Crowley County Combined Library

An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.

A story of three animal families on a journey across our planet - polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals.

Kevin Richardson is a self-taught animal behaviorist with an uncanny abilty to work with some of the planet's largest predators. The Kingdom of the White Lion - a reserve that is home to several large lion prides - is under threat, and Kevin is working tirelessly to save it. National Geographic documents Kevin's efforts to maintain the sanctuary.

Examines the lives and habitats of North American wolves, with a particular focus on their return to the wild in areas where they had become extinct.

Volume 1 introduces us to the mammals and to insect-eaters and herbivores. Volume 2 discusses mammals with special adaptations for finding food, and looks at carnivores and omnivores. Volume 3 looks at sea mammals, and tree-dwellers. Volume 4 examines the lives of monkeys and humans.

Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Brian Wignall, teamed up with his wife, Julie, and their daughter, Amelia, to explore ten natural wonders and mysteries of the American West.

Showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life's most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting-but risky-as the cubs' playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches.

"Filmed over two years in some of the most beautiful places on the planet, Earth Songs is inspired by the celebrated National Geographic and BBC documentaries of recent years. Greenland, Patagonia, Hawaii, Iceland, Peru, Alaska, The Caribbean, New Zealand, and the Canadian Rockies play host to rare animals and breathtaking scenery. Narrated by actor Michael York ... Earth Songs will take you on a journey of ageless wisdom, inspiring poetry and stunning...

A London writer moves to the coast of Scotland where he and his pet otter make friends with the local lady doctor and her dog.

"Turtle Odyssey" explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian Sea Turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey across the ocean. The film follows Bunji from a hatchling into adulthood as she swims thousands of miles, meeting incredible creatures and having some truly wild encounters. -- partial back cover.