Air date: 1994-09-05

Runtime: 29 min

Which frog raises its young in its mouth? Why did ancient people think salamanders were born in fire? AMPHIBIAN investigates the double life of creatures that live both on land and in water. Leap into the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in the amphibian family.

Air date: 1994-09-12

Runtime: 29 min

What do birds' songs mean? How does an owl catch its prey in the dark? BIRD takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these feathered creatures, and experience the miracle of flight.

Air date: 1994-09-19

Runtime: 29 min

Can a cheetah outrun a sports car? Did cats help defeat the ancient Egyptians in battle? CAT follows the fascinating journey of these mysterious and adored animals, from the African savanna to the modern home. Along the way, you'll discover the secret lives of felines great and small - their evolution, anatomy, habitat, behavior, and more.

Air date: 1994-09-26

Runtime: 29 min

Journey into the Jurassic to unearth the facts behind a lost world! Students will gain an understanding of the science of paleontology, master dinosaur entomology, explore the prehistoric landscape, investigate the Mesozoic era, evaluate theories of extinction and compare dinosaur physiology. This program brings these amazing creatures to life millions of years after their extinction!

Air date: 1994-10-03

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-10-10

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-10-17

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-10-24

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-10-31

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-11-07

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-11-14

Runtime: 29 min

What is the oldest reptile species? Can a cold-blooded reptile freeze to death? REPTILE reveals the alien world of these often misunderstood cold-blooded vertebrates, uncovering reptilian facts that are stranger than fiction. From hot, steamy swamps to dry-as-bone deserts, travel the world in search of these amazing animals.

Air date: 1994-11-21

Runtime: 29 min

Air date: 1994-11-28

Runtime: 29 min

Why is the human spine shaped like an S? Which animals' skeletons can join together to form islands? SKELETON takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering - see the skeleton as never before.