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Nature

Nature

1982Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 8pm ET44 Seasons683 Episodes7.9TMDB
PBS

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

Created by: Thomas Lovejoy, George Page
Season 23 · Episode 1

Chasing Big Cats

Aired Nov 7, 2004at 8PM·53m

The big cats of Africa have always been favored subjects of wildlife filmmakers. But as little as 15 years ago, no one had captured the unforgettable image of a leopard in its ghostly nocturnal stalk. Viewers had never seen intimate portrayals of the sleek and elusive serval, or witnessed the nighttime romps of the beautiful black-eared caracal. The team of Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett filled those gaps with a series of spectacular breakthrough films in the 1990s. Among the first to apply infrared light and night vision goggles to wildlife studies, they combined technology with intrepid determination and a strong dose of luck, illuminating the cats we hardly knew, and giving us fresh insights into those we only thought we knew, such as lions and cheetahs.

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When did Nature Season 23 Episode 1 air?

Nature Season 23 Episode 1 aired on November 7, 2004 at 8 PM ET.

How long is Nature Season 23 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 53 minutes.

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