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[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
The Wonder of the Salish Sea
By Dr. Lynda
There are places on the planet where millions of people still live with natural wonders that span thousands of years. We take you to one of them today, closer than you think!
20 minutes
[ Animals ]
Nat Geo Photographer’s Tales: Leopard Seals and Penguins
By Dr. Lynda
Ever see a breathtaking photo from the natural world and wonder how they got that image? Often the backstories are even better than the photograph! Listen to the remarkable tales from a Nat Geo photographer and you will be transformed.
47 minutes
[ Animals ]
Can Animals Communicate Deep Thoughts and Emotions?
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever had an experience with an animal that left you certain that animals have rich emotional lives and thoughts we might relate to very well? Today’s feature will make you feel very wise.
22 minutes
[ Animals ]
Paul Nicklen’s “Tales of an Ice-bound Wonderland”
By Dr. Lynda
Astonishing stories and very funny!.. National Geographic’s Paul Nicklen, has quite a story from swimming with a particularly “caring” arctic leopard seal for 3 days!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
Pushing Limits: Danny MacAskill and "The Ridge"
By Dr. Lynda
Today we continue our look at the human potential: conquering fears, pushing limits and conquering nature with cyclist Danny MacAskill’s !