It is in the Bohemian Forest that this truly special story takes place—the story of survival and of the challenge to master one’s life without a mother’s protective care. The two bear twin cubs would have been destined to death from starvation if a man, Vaclav, had not adopted them. It’s the story about two…
Survival in the Carpathian Mountains
One Cat to Rule Them All: Is the Lion the True King of Beasts?
There are 41 members of the cat’s family—all are the embodiment of grace and power, spectacular top predators that command respect. This dramatic special reviews the feline family to find out whether there really is one Top Cat to rule them all. From domestic cats to Siberian tigers, all cats are predators and built for…
A Ticking Time Bomb: The Lethal Legacy of Wrecks From World War II
Scattered around the coasts of the world are ticking time bombs, so far virtually unknown to the public; 6,300 wrecks, sunk in World War II, have been rusting away in the sea for over 70 years. The threat they pose goes way beyond all the oil spill catastrophes ever experienced. In 1989, the tanker Exxon…
The Fascinating World of Angry Birds
Angry birds are very popular—especially in the minds of game-playing kids—but are there real angry birds out there? Birds battle to survive, find enough food and shelter, avoid danger, and on top of that, must raise their young. Life’s hard, but will they get in a flap? As the year passes, birds face fresh challenges…
3 Drawings: Easy and Realistic | Marcello Barenghi
The apple is an excellent subject to approach hyper-realistic drawing; it is not difficult and the 3D effect is always highly appreciated. Metal and chrome objects are also very suitable. Credit: Marcello Barenghi (facebook.com/MarcelloBarenghi) …
In Loving Memory of Violetta (2010–2022) | Marcello Barenghi
Violetta has passed away. Despite being ill for some years, she has spent the last few years peaceful. Now the pain is unbearable, but slowly, we already know it, there will remain only love, sweetness and all the happiness that she has given us over the years. Our cat Leopichio and all the street cats…
Searching for the Coast Wolves
This is a story of one woman’s passion for wolves. Gudrun Pflueger is an ex-world champion cross-country skier and long distance runner. For the last six years, she has been studying wolves in the wild of Canada collecting field data, hair, droppings, and other evidence for use in scientific projects on wolves. In this film,…
Christmas Winter Wonderland: How Animals Survive the Winter
Winter casts a very special, magical spell. It’s a time for traditions and customs: snowmen come to life, and Santas wander through brightly lit Christmas markets, much to the delight of the children. But indigenous animal life pays no heed to this human idyll. For them, winter is a time of austerity. Squirrels, boars, and…
The US East Coast: Surf and Turf
New Hampshire has only 19 kilometers of coastline and short summers, all the more reason Shauna Fraser takes every opportunity to be by the sea. In the sheltered harbor of Rye, Shauna also targets inner attitude with yoga on a paddleboard. In southern Maine, Mike LaVecchia produces surfboards entirely from wood. To achieve good handling…
Deadly Game: From Cute to Killer
To go from cute to killer is no mean feat, but mini monsters are born in all shapes and sizes. From the day of their birth, predatory animals embark on a long, tough path of training; they must master their mother’s skills until they too are equipped to go in for the kill. Despite their…
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