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Birds >> Perching Birds - Peek into the lives and minds of well-known birds, and learn some surprising facts about ravens, bluebirds, cardinals and more.
- Bluebirds - One man's dedication—and a very simple solution—have helped bring bluebirds back from the edge of extinction.
- Cardinal - The mascot for many sports teams, this bird wears red at home and on the road.
- Crows Hanging Out - Tens of thousands of crows descend upon small-town America. Is their presence a menace or a windfall?
- Dipper Bird - Meet a bird that can "fly" underwater.
- Frustrated Raven - A raven hopes brains trump brawn as it tries to steal food from much bigger vultures and wild dogs.
- Ravens and Intelligence - An ornithologist devises a test to see how clever ravens really are.
- Riflebird of Paradise - A male riflebird learns it isn't easy to get females to appreciate a well-practiced mating dance.
- Thrasher vs. King Snake - A 4-foot-long (1.2-meter-long) king snake meets its match against a tiny curve-billed thrasher.
Amphibians - Take a look into the dual world of amphibians, crossing the lines between land and water, with tadpoles, frogs, toads, and more.
Birds - Masters of the air and heir to the dinosaurs, birds of all shapes and sizes find a home in environments all over earth.
Bugs - The adventures of the world of the very small get writ large in close-up footage of the lives of bugs.
Fish - Dive beneath the surface of rivers, lakes, and oceans, and see the world of fish as never before.
Invertebrates - Catch a glimpse of the bizarre forms life takes among our distant spineless relatives.
Mammals - Witness the amazing diversity of mammal life, from lions and elephants to sheep, bats, whales, and much more.
Reptiles - Watch breathtaking video of animals at their wildest.

Animals Video - All the beauty and excitement of the animal kingdom comes to you in thrilling footage of lions, sharks, squid and more.

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