The Ultimate Guide

1. S01E01T-RexApril 21, 1996—Sixty-five million years ago, a world that belonged to the dinosaurs suffered a cosmic catastrophe, obliterating the kingdom of Tyrannosauru
2. S01E02SharksAugust 11, 1996—Documentary combining wildlife cinematography and 3-D graphics to explore the evolutionary history, survival skills and mating habits of sev
3. S01E03SnakesMarch 16, 1996—Documentary explores the natural habitats of snakes, providing a unique perspective. Computer graphics are used to illustrate how serpents h
4. S01E04ElephantsApril 6, 1997—Documentary explores the wildlife behavior of elephants, using cutting-edge computer animation to examine the evolution of the largest land
5. S01E05DogsMay 25, 1997—At times, dogs appear to move and react like wild animals. Yet they are, by definition, domesticated. In perhaps only fourteen thousand year
6. S01E06Great ApesJuly 13, 1997—The great apes - ingenious, clever, perceptive - are the closest thing humans have to living relatives. These thoughtful and creative tool u
7. S01E07Big CatsSeptember 14, 1997—This documentary from the Discovery Channel drops the viewer into the feline world of the big cats of the jungle and the domain that they ru
8. S01E08WhalesNovember 16, 1997—Documentary providing a reference guide to whales. Includes background on their evolutionary past and their scientific development into the
9. S01E09BearsJanuary 18, 1998—Documentary compares and contrasts the similarities and differences among all eight species of bears, including the grizzly, polar, panda, b
10. S01E10Birds of PreyApril 5, 1998—Documentary special about birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and barn owls. Examines what makes each species special, a
11. S01E11OctopusSeptember 20, 1998—Eight legs, three hearts, and a wealth of suction cups - the octopus is one of nature's most curious creations. Color-blind, it still can mi
12. S01E12HorsesNovember 30, 1998—The Ultimate Guide: Horses is part of the Discovery Channel's nature series. Exploring the life of the powerful and majestic horse, the prog
13. S01E13CrocodilesMarch 22, 1999—They can live for a century, wait a year between meals, and deliver 16 tons of crushing force with their jaws. Is it any wonder the ancient
14. S01E14AntsApril 5, 1999—Documentary that reveals the life of ants through graphics, natural history footage and interviews with entomologists.
15. S01E15DolphinsJuly 19, 1999—Almost everybody loves dolphins. Some people think of them as being cooperative, intelligent and caring. Others even view them as being high
16. S01E16House CatsNovember 29, 1999—Covering the domestic cat in great detail, The Ultimate Guide: House Cats is both informative and humourous. Illustrated in detail are how m
17. S01E17Human BodyMarch 20, 2000—A tour through the human body, from skeleton to skin, from the senses to organs and cells. Utilizes microscopic and endoscopic filming, extr
18. S01E18PlanesMay 22, 2000—Documentary examining the science, safety and history of aviation. Traces the evolution of planes through one century and two world wars. Us
19. S01E19Extreme WeatherAugust 28, 2000—Sun, wind, and rain are basic to life, but sometimes the weather is more than just that. Sometimes it's stronger, violent. The wind becomes
20. S01E20MummiesOctober 30, 2000—Documentary that unwraps the mystery of mummification, a practice that has permeated almost every age and culture. Using computer graphics a
21. S01E21SubmarinesFebruary 5, 2001—Modern submarines, enormous ships that are self-contained wonders of technology, are able to produce oxygen and water for their occupants. T
22. S01E22PyramidsMay 7, 2001—Documentary that goes inside the framework of pyramids to show how these structures have changed over time, starting as flat-roofed houses a
23. S01E23SpidersJuly 9, 2001—Documentary about spiders, showing how arachnids jump, spin webs and poison and digest their prey. Covered by only a thin skin, their tiny b

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1. S02E01Mastodon in your BackyardJuly 10, 2001—Not long ago North America was host to saber tooth cats, camels, mammoths and lions. Among these now seemingly exotic creatures, was the dis
2. S02E02VolcanoesJanuary 1, 2002—Take a look at the latest volcanic survey data and marvel at the frightening number of volcanoes heating up around the world. Is this a simp
3. S02E03IcemanMarch 21, 2002—On the basis of the more recent research methods on the Similaun mummy, it has been suggested empirically that the death of our progenitor,
4. S02E04PregnancyMarch 26, 2002—This visually stunning program takes viewers from the moment of conception to the moment of birth. Checking in at four-week intervals, it us

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