Season 13

01 In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins Episode 12nd October 1994 Following Anthony Hopkins to Tanzania to study lions. Included: an encounter with Masai warriors; the lioness's role in the hunt; footage of zebras and wildebeests. 02 Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon Episode 29th October 1994 This installment of PBS's multi-award winning Nature series delves into the life and history of the highly endangered giant panda. Nature: Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon studies the habits and habitats of the giant panda throughout China's Sleeping Dragon Mountains. 03 Warts and All Episode 36th November 1994 "Warts and All" follows three generations of a wart-hog family over the course of a year. Observed: attacks by hyenas, leopards and flamingos; how wart-hog males fend for themselves from an early age. 04 Nomads of the Wind: The Faraway Heaven Episode 420th November 1994 The first programme in a five part series that combines wildlife footage with drama and documentary in exploring the fundamental relationship between man and nature across the Pacific Ocean. Explores the islands of Tahiti and Marquesas, which were settled some 2000 years ago by Polynesian seafarers. 05 Nomads of the Wind: Crossroads of the Pacific Episode 520th November 1994 06 Nomads of the Wind: Burning Their Boats Episode 621st November 1994 07 Nomads of the Wind: Distant Horizons Episode 721st November 1994 08 Nomads of the Wind: The Pierced Sky Episode 822nd November 1994 09 Fire Bird Episode 98th January 1995 Following the flamingo as it searches for places to feed and breed in East Africa's Great Rift Valley. Observed: flamingos feeding on algae, dancing and attempting to escape predators. 10 Creatures in Crime Episode 105th February 1995 Following the work of forensic experts who use plants, insects and animals to help solve police cases. Included: how seeds on a blanket placed a rape suspect at a crime scene; how fly eggs helped police identify a serial killer. 11 Tigers with Bob Hoskins Episode 1126th February 1995 Bob Hoskins travels through Sumatra, India and Nepal to learn about wild tigers. 12 Ghost Bear Episode 125th March 1995 Following a rare ghost bear, a black bear with all-white fur, as it hones survival skills on an island off the western coast of Canada. Included: salmon migration; preparations for hibernation; black gray wolves; killer whales. 13 Born to Run Episode 1321st May 1995 Following a herd of Thomson's gazelles, a species that uses swift, “life-saving legs” to survive attacks by predators on Africa's Serengeti Plains. Included: their flight from cheetahs (their “greatest enemy”), jackals and hyenas; how “Tommies” travel in herds. 14 New Guinea: Island Invaders Episode 1423rd July 1995 "New Guinea: Island Invaders" explores the island, located north of Australia in the East Indies. Examined: the land bridge which enabled animals from Australia to cross over to New Guinea. Also: the marine crocodile 15 New Guinea: Other Worlds Episode 1530th July 1995 "New Guinea: Other Worlds" explores the island's remote interior, home to the bird of paradise, which natives believe to have spiritual powers. Also: how gold prospectors came to the interior and were surprised to encounter people exclusively using stone-age tools.