Documentary on the domestic cat. One of the most popular of pets, the cat retains many behavior traits closely resembling the traits of the lion, the tiger and other larger wild felines.
The Great Lakes basin is a melting pot of tradition and history. The same waters that nourish the region's wildlife have also shaped the customs of the people who live along its shores. Join us for a survey of the Great Lakes and the fascinating people and wildlife that surround them. We'll engage with cleanup efforts to keep the lakes healthy and vital, and will also take up an investigation into the sinking of the ship the Edmund Fitzgerald. A diverse group of citizens, these people have one common denominator: the survival of their culture is linked to the preservation of the lakes.
A discussion of diamonds, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires - how they are mined, made by man, and the businesses involved from production to the sale of a cut gemstone.
This program spans the country to celebrate its' history, sights, spectacles, and traditions.
Explore the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago born of volcanic eruptions tens of millions of years ago. Fertile for evolution and protected by the immense Pacific Ocean, this isolated tropical haven produced an explosion of wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Once able to flourish, exquisite creatures such as the ancient green sea turtle, the playful monk seal, and the Hawaiian honeycreeper now exist in fragile habitats. Discover a land of precious and threatened life forms.