The word nature is derived from the Latin term “natura” literally translated as birth. The all encompassing definition of nature is the natural, physical or material world or universe. Nature is the phenomenon that accompanies the physical world. On a larger scale it varies from subatomic to the cosmic. Nature may also refer to the general realm of various types of living plants and animals, and in some cases to the processes associated with inanimate objects such as the weather.
In other contexts, the variation of the word “nature”, such as “natural” is commonly used to describe the opposite of unnatural, supernatural or synthetic. Today the term is commonly associated with geology and wildlife.
In order for us to be able to study the natural occurrences and its elements, we have devised a categorization according to the properties of those elements. The primary categories are Earth, atmosphere, climate and weather, water, ecosystems, life, matter and energy. Every prime category has an internal division into specific areas, e.g. water is categorized into oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are concerned with the above mentioned occurrences and other various natural phenomena.
Witness the efforts of an environmental activist, who risked his wellbeing and confronted the law, to save one little part of our planet`s lungs. The documentary “Among Giants” follows the story of this brave man and his incredible mission.
See what happens when humans abandon their habitat and all that is left behind are manmade structures. The ecosystem of that place begins the slow process of recovery and the entire flora and fauna can flourish without human interference. The city of Chernobyl has, accidentally, become such a place.
Discover how the Earth, as we know it today, came to exist. From the lifeless rocky surface encircled with boiling lava to the living and breathing green paradise with the abundance of life. The dramatic story of how the Earth was made is still going on.
The expedition lead by Paul Rose goes into the depths of the world`s oceans. See what extraordinary discoveries they made and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of the ocean.
When it comes to creation of the world, there are 2 generally unified theories. One is the Big Bang, and the other is that God created the universe.The first one is closely related to Darwinism,...
With length of 4,160 miles (almost 7,000 kilometers), the Nile is the longest river in the world. Some cite the Amazon river as the longest, but it is very close.In Ancient Egypt, people believe...
The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world. As such, almost anyone has heard something about the mountains at least once in their life.The Himalayas form a mountain range in Asia, sepa...
We recognize our word primarily through the sense of vision. But light is what we use to see by. The light we use to see by is only a tiny fraction of the electro-magnetic spectrum. In other wor...
Lions are one of the best and most-skilful predators out there. After all, the lion is the king of the jungle. How do they hunt? This documentary by National Geographic explores exactly that. Africa...
In the world of animals, only sponges, Latin name phylum Porifera have asymmetrical body plans. When that happens in different animals, it is a rarity.Yes, some animals start life with one type ...
We often talk about how intelligent and smart our dog is. Our dogs can understand our behavior, listen to and respond to commands, and sometimes, the way they look at us, it ...
There are more than 200 dead bodies on that can be found towards the peak of Mount Everest. It is the Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Hi...
Every year, more and more animals get added to the endangered species list. Due to changes in habitat, environmental reasons, and of course, human reasons, animals in a const...
We are living in the 21st century, and we are still talking about animal rights and animal cruelty. In the 21st century, we have yet to rise to the occasion and understand an...
Ants are some of the more interesting insects in our world. They are small, and almost non-noticeable, but they are there.Ants have been part of many television shows, and pop...
Kosi Bay is a series of four interlinked lakes in the Maputaland area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The resort has become a touristic attraction in the past several years, ...
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, often referred only as the Appalachian Trail, is the longest continuously marked footpath in the world. It is long 2,181 miles long.The...
What is now a small village in India, was once a capital of an empire stretching across the whole of Southern India. Such is the story of Hampi, a small village in India that...
Do megalodons actually exist? Or they are an extinct species? According to many legends, the giant sharks live somewhere deep into the waters.But what does science has to say...
Spiders are some of the most amazing creatures in the world. While they may seem scary to most people, they are crucial to the evolution and life cycle.Without spiders, there...
Usually, when we think of other species and how they communicate, we think about animals. That is one of the reasons why we consider animals extremely intelligent.For example...
Cats have slowly, but steady, become one of the most popular animals in the world. They’ve taken over the No.1 spot as the most popular pets from dogs. And they are als...
In the past few years, we’ve seen many odd couples among animals. We’ve seen dogs adopting foxes, monkeys with cats, dogs with hamsters, and much more. There is no rac...
Our Earth is definitely beautiful. And the fun part is, we haven’t explored probably half of it. While we know the countries, the continents, and the size of those, we have...
We cannot even grasp all of the creatures living deep in the ocean and the sea. There are just so many species living underwater. The term deep sea creatures refers mostly ...
The Lion is the King of the Jungle. We’ve all lived with that assumption and story. One of the five big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the Felidae family, the l...
Siberia is a vast Russian province encompassing most of Northern Asia, with terrain spanning tundra, coniferous forest and mountain ranges including Altai, Ural, and Verkhoya...
Over the years, breeding has caused changes in some popular dog breeds. For example, when the German shepherd was first “born”, the breed was considered medium sized dog....
There will always be kind and caring people. We care about cats and dogs on a daily basis. At least some of us. There are also people that walk by abandoned animals and do no...
If you thought weapons of mass destruction are the most devastating force, you are wrong. It is all about the weather. Just think about what a natural disaster can look lik...
The eagle is widely regarded “the Queen of the skies”. But what makes the Eagle the Queen of the Sky? Well, a National Geographic documentary takes a look at the life of ...
When people think of a scary dinosaur, the T-Rex is the first to come on mind. The T-Rex was the biggest dinosaur, the ruler if you like. Just as the lion is nowadays conside...
Redwood National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches, and grasslands along Northern California’s coast. They are also home to some of the tallest tre...
Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer (a volcanologist) have always been amazed by the power of volcanos. In this documentary, they travel the glove and visit active volcano...
The commonly known African Lion has been listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List Since 1996. The population of the species declined by more than 40% since the early 1...
Humanity has been obsessed with apes for so many years now. The Darwin theory suggests humans descend from apes. And while that has never been proven, the theory has furthere...
We’ve been trying to understand how animals communicate between each other for decades and centuries. Science has been trying to understand the animal’s language, and it ...
Henbane is a herb linked with so many legends and mysteries. According to some sources, Egyptians smoked the plant, witches used it, and it is the poison chosen by Shakespear...
Elephants are one of the most marvelous creatures walking on our planet. They are the largest land animals on Earth. You can easily recognize them by their characteristic lon...
The King Cobra is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The cobra is found predominantly in forests from India through Southeast Asia. Being the world’s lo...
When people think of Brazil, the first association that comes to mind is football. As in, some of the best soccer stars were born in Brazil. But the country is much more t...
Fingal’s Cave is a Gaelic sea cave located on the island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave has been celebrated by artists, musicians, writers, and much more. Formed from h...
When you think of most intelligent dogs, one rarely thinks of the Border Collie. Usually, the first names on that list include Retriever, Labrador, German Shepherd, and so on.Bu...
Wild West Cork is a series of films produced by Cojo Films looking at the marine wildlife in the West Cork coastline. The third episode of the series takes a look at the h...
From spine to skull, the body of a cheetah is perfect and tailor made for running. The anatomy and physique facilitating its speed, along with its agility allows the cheetah ...
Not many actors have had the chance and privilege to act in a same movie with Ser. Anthony Hopkins two times. Bart the Bear is one of those actors, and he is an unconventiona...
Gordon Ramsay is one of the most popular chefs in the world of food and restaurants. But in addition to being a great chef, Gordon cares about the environment. That is why he...
In Episode 2 of the Wild West Cork, we take a look at the short-beaked common dolphin. A species of the common dolphin, the sort-beaked dolphin is energetic and boisterous an...
When we talk about intelligent species, we often mention dolphins as one of the most intelligent animals. Pigeons, dogs, rats, crows, chimpanzees, and elephants also make the...
The story of Tsavo lions, or popularly known as man-eating lions dates back to 1898. That is when the first incident occurred. At the time, workers from India worked on a rai...
The Inca Trail in Machu Picchu is probably one of the most famous trails in South America. There is nothing quite like watching the lost city of the Incas gradually reveals i...
Have you ever seen a white lion? Well, unless you’ve been to a zoo that has one, seeing a white lion is a rare occasion. Not many zoos around the world house a white lion. ...
When you think of deadly snakes, you often think of venomous boa species. The green anaconda, or the common anaconda, is non-venomous boa species. However, even though its ve...
The Amazon river is the largest river by discharge of water in the world. According to some authors, the Amazon is the longest river in length. The length of the Amazon is 4,...
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