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Experience your world as never before with the Ultimate Planet Earth Collection including the official companion book, complete DVD Set and behind-the-scenes documentary.Planet Earth 5 DVD Set - Standard:More than five years in the making, Planet Earth redefines blue-chip natural history filmmaking and continues the Discovery Channel mission to provide the highest quality programming in the world.Award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver narrates this 11-part series. You'll be amazed by never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time and unprecedented high-definition production techniques.Features:11 episodes and bonus materialsA behind-the-scenes look at the equipment, technology and danger that went into the making of this incredible seriesBehind-the-scenes featurettes on each episode Bonus disc featuring "The Future" documentary - a three-part companion series revealing the vulnerability of the natural history of earth.Pole to PoleFollow the sun as it touches the lives of creatures across the planet, bringing a fresh understanding of how the world is interconnected. From African herds migrating hundreds of miles in search of water to desperate animal hunts, Pole to Pole examines how the seasons produce the greatest spectacles on Earth.MountainsTour the planet's mightiest mountain ranges and meet the rare animals that inhabit them. From a never-before-seen hunt by snow leopards on the treacherous slopes of the Himalayas to a family of pumas struggling to survive the unstable weather of the Andes, Mountains reveals life on the planet's highest peaks. Deep OceanExplore the depths of the planet's oceans and discover some of this mysterious world's most spectacular species. From light shows performed by squids to the blue whale, the largest animal to ever exist, Deep Ocean investigates the waters that cover two-thirds of the Earth's surface yet remain largely unknown. DesertsVoyage to the world's harshest environments and learn how life manages to keep a precarious hold in every desert. From the llama-like guanacos of Chile's Atacama Desert that survive by licking dew from cactus spines to lions that scour arid Namibia for antelopes, Deserts unravels the secrets behind survival in unimaginable conditions. Ice WorldsVenture to the poles of our planet and find the harshest wild lands, where seasonal change is extreme. From emperor penguins which defy the coldest conditions on Earth to the polar bear that emerges from hibernation with her new cubs, Ice Worlds explores an ecosystem in which few could survive. Shallow SeaDive into the planet's shallow waters where sunlight reaches the seabed and find an explosion of life. From the rarely seen cooperation between snakes and fish hunting for food to the journey of a humpback whale and her newborn calf traveling thousands of miles in search of food, Shallow Seas explores the rarely seen sights of the world's mighty oceans. Great Plain

Experience your world as never before with the Planet Earth DVD & Book Gift Set.Planet Earth 5 DVD Set - Standard:More than five years in the making, Planet Earth redefines blue-chip natural history filmmaking and continues the Discovery Channel mission to provide the highest quality programming in the world.Award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver narrates this 11-part series. You'll be amazed by never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time and unprecedented high-definition production techniques.Features:11 episodes and bonus materialsA behind-the-scenes look at the equipment, technology and danger that went into the making of this incredible seriesBehind-the-scenes featurettes on each episode Bonus disc featuring "The Future" documentary - a three-part companion series revealing the vulnerability of the natural history of earth.Pole to PoleFollow the sun as it touches the lives of creatures across the planet, bringing a fresh understanding of how the world is interconnected. From African herds migrating hundreds of miles in search of water to desperate animal hunts, Pole to Pole examines how the seasons produce the greatest spectacles on Earth. MountainsTour the planet's mightiest mountain ranges and meet the rare animals that inhabit them. From a never-before-seen hunt by snow leopards on the treacherous slopes of the Himalayas to a family of pumas struggling to survive the unstable weather of the Andes, Mountains reveals life on the planet's highest peaks. Deep OceanExplore the depths of the planet's oceans and discover some of this mysterious world's most spectacular species. From light shows performed by squids to the blue whale, the largest animal to ever exist, Deep Ocean investigates the waters that cover two-thirds of the Earth's surface yet remain largely unknown. DesertsVoyage to the world's harshest environments and learn how life manages to keep a precarious hold in every desert. From the llama-like guanacos of Chile's Atacama Desert that survive by licking dew from cactus spines to lions that scour arid Namibia for antelopes, Deserts unravels the secrets behind survival in unimaginable conditions. Ice WorldsVenture to the poles of our planet and find the harshest wild lands, where seasonal change is extreme. From emperor penguins which defy the coldest conditions on Earth to the polar bear that emerges from hibernation with her new cubs, Ice Worlds explores an ecosystem in which few could survive. Shallow SeaDive into the planet's shallow waters where sunlight reaches the seabed and find an explosion of life. From the rarely seen cooperation between snakes and fish hunting for food to the journey of a humpback whale and her newborn calf traveling thousands of miles in search of food, Shallow Seas explores the rarely seen sights of the world's mighty oceans. Great PlainsTrek to the Earth's largest land habitats, where vast open spaces play host to the bigge

Join naturalist Jeff Corwin on a globe-spanning quest to see the world's most interesting and unusual animals. In this 10-disc set

Join naturalist Jeff Corwin on a globe-spanning quest to see the world's most interesting and unusual animals. In this 10-disc set

Bear Grylls has served with the British Special Forces, climbed Everest and explored the Arctic. In this exciting series he shows us how to survive the toughest and most remote environments on the planet by putting himself in the position of a stranded tourist. He parachutes into rainforests and abseils into deserts, lakes and the highest, most inhospitable peaks in America. Using his specialist survival techniques to find his way out of these wildernesses, he climbs sheer cliffs, navigates white water and icy crevasses, encounters predators and forages for maggots, raw fish, alligator meat and live snakes as food. BAJA DESERT: Bear is in Baja, Mexico tackling overwhelming odds to survive the challenges of the desert. A bee sting turns into a frightening threat to Bear's survival when he suffers a massive allergic reaction. THE DEEP SOUTH: In the swamps of the Deep South, Bear dodges alligator attacks, tangles with snakes and uses his ingenuity to hook a catfish with his bare hands. IRELAND: On the rugged West Coast of Ireland, Bear gets stuck in a peat bog retrieving a dead sheep and risks hypothermia when he's washed out of his shelter overnight. SOUTH DAKOTA: Bear's latest adventure takes him to South Dakota, home to three incredible wilderness areas: the Black Hills, the Great Plains and the Badlands. YUKON: Like the pioneers in search of gold, Bear fights his way across the frozen wastelands of North America's Yukon, battling to stay afloat in treacherous white water. ROMANIA: Bear enters Dracula country-the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania- where he encounters steep ravines and comes face to face with a brown bear. TURKEY: Bear heads for the Anatolian plateau in Turkey. From freezing mountain tops to the lifeless steppes, he battles white-water rapids, poisonous snakes and scorpions. BELIZE: In the jungles of Belize, Bear plays Tarzan, comes face to face with a nine-foot boa constrictor and is left hanging by his fingertips over a raging white-water river. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Jumping from a hovering helicopter into open water, Bear swims to a deserted island with no water and nothing for breakfast except a tarantula. OREGON: Deep in the Oregon wilderness, Bear takes on Hell's Canyon. Huge snowdrifts, 150-foot cliffs and the frigid waters of the Snake River stand between him and town.

It's a moonless night in the desert. You're alone and so far from civilization that the Milky Way seems within reach. A barn owl screeches; a musky scent fills the air. Suddenly there's a rustle behind you. Is it a jackrabbit - or is it the only clue that a mountain lion is ready to pounce? In the distance, a coyote howls, and the panic starts to set in... Welcome to the new series NIGHT, a shocking and sometimes terrifying journey into the depths of night's darkness - and an often fearful look at the creatures that lurk there. From sunset to sunrise, we'll follow our animal expert host, Brandon McMillan, on a global search for answers: What does it mean to be nocturnal? Where do nocturnal creatures exist? And why do they scare us to death?Panthers - Brandon journeys into the twisted labyrinth of the Florida Everglades on a quest to find the Florida Panther, a creature so elusive it has never been filmed at night. Crocs - Brandon sets off into the Florida Everglades to find one of the world's most important predators, the American Crocodile. Brandon canoes off through the mangrove forest where a crocodile attacks his boat and he and his crew barely escape with their lives. Red Wolves - Wildlife biologist Michael Morse teaches Brandon to howl while the two search for red wolves on the hunt. When a pack of red wolves finally answers Brandon's call, he ventures out into the forest and witness the rare sight of wolves at at a fresh kill. Bats - Brandon travels to the remote jungles of Peru to find Vampire Bats. After much searching, their patience is rewarded as they capture a vampire bat in their net and examine its unique nocturnal traits. Caiman - The rivers of the Peruvian jungle play host to Brandon and his crew as they search for the elusive Black Caiman, one of the area's most aggressive predators. Brandon spots a caiman from the boat and manages to get his hands on this mysterious prehistoric creature. Fer-de-Lance - Brandon heads deep into the Amazon jungle at night in search of one of the deadliest snakes in the world, the Fer-de-Lance. Night Monkeys - In the deep jungle of Peru, Brandon meets up with night monkey expert Ricardo Sanchez to try and find the rare creatures. Coyote - Setting up a vantage point high above the creek, Brandon waits until the dead of night when a coyote quietly picks his way through the brush and the crew captures it on film. Squid - Brandon meets up with squid expert Scott Cassell to night dive with the dangerous Humboldt Squid. On their first dive, Brandon and Scott capture a large Humboldt, but Brandon must retreat to the surface when he runs out of air.Sharks - After a risky night cage dive, Brandon and Eli get into the water and dive amongst a feeding frenzy of vicious lemon sharks. Hippos - Brandon seeks to delve deeper into the aggressive nighttime activities of an animal most consider harmless: the hippo. Lions - Brandon ventures out at night in Kenya to witness a lion pride on the hunt. With the

Join host Mike Rowe for an unsanitary look at the dirty jobs that someone has to do. From one fine mess to another, Rowe demonstrates how sewer inspectors, garbage collectors and other unkempt heroes keep the world clean for the rest of us. It's a fun, foul look at some of the grimiest, grungiest, grossest jobs around.Snake ResearcherTravel with Mike to the Lake Erie Water Snake Outreach Center and become a snake researcher for a day. After wrangling snakes from nearby lakes and shores, Mike returns to the lab to get a dirty lesson on how to make snakes regurgitate their lunch.Penguin KeeperLearn the art of concrete stamping as Mike joins a rowdy construction crew in California. But first, Mike visits the historic Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, where he tries out the job of a penguin keeper. Watch in disgust as he crawls into nests to cleanout penguin excrement, feathers and food.This title is part of Season 2. Join Mike as he wrangles deadly water snakes, then joins a rowdy construction crew to learn the art of concrete stamping.

Describes the life cycle, behavior, and habitat of a corn snake.

Every terrarium hobbyist and prospective owner of reptiles or amphibians will want to read, reread, and constantly refer to this fact-filled, color-illustrated book. It offers enthusiasts detailed advice and information on everything from choosing and acquiring an animal to its feeding, housing, breeding, and health care. The author, an expert herpetologist, discusses advantages and disadvantages of acquiring captive-bred animals verses collecting them from the wild. He also advises on which reptiles and amphibians amateurs should avoid collecting, how to maintain hygienic and properly heated and lighted cages and terrariums, and how to treat the animals

For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new reptile and amphibian series. Each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains all-new, in-depth, current information on a wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health care. All authors are experienced writers and experts in their field. Every book is fully illustrated and contains multiple sidebars and tip boxes. This book includes a breeding chapter that details the various color varieties and how to produce them. It also contains a section on finding and photographing snakes in nature. Every species and subspecies of North American rat snake is included.

More Corn Snakes, Elaphe guttata, are kept in the terrarium more than any other snake, and this is the most popular and best snake for beginners. Included here are details on natural history, terrarium care, and breeding of the Corn Snake in its many colo

These snake-hobbyists? favorites range in color from red through orange, yellow, brown, and gray. All are powerful constrictors, and are commonly found in the Western Hemisphere from southeastern Canada to Central America , as well as in Europe and Asia. This heavily illustrated book avoids technical language while offering sound advice and reliable information to current and soon-to-be pet owners. Written by animal specialists, veterinarians, and trainers, the titles in this series focus on pets of all kinds?different dog and cat breeds, birds, fish, reptiles, small animals, yard animals, and even exotic pets. All Pet Owner?s Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.