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Nature

For more than 25 years, NATURE has been the benchmark of natural history programs on television, capturing the splendors of the natural world, from the African plains to the Antarctic ice. The series has won nearly 450 honors from the television industry, parent groups, the international wildlife film community and environmental organizations, including 10 Emmys, three Peabodys and the first award given to a television program by the Sierra Club.

Upcoming episodes

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Sun., November 22, 2009
6:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Arctic Bears

An examination of what the future may hold for polar bears, which evolved from grizzlies during the last ice age, due to the dramatic changes in their Arctic habitat. The documentary also details how grizzlies are expanding their territory northward.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Sun., November 22, 2009
6:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Arctic Bears

An examination of what the future may hold for polar bears, which evolved from grizzlies during the last ice age, due to the dramatic changes in their Arctic habitat. The documentary also details how grizzlies are expanding their territory northward.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Sun., November 22, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Sun., November 22, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Mon., November 23, 2009
11:00 am
(60 minutes)

Arctic Bears

An examination of what the future may hold for polar bears, which evolved from grizzlies during the last ice age, due to the dramatic changes in their Arctic habitat. The documentary also details how grizzlies are expanding their territory northward.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Mon., November 23, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Mon., November 23, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Tue., November 24, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Tue., November 24, 2009
3:30 am
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Tue., November 24, 2009
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Tue., November 24, 2009
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Cheetah Orphans

Documentarian Simon King raises two orphaned cheetah cubs in Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. He's seen bottle-feeding them and---to prepare them for the wild--- teaching the pair to hunt. King narrates.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Thu., November 26, 2009
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Arctic Bears

An examination of what the future may hold for polar bears, which evolved from grizzlies during the last ice age, due to the dramatic changes in their Arctic habitat. The documentary also details how grizzlies are expanding their territory northward.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Fri., November 27, 2009
3:00 am
(60 minutes)

Arctic Bears

An examination of what the future may hold for polar bears, which evolved from grizzlies during the last ice age, due to the dramatic changes in their Arctic habitat. The documentary also details how grizzlies are expanding their territory northward.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Sun., November 29, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Desert Lions

Dr. Philip Stander, a Namibian carnivore expert, investigates the resurgent lion population in the Namib Desert. Included: the uniqueness of the big cats; and their biggest challenge---residents who see them as threats to livestock.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 30, 2009
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Desert Lions

Dr. Philip Stander, a Namibian carnivore expert, investigates the resurgent lion population in the Namib Desert. Included: the uniqueness of the big cats; and their biggest challenge---residents who see them as threats to livestock.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 30, 2009
11:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Desert Lions

Dr. Philip Stander, a Namibian carnivore expert, investigates the resurgent lion population in the Namib Desert. Included: the uniqueness of the big cats; and their biggest challenge---residents who see them as threats to livestock.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 30, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Desert Lions

Dr. Philip Stander, a Namibian carnivore expert, investigates the resurgent lion population in the Namib Desert. Included: the uniqueness of the big cats; and their biggest challenge---residents who see them as threats to livestock.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 30, 2009
5:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Desert Lions

Dr. Philip Stander, a Namibian carnivore expert, investigates the resurgent lion population in the Namib Desert. Included: the uniqueness of the big cats; and their biggest challenge---residents who see them as threats to livestock.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

Previously aired episodes

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Tue., November 17, 2009
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., November 17, 2009
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., November 17, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 16, 2009
5:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Mon., November 16, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Airs on
WETA TV 26

Mon., November 16, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Airs on
WETA HD

Mon., November 16, 2009
11:00 am
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Airs on
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Mon., November 16, 2009
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sun., November 15, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Airs on
WETA TV 26

Sun., November 15, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Fellowship of the Whales

The first year in the life of a humpback whale is chronicled. Born off the coast of Hawaii, the winter home of humpbacks, the baby female weighs about one-and-a-half tons, and puts on some 100 pounds a day while feeding on her mother's milk.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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WETA TV 26

Sun., November 15, 2009
6:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Parrots in the Land of Oz

An exploration of Australia's diverse parrot population, including the fig parrot, the golden-shouldered parrot and the palm cockatoo. The overview examines their mating rituals and fight for survival.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Sun., November 15, 2009
6:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Parrots in the Land of Oz

An exploration of Australia's diverse parrot population, including the fig parrot, the golden-shouldered parrot and the palm cockatoo. The overview examines their mating rituals and fight for survival.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

Channel guide

 WETA TV 26WETA HDWETA CreateWETA Kids Channel
Via antenna26.426.126.226.3
Comcast26, 267220 (DC), 219 (Balt)265266
Cox26, 802726800801
Verizon FIOS26, 471526474472
RCN266133938
DirecTV 26, 26-1  
Dish Network8076