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- Despite indications that it is disappearing, the European badger remains one of Europe's most discreet animals. This burrowing animal, of the Weasel family Mustelidae, is largely unknown to the general public and even to certain people commonly familiar with nature who rely on hearsay to discuss the badger. This foul smelling animal, hence the Mustelidae family, has the reputation of a savage, bloodthirsty beast which has preceded it since the dark ages. But is this an accurate portrayal of this relatively calm omnivore with very pronounced social behavior? Being extremely difficult to film in its natural habitat, the European badger has been the subject of very few documentaries. This complete study permits the presentation of actual facts and not the falsities that have been associated with the badger, such as it being a frightening creature. At the beginning of spring new generations of badger's are born. They have lived in the burrow for two months before coming out for the first time this evening. It is through this family unit and the passing season's with which we will be able to better understand this Mustelidae with its very peculiar habits. Where do they live? What do they eat? How many litters do they have per year? How do they build multi-level fortress they hibernate? A discussion will take place with regards to the American badger, which is also a member of the Mustelidae family. However, the American badger has very different habits and behavior patterns than that of the European badger. The American badger behaves in a very reclusive manner whereas the European badger is the only Mustelidae that is found to live in a family group or clan.
- This series is dedicated to discovering small wild animals hat live in the European countryside. These animals are almost invisible because most are nocturnal, while others are timid and reclusive. as evidence of their stealth, these animals can prowl undetected within feet of farm houses and barns. Most people would not be able to identify these small, wild animals, but that does not prevent them from being accused of all sorts of crime and misdemeanors. Because so little is actually known about these animals, and because they are so difficult to observe, rumors have spread that they are vicious, smelly, blood thirsty or worse. "The Secret Lives of European Mammals" will reveal the intriguing and carefully concealed secrets of these unknown creatures. Furthermore, this series will demystify the rumors and misconceptions about these animals by showing that they are actually good neighbors who play a very important role in maintaining the balance of nature in the European countryside.
- 214 million years ago a gigantic meteorite broke up and impacted Earth. 65 million years ago, the impact that killed the dinosaurs occurred where the country of Belize stands today. 200 thousand years ago early humans were walking and died when they were hit by a 40 meter wide meteorite hit South Africa creating a 1.4 km wide crater. This meteorite fragment, the largest ever found hit Namibia 80 000 years ago and more recently a major impact occurred in Toungouska, Russia in 1908. Every year 10 000 tons of meteoritic matter fall onto Earth in much smaller but not necessarily less influential pieces. This film will explore how the impact of these meteorites big and small through the ages have changed our world and what they brought from outerspace with them that may have been the seed of life itself on Earth.
- For the first time, a film presents the evolution, biology and behavior of bats from Europe. Shot in a natural environment with untouched subjects, this documentary will introduce you to these mammiphers that have coexisted with humans for thousands of years.