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The New Explorers
The Beauty of the Beast
Bill Kurtis takes a close look at the mighty grizzly bear with researchers at Yellowstone National Park. Then, learn more about dolphin intelligence and the fascinating way in which they communicate.
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Running Out of Time
Laurie and Dan Krause moved to South Africa to try to protect the African cheetah.
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Secrets of an Ancient Culture
Bill Kurtis takes you deep inside the African Maasailands and through the Ngorongoro Crater to search for a mysterious warrior artifact that Maasai tribesmen use to maintain their traditions.
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The New Explorers
Rescuing a River
Bill Kurtis tells the story of scientists who are trying to save the Rio Paraguay, the second largest river in South America. They fear that a plan to turn the river into a giant shipping highway could harm the environment.
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Environmental S.W.A.T. Team
Host Bill Kurtis joins five members of Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Team in Bolivia as they work with local scientists.
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The New Explorers
Orphans of Time
Sail through the caves of Greece to examine the endangered monk seals.
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Mystery Through the Lens
Walter McCrone demonstrates how he uses a simple light microscope to solve many scientific mysteries. And, computers, lasers, DNA fingerprints, psychological profiles--they're all tools of crime profiler John Douglas, who has assisted the FBI.
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The New Explorers
Journey to Save a Crane
Ornithologist John Fitzpatrick documents the discovery of a new species of bird.