Seasons & Episodes
Watching Wildlife
Everyone has seen wildlife at one time or another... a squirrel darting up a tree... a deer bounding across the road. Th
Swamp Critters
I'm in this seafood market to make a point about our swamps. That may seem funny because many people love seafood, yet h
Wild Dogs
The domestic Dog has won affection granted no other animal. Surprisingly, "our best friend" closely resembles its wild c
Mountain Monarchs
Alpine animals are truly the kings of survival. In order to survive in a severe and unpredictable habitat, all have adap
Time of the Grizzly
The Grizzly Bear is funny and ferocious, a quivering coward and a daring hero, easily tamed yet forever wild. This disap
At the Crossroads
This exploration of wildlife's struggle for survival presents many Endangered Mammals, Birds and Fishes that have never
Bighorn!
A band of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is observed through the seasons. When springtime splashes the mountain meadows wi
The Wolf and the Whitetail
Witness the wondrous birth of tiny twin Deer fawns, and see wide-eyed Wolf pups emerge from their den. Both the Deer and
Living with Wildlife
Over millions of years, man has evolved into the dominant species on Earth. Throughout all this time, we've had a relati
Wild Babies
Childhood is the age of delight and discovery for wild animals. Lively baby Skunks, Flying Squirrels, Owls, Black Bears,
Animal Oddities
The strangest features of some creatures are the very elements which have allowed them to survive. Claymation of prehist
Born to Run
The Pronghorn Antelope of these vast western prairies is, in fact, not an Antelope at all. Instead, it's the sole member
Owls - Lords of Darkness
As the rising sun first brightens America's wildlife habitat, the morning sun moves across our continent. It will warm t
Hog Wild
Many thousands of these intelligent creatures roam the woods from Georgia to California. Some, bristling Boars with huge
Antlered Kingdom
Antlers are the peculiar property of the deer family. No other creature in the world has this special kind of structure
Wild Wings
America's Birds come in all shapes and sizes, and they range from homely to breathtaking. But they share one thing in co
Wild Cats
We all know domestic cats. We've seen them savagely attack a ball of yarn, contentedly purr on our laps, and instinctive
The Man Who Loved Bears - Part 1
Marty Stouffer is studying wildlife in a remote Colorado wilderness. One spring day, he comes across the tracks of a Gri
The Man Who Loved Bears - Part 2
Over the summer, the adventurous cub encounters many other creatures, among them a hungry Cougar. As winter approaches,
Backyard Wildlife
Some wild animals have not only survived our progress, but are actually thriving within numerous urban areas. Raccoons,
All American Animals
We all think of ourselves of as Americans, but what does that really mean? I'm part Norwegian, part Scotch Irish, and pa
Feathered Jewels
The fifteen species of Hummingbirds that nest north of Mexico are exquisitely beautiful in their multi-colored iridescen
Ringtailed Rascals
Why is it that animals with unusual markings seem to hold special significance for us? We're fascinated by the Jaguar's
Canyon Creatures
Here in canyon country. Solitary, silent, and seemingly empty, these vast spaces are like the bare skeleton of Earth's l
Wolverine Country
I'm here in northwest Montana, not far from the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. These mountains are the home of a legendar
Fascinating Fishes
A "Fish" is such a standard shape that we seldom think how ancient, yet how perfectly modern, is this superbly successfu
Wild Refuge
From the first - and smallest - Refuge, created on Florida's 3-acre Pelican Island in 1902, to the 8,900,000 acres of Al
Fishers in the Family - Part 1
The slender, luxuriously-furred Fisher is misnamed -- it does not catch fish. Cat-sized members of the Weasel family, Fi
Fishers in the Family - Part 2
The growing Fishers need to learn how to survive on their own before they can be released into the forest. Marty takes t
Photographing Wildlife
Even as a kid growing up in rural Arkansas, I was interested in photography. To me it was some sort of magic. Our parent
North Woods Lynx
Elegant and graceful, the Lynx is one of Nature's finest physical specimens. Its primary quarry is the elusive Snowshoe
Wookpeckers - Nature's Hammerheads
Have you ever walked in the woods and seen a hole high up in a tree? Chances are that even though a small mammal or anot
Designs for Defense
Wild animals have evolved a wide range of survival tactics. They must eat, and they must keep from being eaten. For pred
Cutthroat - Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake has a vast underwater wilderness never seen by the two million annual visitors to this National Park. I
Cutthroat - Yellowstone River
Dive into the underwater spawning ritual of Trout and related species. The crew's exploration takes them deeper into the
Cutthroat - Grizzly Creek
The last part of our search for the Cutthroat Trout took us to the bottom of Yellowstone Lake. Now, we follow the trout
Killer Mice
Through the night, a ravenous predator stalks its unwary prey. With a swift bite to the skull, it slays the victim, then
Controversial Coyote
It's easy to imagine the untamed wildness of the good old days as you listen to a lone Coyote sing its ancient song. To
Remarkable Reptiles
Many species of Reptiles reside in the USA, their lives, their habitats, and what makes them remarkable are compared to
Tracking Wildlife
Catching a glimpse of a wild creature is always a thrill, but it's not always easy. For one thing, many of them are acti
Pennsylvania Whitetail
The White-tailed Deer is our most familiar large Mammal -- and our number one big-game animal. In states like Pennsylvan
Woodies and Hoodies
We sometimes think of ducks as clumsy barnyard birds that waddle around quacking like cartoon characters. A duck on land
King of Snakes
In a confrontation with a Rattlesnake, this snake will win. Unharmed because it is immune to the venom, it swallows its
Family Feud
Is there a peaceable kingdom? Not really. Wild animals have "sibling rivalries" just like humans. Ironically, related sp
River of Bears
Each summer, as Salmon make their spawning run, a gathering of the largest carnivores in North America also takes place.
Wild Texas
Texas is big! It's also wild and incredibly varied. In this state, there are at least six dramatically different life zo
A Prairie Park
Two hundred years ago, unbroken prairie stretched over 1000 miles of America's heartland. Today, little remains of that
The Grouse and the Goshawk
Most predators and prey have evolved in unison. They are so closely matched that every day is an "Animal Olympics." Inti
Otters of the Adirondacks
If I were a wild animal, I'd be a River Otter. Now, some of you would probably be a Grizzly Bear, big and powerful. Or a
Growing Up Wild
Family camping trips take on added interest now that Marty and Diane Stouffer's daughter Hannah is old enough to keep up
Swamp Bear - Part 1
In the eerie backwater bayous of southern Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, Marty Stouffer poles a traditional pirogue to t
Swamp Bear - Part 2
Continuing to search the wild heart of bayou country, Marty finds and follows more clues, meeting creatures both friendl
Beautiful Blues
This episode concentrates on the color blue in nature. It shows many plants and animals that are blue in color or has bl
Timberdoodles of Moosehorn
"Timberdoodle, Bogsucker, Twister" -- the Woodcock and its nicknames are equally unusual. It flies as slowly as 5 mph, o
Minnesota Mink
It's most widely known as a status symbol when its skin is fashioned into luxury garments. But there's much more to a Mi
Season of the Seals
The Pacific Coast's various species of Seals and Sea Lions spend most of their lives roaming the ocean, coming ashore on
Wild Turkey - Part 1
By viewer request, we look at a Bird whose story is woven into our culture. Yet this creature, the Pilgrim's choice for
Wild Turkey - Part 2
This species is one of game management's greatest success stories. Our traditional symbol of Nature's abundance was once
Snakedance
While investigating life in an Oklahoma cave, Marty Stouffer discovers a pair of male Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes e
Managing Wildlife
Managing wildlife most often means managing humans -- the primary predator in virtually all our ecosystems. Through this
Cliffhangers
Montana's Glacier National Park, with its breathtaking scenic vistas and sheer cliffs, is the cloud-scraping home of the
White On White
On the Arctic tundra, predator and prey alike are aided by fur or feathers the color of snow. Some, like the Gyrfalcon a
Family Of Foxes
In French, the Fox is called "Reynard", meaning "unconquerable through his cleverness". Is this charming canid as crafty
Peculiar Plants
All life on earth is dependent on the energy from plants. All our food and all the oxygen in the air we breathe have the
A Multitude of Mollusks
Mollusks are among the oldest living organisms, their fossils dating back 600 million years. And to this day, wherever t
Marmot Mountain
Amid the scenic springtime beauty of the wild Rockies, we meet a colony of Yellow-bellied Marmots waking from winter hib
Old Man Muskrat
The most widely distributed mammal in North America, is the Muskrat. This medium sized rodent lives anywhere it can find
Chipmunks Of Yosemite
Yosemite, one of our most spectacular National Parks, is home to six species of Chipmunks. Each is found at a different
Bobcat
Our most common wild feline is a perfectly designed predator -- quick and clever enough to capture a tiny Meadow Mouse,
Evergreen
Our most enduring trees are the Evergreens -- the oldest, tallest, and largest of all living things! Long ago, people th
Bushytails
If you walk through a forest anywhere in North America, you're likely to hear the scolding chatter of a tree Squirrel. T
Cottontails and Kin
As a child, some of my favorite storybook characters were Rabbits - Peter Cottontail, Uncle Wiggly, and most of all, Br'
Birds of Peace
Since ancient times, the faithful, home-loving Dove has been a universal sign of peace. The billing and cooing of a cour
Birds of Prey
Symbols of noble power and unsurpassed freedom --Falcons, Hawks and Eagles still arouse in us a centuries-old mystique.
Weasels: Sleek and Savage-Part 1
Among our least known, and yet most intriguing, Mammals are the Weasels. They are probably the most beneficial of our pr
Weasels: Sleek and Savage-Part 2
The many members of the Weasel Family are known for their luxurious fur and for their often-aggressive dispositions. Whi
Olympic Odyssey
From fern-filled rain forests to towering, glaciered peaks, the lush beauty of our Pacific Northwest has many levels. St
Badlands
With ravaged rocks and grotesque patterns of erosion, South Dakota's Badlands National Park looks as empty and desolate
Shenandoah Springtime
One of America's loveliest National Parks is at its most spectacular when Dogwood and Rhododendron burst into bloom. We
Attracting Wildlife
If you can't go to see all the wildlife you'd like, then maybe you can attract more of it to your own backyard or window
Valley of the Elk
With their proud bearing and stately crown of antlers, Elk are admired by many as the most elegant member of the Deer fa
Dancers of the Dawn
In springtime, in the mysterious hour before sunrise, feathered shadows gather on secluded display grounds, risking pred
The Incredible Shrew
A savage little beast eats constantly to support its high metabolism. Of the more than 4000 species of Mammals on earth,
Pretty as a Quail
With its shy habits, soft plumage, and alert dark eyes, it's no wonder the Bobwhite Quail of our southeastern states ins
Meet the Marten
From branch to branch leaps a lithe hunter, alert in its pursuit of Squirrels, Birds and other prey. Its rich golden fur
Beneficial Bats
Long the misunderstood subject of myth and legend, Bats are hardly a favorite form of wildlife. Yet they are among our m
Birds of a Feather
Birds are distinguished from other animals by their feathers. Few of Nature's creations surpass the feather's function,
Call to Courtship
As spring unfolds, the sweet melodies of Birds provide a welcome break from the stillness of winter. The trills and eye-
A Nest is Best
A Bird does not need a house to make itself a happy home. They can be cup-shaped, or long and hollow, like gourds. They
Shades of Gray
Nature's artistry includes brightly colored feathers, fur, petals and scales designed to attract mates or ward off enemi
The First Ten Years
A decade of North America's fascinating and varied creatures, spectacular locations, and imaginative filmmaking have com
Magnificent as a Moose
Ridiculed for its awkward appearance and homely face, this largest member of the Deer family is actually one of the most
Truth about Turtles
They were here even before the Dinosaurs appeared, and they remain with us today -- tough and adaptable, patient and per
Prince of the Pond
You may not be able to turn one into a prince, but Frogs are certainly royal in their ability to adapt to many types of
The Prickly Porcupine
One of the few creatures that can afford to turn its back on an enemy, the Porcupine has approximately 30,000 good reaso
Those Smelly Skunks
There are four American species -- Striped, Spotted, Hog-nosed and Hooded -- and each is a variation on the same theme:
The Amazing Armadillo
Like a well equipped soldier, the Armadillo of our southern states is always dressed for battle. Its lizard-like skin an
In the Forest
This poetic look at America's forests leads us into the shadowed depths of woodlands from Louisiana's steamy cypress swa
Whitebark
The Whitebark pine tree has wingless seeds that do not disperse in the wind. How does this stout member of the Evergreen
Kids and Critters
In Spring, the wilderness is full of new baby animals. Unfortunately, some will lose track of their parents when explori
Billion Dollar Bass
The aptly-named Largemouth Bass is the top game fish in America and, as a result, Big Business to fishermen. Marty Stouf
The Beauty of Butterflies
Few of Nature's creatures thrill us more than the short-lived Butterfly. During the warm spring and summer months, Butte
Belligerent as a Badger
Even those as bold as the Bobcat know it's not very bright to pick a fight with a Badger. The quarrelsome Badger remains
Headgear
Horns are permanent, while antlers are shed annually. The forked horns of the Pronghorn Antelope may prove to be the mis
A Tale about Tails
Last but surely not least, tails are a vital and intriguing part of any creature's anatomy. Animal's tails come in a fas
Some Feet have Noses
Did you know that feet do much more than just move animals from place to place? They are fascinating in their wide diver
The Eyes have it
Did you ever wonder why a predator's eyes are right in the front of its head, while its prey's eyes are on either side?
Colors in Nature
From rich reds to bright yellows, cool blues to velvet blacks, the many colors we perceive in Nature evolved because the
Wild Wyoming
Wyoming has more wildlife -- both in broad diversity of species and also in sheer numbers -- than any other state south
Home is where There's Habitat
Whether it's the gnarled old Scrub Oak that hosts an intricate web of a Spider, or a raging river filled with Trout, a c
Zoom in on Wildflowers
Marty rides the flowery Great Divide from Mexico to Canada. Marty Stouffer rides the Great Divide from Mexican to Canadi
Year of the Mustang, Part 1
Five hundred years ago, Spanish Conquistadors re-introduced the Horse to the Americas. A handful escaped and grew into v
Year of the Mustang, Part 2
As our fascinating story of a band of Wild Mustangs continues, Raven, the Mustang stallion, and his son Diamond are rele
Queen of the Ice
The mother Polar Bear is admired for her beauty, ferocity and patience. In a frigid landscape, a Polar Bear emerges from
X Rated Imports
Come along and trace the misadventures of America's wildlife aliens. Throngs of European Starlings, hordes of Norway Rat
Wing over the Marsh
Birds come in all shapes and sizes and share the power of flight. America's Birds come in all shapes and sizes, and they
People of the Bison
Bison once grazed America in herds so vast the prairie appeared a moving blanket of deep brown. The native people of the
Cute as a Cub
Marty and Diane Stouffer's children, Hannah and Luke, narrate a charming romp. Grizzly, Polar, and Black Bear cubs learn
Just little Varmints
Our cameras study all of these under-appreciated little critters. Ground Squirrels would not win a popularity contest; u
The Bill makes the Bird
Whether it chisels, pecks or cracks, a Bird's bill plays a big part in what unique Ecological Niche it will fill. With s
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