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Shadows passing across the moon, a soft beating of unseen wings in the dark, distant cries blown back by the wind, a line of geese flying high these are some of the familiar fragments that are part of the mystery of migration. Waterfowl, shorebirds…

Rugged, unique, unconquerable. Baja California the only North American land that turned back the Spanish Conquistadors. This desert peninsula has repelled waves of humankind, leaving its marine ecosystems intact and filled with life. From manta rays…

Beyond the great Mackenzie River in northern Canada, the shaggy Wood Bison has made a strong comeback. In spring, the playful calves are serenaded by the bugling of sandhill cranes. During the short summer, the belligerent bulls gore each other in…

For millennia, an unbelievable, an unknown island existed in dark shadows. Tour the twilight of the place we now know as Bathurst, amidst the wild calls of untamed residents. Summer is only a brief window of light etched in partially melting ice and…

The grizzly bear, symbol of true wilderness, stands against the brilliant backdrop of autumn tundra. Few other creatures hold our imagination and awe more than these majestic bears. Fierce yet vulnerable, grizzlies have been pushed north by their…

The strange and beautiful displays of grouse convey many nuances of meaning and serve many purposes. The communal displays of prairie chicken, sharp-tailed and sage grouse in open grasslands; the solitary displays of ruffed, spruce and blue grouse…

Recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, Beaverhill Lake is a vital staging and breeding ground for numerous feathered species. This shallow lake brims with action from the time snow geese and tens of thousands of other migratory birds…

The thunder of a thousand hooves echoes across the tundra. Caribou, the only deer truly suited for life in the North, are on the move to their wintering grounds. From the tiny Peary caribou in the High Arctic to the secretive woodland caribou of the…

Nature s perfect hunter, silently stalking prey from moose to mice, unchallenged atop the food chain. In mountains, forests and even deserts across North America, this shy and elusive cat lives a solitary life. Threatened by mankind, the cougar can…

See this treasure through the eyes of one of the forest s most extraordinary vocalists- barred owls as they raise their chicks to explore their home in the old growth pocket.

This is the fascinating saga of the return of wolves to Yellowstone and Jasper National Parks. The film details how they interact with the wapiti, and how their wild lives are influenced by people who visit the park. Follow wolves on the hunt during…

Arguably the tallest and steepest mountain in the world, Mt. McKinley has earned its majestic reputation as the "High One". This moody titan of the Alaskan mountain range reigns over Denali National Park and Preserve. A protected…

Where the gentle prairie grasslands blends into the aspen parkland and ultimately gives way to the boreal forest lies Prince Albert National Park. It is a place of subtle beauty that has inspired many, including the famous author-conservationist…

This film features "High Arctic Close-Up," showcasing rare footage of the High Arctic's polar deserts and icecaps, including migrating birds, and "Destroyers of Mountains," depicting glacial erosion in the Rocky Mountains…

Filmed in the mountains, prairies and aspen parklands, we see a pregnant doe in the early stages of giving birth and big antlered buck sparring. The behavior of the evasive White-tail is compared with that of the less secretive mule deer. Biologists…

In the twilight days of winter, herds of shaggy-coated muskox dig for the ground-hugging plants that mean their survival in the sub-zero cold. But the country of the muskox in summer is a land rich in colour and light, and teeming with life. In this…

This film shows the interesting and diverse wildlife of the beautiful and spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains. Included are some of the world s most powerful carnivores the grizzly bear, black bear, timber wolf and mountain lion. Also included are…

Two worlds collide on the west coast of Canada's Vancouver Island, where the endless rhythms of the Pacific Ocean meet head-on with the temperate rain forest. A spectacular array of creatures adapted to this demanding and ever-changing…

Illegal hunting is a serious, yet rarely reported crime. Join actual conservation officers on a poaching investigation of a bighorn sheep. Discover how a dedicated team of wilderness enforces relies on careful fieldwork, scientific and DNA analysis…

As the Arctic Ocean tidal waters ebb and flow through the Anderson River Delta, a second tide, a tide of light arrives to shine once more. At wintering grounds around the world the feathered masses of the Arctic begin to stir as the thrilling call…

Journey to a land where elephants wander: a land of ancient dramas and intriguing mystery. Here, young cubs wrestle in a lion's embrace. Elegant flamingos flourish where few can survive. Giants clash in battles for supremacy and a kaleidoscope…

The brilliant red waves of salmon filling the Adams River peak every four years, as countless sockeye return to their birthplace to spawn the next generation and then die. Their relentless journey spans thousands of kilometers, past countless…

Who rules the land of Admiralty Island in the Alaska Panhandle? Grizzly bears, emperors of the northwestern coastal rainforest. This island is the home of one of the highest bear densities on earth. Discover the natural history of this bear country…

"Survivors of the Short Grass: Call of the Loon" is a wildlife documentary transcript exploring the resilient animals of North America's short grass prairie, including sage grouse, pronghorn antelope, badgers, and burrowing owls,…