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Lives of Cheetahs Video Wanna race? The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal; we're talking zero to 45 mph (72.4 kph) in 2.5 seconds!Video Sections

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

Mammals >> Cats - See it all, from leopards, lions, and tigers on the hunt, to the secrets of a house cat's ability to always land on its feet.
- A Cat's Nine Lives - Do cats always land on their feet? High-speed photography shows us the answer.
- Animal Mothers: Cheetah vs. Gemsbok - Two cheetah cubs think they've found an easy meal when they catch a gemsbok calf, until they are confronted by the calf's protective mother.
- Animal Summer Games—Running - You think human sprinters are fast? See how they would fare against the fleet afoot in the animal kingdom.
- Bobcats of Kiawah Island - A bobcat is a predator, but rarely bothers humans. Some people on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, would like to see more of them.
- Cheetah vs. Gazelle - An unlucky young Thomson's gazelle becomes fodder for a cheetah cub training for the hunt.
- Clouded Leopard Breeding - Zoos in North America and Thailand may be the only hope of survival for the clouded leopard.
- Escaped Bearcat - October 30, 2007—Police at first thought it was a panther, but it was a bearcat, escaped from the Melbourne Zoo in Australia, out for a night-time stroll.
- Jaguar vs. Croc - Deep in the jungle, a jaguar goes fishing for baby crocodile. It's jaws versus paws in a fight to the death.
- Leopard vs. Hyena & Lion - You've got to strike a delicate balance when you're a leopard lugging prey two times your own weight up a tree.
- Lifestyles of Leopards - Leopards like to be left alone. Unless of course, it's mating season.
- Lion Biodiversity - A South African scientist has found a novel way to ensure lion biodiversity, but has to get face-to-face with the King of the Jungle to do it.
- Lions Hunting - The lions' kingdom isn't what it once was. Once upon a time the king of the beasts roamed in Europe and America, too.
- Lions Imperiled - Lions and the Maasai people in Kenya live in tense co-existence. Innovative programs, such as Lion Guardians and the Predator Compensation Fund, aim to show that the lions are more valuable to the Maasai alive than dead.
- Lives of Cheetahs - Wanna race? The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal; we're talking zero to 45 mph (72.4 kph) in 2.5 seconds!
- Lives of Lions - The lion's kingdom isn't what it once was. Once upon a time the kingly beast roamed in Europe and America too.
- Lynx Reintroduction - It's never easy to reintroduce a species, but in Colorado, the lynx is making a comeback.
- Mating Moments - When in comes to courtships, there are always unspoken rules, no matter what your species.
- Porcupine vs. Lion - Lion cubs eager for a meal find themselves in a prickly situation.
- Siberian Tiger - Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, hunt in the harsh climate of the Siberian wilderness where food is scarce.
- Tiger Eye: Up Close and Personal - National Geographic photographers used motion-sensitive cameras to capture Bengal tigers in the wild and struck gold!
- Tiger in a Croc's World - What happens when crocs steal a tiger's meal?
- Warthog Life Lessons - Baby warthogs on their first day out on the savanna learn about leopards and the need for speed.
- Washington Cougar - As more and more of Washington State is developed, cougars struggle to survive on the outskirts of human society.
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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Environment Video - Get an in-depth look at the constantly changing Earth, from natural disasters like volcanoes and tornadoes, to global warming and other effects of climate change.

Kids Video - Wild, creepy, cute, and slimy animals from puppies and lions to lizards and snakes all do thier amazing things and we catch it all on video.

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Specials Video - Watch thrilling trailers and clips from events like the annual National Geographic GeoBee to the release of new giant-screen films.

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