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Explorer

Season 2002 2002
TV-G

  • 2002-01-21T01:00:00Z on CNBC
  • 1h
  • 12h 17m (9 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
Now in its third decade, National Geographic Explorer travels around the world exploring topical news stories. Hosted by Lisa Ling, Explorer visits locations with unique events and fascinating stories.

11 episodes

2002-01-28T01:00:00Z

2002x02 Forgotten Desert

2002x02 Forgotten Desert

  • 2002-01-28T01:00:00Z2h

National Geographic Explorer goes to the Gobi desert in China to reveal the desert's secrets.

The fascinating journey to find the mysterious "Afghan Girl" whose haunting gaze captivated the world in a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine cover.

2002-07-01T00:00:00Z

2002x04 Stalking Leopards

2002x04 Stalking Leopards

  • 2002-07-01T00:00:00Z1h

A naturalist and filmmaker follows the life of a male leopard for 18 months as it strives to survive in South Africa's Mala Mala Game Reserve.

2002-07-22T00:00:00Z

2002x05 Terminal Velocity

2002x05 Terminal Velocity

  • 2002-07-22T00:00:00Z2h

National Geographic Explorer takes a look at the peregrine falcon.

2002x06 Lost Subs: Disaster At Sea

  • 2002-07-29T00:00:00Z55m

Explorer examines four submarine disasters: Russia's Kursk, the USS Squalus, Soviet K-19, and the USS Thresher.

2002-10-28T01:00:00Z

2002x07 Hornets From Hell

2002x07 Hornets From Hell

  • 2002-10-28T01:00:00Z1h

t's springtime in Japan and in this ethereal landscape of radiance and renewal; a monster awakens from its winter slumber. The Giant Japanese Hornet is the largest hornet in the world and is a fearsome combination of power, aggression and homicidal prowess. The venom of this gargantuan insect dissolves bone and tissue and its tremendous mandibles are capable of killing up to 40 victims per minute. National Geographic joins Dr. Masato Ono in his fascinating, and sometimes dangerous, quest to unlock the mysteries of the Giant Hornet and uncover the key to wasp society.

2002-11-18T01:00:00Z

2002x08 Owls: Silent Hunters

2002x08 Owls: Silent Hunters

  • 2002-11-18T01:00:00Z2h

A look into why owls are ideal nocturnal birds of prey.

The story of Robert Ballard's search for PT-109, which was commanded by John F. Kennedy in World War II, and sunk by the Japanese on Aug. 2, 1943.

A visit to an animal sanctuary in Tanzania.

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