NaN/100 votes#1 - In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins
Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/1994
Following Anthony Hopkins to Tanzania to study lions. Included: an encounter with Masai warriors; the lioness's role in the hunt; footage of zebras and wildebeests.
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#2 - Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon
Season 13 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/1994
This installment of PBS's multi-award winning Nature series delves into the life and history of the highly endangered giant panda. Nature: Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon studies the habits and habitats of the giant panda throughout China's Sleeping Dragon Mountains.
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#3 - Warts and All
Season 13 Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/1994
"Warts and All" follows three generations of a wart-hog family over the course of a year. Observed: attacks by hyenas, leopards and flamingos; how wart-hog males fend for themselves from an early age.
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#4 - Nomads of the Wind: The Faraway Heaven
Season 13 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/1994
The first programme in a five part series that combines wildlife footage with drama and documentary in exploring the fundamental relationship between man and nature across the Pacific Ocean. Explores the islands of Tahiti and Marquesas, which were settled some 2000 years ago by Polynesian seafarers.
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#5 - Nomads of the Wind: Crossroads of the Pacific
Season 13 Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/1994
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#6 - Nomads of the Wind: Burning Their Boats
Season 13 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/1994
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#7 - Nomads of the Wind: Distant Horizons
Season 13 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/1994
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#8 - Nomads of the Wind: The Pierced Sky
Season 13 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/1994
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#9 - Fire Bird
Season 13 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/1995
Following the flamingo as it searches for places to feed and breed in East Africa's Great Rift Valley. Observed: flamingos feeding on algae, dancing and attempting to escape predators.
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#10 - Creatures in Crime
Season 13 Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/1995
Following the work of forensic experts who use plants, insects and animals to help solve police cases. Included: how seeds on a blanket placed a rape suspect at a crime scene; how fly eggs helped police identify a serial killer.
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#11 - Tigers with Bob Hoskins
Season 13 Episode 11 - Aired 2/26/1995
Bob Hoskins travels through Sumatra, India and Nepal to learn about wild tigers.
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#12 - Ghost Bear
Season 13 Episode 12 - Aired 3/5/1995
Following a rare ghost bear, a black bear with all-white fur, as it hones survival skills on an island off the western coast of Canada. Included: salmon migration; preparations for hibernation; black gray wolves; killer whales.
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#13 - Born to Run
Season 13 Episode 13 - Aired 5/21/1995
Following a herd of Thomson's gazelles, a species that uses swift, “life-saving legs” to survive attacks by predators on Africa's Serengeti Plains. Included: their flight from cheetahs (their “greatest enemy”), jackals and hyenas; how “Tommies” travel in herds.
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#14 - New Guinea: Island Invaders
Season 13 Episode 14 - Aired 7/23/1995
"New Guinea: Island Invaders" explores the island, located north of Australia in the East Indies. Examined: the land bridge which enabled animals from Australia to cross over to New Guinea. Also: the marine crocodile
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#15 - New Guinea: Other Worlds
Season 13 Episode 15 - Aired 7/30/1995
"New Guinea: Other Worlds" explores the island's remote interior, home to the bird of paradise, which natives believe to have spiritual powers. Also: how gold prospectors came to the interior and were surprised to encounter people exclusively using stone-age tools.
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The Best Episodes of Nature Season 13
Every episode of Nature Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nature Season 13!
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Season 13 Ratings Summary
"In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins" is the best rated episode of "Nature" season 13. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/1994. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon".