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National Geographic - Clone
:Description:National Geographic examines the fascinating issue of cloning ? where remote scientific possibilities are now coming into being. From the genetic engineering of animals and people for human benefit, to the realities of reproductive cloning, Clone explores how close we are to cloning people and what possibilities and consequences that may bring to the human race.
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National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse
:Description:Over the centuries, horses have captured the hearts and minds of the Irish people. Nurtured by the mild Irish climate and rich grasses, the horses of Ireland have always flourished. From magnificent wild stallions to the sturdy work ponies and the elegant racing thoroughbreds - Ireland's horses are an enduring part of the country's history, work, and play. BALLAD OF THE IRISH HORSE is a romantic portrait of man and animal for viewers to treasure. :The dog may be man's best friend, but the horse can ...
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National Geographic's Living Treasures of Japan
:Description:Amid the clamor of technological and economic success, a reverence for age, custom, and tradition endures in Japanese culture. The honorable title, 'Living National Treasure', is the highest award that can be achieved in the Japanese arts. Some seventy master craftsmen and performers are bestowed with this title and are charged with passing on the country's artistic heritage to future generations. LIVING TREASURES OF JAPAN takes you into the homes and workshops of the remarkable people who quietly keep Japan's most precious creative traditions alive. :Timeless ...
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National Geographic's Rain Forest: Heroes of the High Frontier
: :When National Geographic filmmakers climb a tree, they don't bother with the backyard variety. After all, what's a treetop expedition without flying snakes and orangutans? Rain Forest: Heroes of the High Frontier follows several nimble explorers into the upper reaches of the rain-forest canopy, where more than half of the Earth's species sprout, hatch, or wriggle their way into the world. Creative camerawork, clever editing, and a playful musical score lend a distinctive personality to the film and make it one of National Geographic's most enjoyable. ...
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National Geographic's Lions of Darkness
:Description:Rarely before has the drama of life on the wild plains of Africa been portrayed more intimately than in this remarkable film from renowned wildlife filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert. It's the gripping story of a growing lion pride in Botswana that begins as three outsiders - young and aggressive - invade the pride's territory and depose its aged leader. Their swift, merciless victory opens a new era for the pride. The eight lionesses soon give birth to their new leaders' cubs and there are young ...
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National Geographic's Braving Alaska
from: Nat'l Geographic Vid
:Description:Imagine living hundreds of miles from your nearest neighbor, having groceries and mail delivered by airplane a few times each year, and battling long, harsh winters with temperatures that plummet to -51 C. Such are the living conditions chosen by the hearty few who inhabit America's last frontier: the Alaskan bush - a spectacular land of rivers and mountains so remote that many remain unnamed. Through the cameras of National Geographic, you'll enter the lives of four families who have turned their backs on civilization to ...
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National Geographic: New Chimpanzees (1995)
from: Questar Video
:Description:Imagine living hundreds of miles from your nearest neighbor, having groceries and mail delivered by airplane a few times each year, and battling long, harsh winters with temperatures that plummet to -51 C. Such are the living conditions chosen by the hearty few who inhabit America's last frontier: the Alaskan bush - a spectacular land of rivers and mountains so remote that many remain unnamed. Through the cameras of National Geographic, you'll enter the lives of four families who have turned their backs on civilization to ...
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National Geographic's The Sharks
:Description:One of the most famous programs from the National Geographic Society, THE SHARKS takes you on a special expedition to study these fish of fearful legend and challenge the myths surrounding them. Journey below the ocean's surface in a specially-designed cage to observe sharks at close range. Witness as Ron and Valerie Taylor, underwater filmmakers, test a mesh stainless steel suit which enables her to survive a shark attack. Meet these living symbols of terror face-to-face and learn the truth about these remarkable creatures. :What does ...
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National Geographic's Secrets of the Titanic
:Description:'Extraordinary. It will send a chill down the spine. (Chicago Sun Times) :The tragedy of the Titanic has fascinated all since she sank with 1,500 of her passengers and crew in 1912. Much later, scientist Robert Ballard set out to find and explore the wreck, despite difficulties of depth and location. Using the research submarine Alvin and a remote-controlled underwater robot, he was the first human in over 70 years to see the giant resting beneath the North Atlantic waves. Secrets of the Titanic tells the ...
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National Geographic's Lost Kingdoms of the Maya
:Description:Long before Columbus, the Maya established one of the most highly developed civilizations of their time in the jungles of Mexico and Central America. Yet this advanced society of priests, astronomers, artisans, and farmers suddenly and mysteriously collapsed more than a thousand years ago. Accompany archeologists to Copan, Dos Pilas, and other spectacular Classic Maya ruins as they unearth artifacts and huge temples of incredible beauty. Recently deciphered hieroglyphics and other new discoveries offer astounding clues to the lives of these ancient people. You'll hear the ...
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