wild Side Episode 1117th January 1999 Explores the varied behaviour of wild dolphins around the world. 12 Year of the Jackal Episode 1224th January 1999 This film, shot over the course of the year at the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, reveals some surprising facts about jackals. 13 Everglades: to Hell and Back Episode 1331st January 1999 Wildlife documentary looking at some of the many species of life found in the Florida Everglades and the threat to the environment posed by nearby Miami. 14 Tough Ducks Episode 1421st February 1999 Film revealing that there's more to the placid-looking duck than meets the eye. Including those that live in the Arctic and the Australian desert. 15 The Man-Eaters of Tsavo Episode 1528th February 1999 Documentary about the lions of the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, and their current and future co-existence with humans. 16 Islands of the Vampire Birds Episode 1614th March 1999 Wildlife documentary looking at the finches of the Galapagos Islands which have evolved to not only to eat seeds and pick ticks off tortoises but also to drink the blood of the latter. 17 The Farm That Time Forgot Episode 1721st March 1999 Visits the Hosking family's farm in Devon where they farm traditionally and so help preserve local wildlife, especially in retention of old stone buildings and hedgerows. 18 Iran: Secrets of the North Episode 1828th March 1999 The first of two programmes exploring the wildlife inhabiting this vast country, a natural crossroads that is home to animals from Asia, Europe and Africa.