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Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Science & Nature
Please note that only primetime shows (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
are listed and described.

August:

	Wild!: Porpoises: Life and Death in the Fast Lane Follow the dramatic story of two young porpoises on opposite sides of the world as they interact with killer whales, dolphins and even humans. Friday, August 1, 8:00 p.m.
	Nature: Horse and Rider Every relationship between horse and rider rests on a few fundamental principles: understanding the animal, building trust, communication and working in unison. Sunday, August 3, 7:00 p.m.
	Wild!: Ice Age Horse The Icelandic horse has lived in isolation, close to the Artic Circle, for a thousand years. Its ancestors roamed the tundra after the first Ice Age. Today, the Icelandic horse has emerged from mythology and has become an integral part of the country’s culture. Sunday, August 3 & Friday, August 8, 8:00 p.m.
	Nova ScienceNow In all new episodes, Nova ScienceNow covers a variety of cutting-edge science topics including: a pill that could extend the human lifespan, space elevators and satellite imaging of ancient Mayan ruins. Tuesday, August 5, 12 & 19, 8:00 p.m.
	Nature: Dolphin Defender More than 25 years ago, filmmaker Hardy Jones set out to learn everything he could about dolphins. Since then, Jones has spent more time with dolphins than most humans, developing unique insights into what goes on in their sophisticated societies. Sunday, August 10, 7:00 p.m
	Wild!: Giraffes: Africa's High Society Giraffes are believed to have been living on the plains of Africa for more than 20 million years. Although the males battle for mating rights, the giraffe lives life as a part of a herd. Sunday, August 10 & Friday, August 15, 8:00 p.m.
	Anatomy of a Hurricane This documentary goes inside the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, during the 2004 hurricane season. With breathtaking satellite images, get a revealing look at the stressful work of the people who struggle to make accurate weather predictions. Wednesday, August 13, 8:30 p.m
	Nature: Wisdom of the Wild From ancient times to modern, human lives have been influenced by animals. Find out some of the surprising ways in which animals help teach, heal and strengthen humans and the ways we continue to observe and emulate animal behavior to learn nature's lessons. Sunday, August 17, 7:00 p.m.
	Wild!: Invincible Wolf Wolves have long been persecuted, largely because they are viewed as threats to livestock. But more than 1,000 wolves still share the ancient Baltic forests with lynx, bears and bison—animals that have long disappeared from most of Europe. Sunday, August 17 & Friday, August 22, 8:00 p.m.
	Gates of the Arctic: Alaska's Brooks Range The vast and remote Brooks Range, a mountain chain stretching across northern Alaska and into Canada, inspired a national wilderness-protection movement. Journey to this seldom-seen natural treasure to explore the region's inhabitants, culture and history. Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 p.m.
	Nature: A Mystery in Alaska Alaska is home to one of the world's most complex ecosystems, and also one of the greatest wildlife mysteries—many animal populations declining dramatically with no explanations why. Nature attempts to unravel at least part of the enigma. Sunday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.
	Wild!: Alaska's Wild Giants Travel to Alaska’s Denali, a six million acre park in the pristine wilderness, to witness some of America’s most dramatic and powerful hunters in this extraordinary adventure story. Sunday, August 24 & Friday, August 29, 8:00 p.m.
	Nature: Animals Behaving Worse As we push farther into natural habitats to form suburbs and cities, we not only enter our animal neighbors' backyards, but they move into ours. This film examines new examples of animal/human conflicts caused by burgeoning construction and development. Sunday, August 31, 7:00 p.m.
	Wild!: Forest Tigers After spending two years together, a family of wild tigers in India must go their separate ways. Survival is not easy and competition is tough for territory and food. Sunday, August 31, 8:00 p.m.

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