A growing African population threatens elephant survival by farming its foraging land and hunting the beast for ivory. Air Date : 8th-May-1988

Wildlife flourishes in Nevada's desert landscape because of one narrow river covering less than 1% of the land. Air Date : 20th-Sep-1987  Read More

Attempts to protect the unique animals and plants of Brazil threatened by development of the Amazon jungle. Air Date : 27th-Sep-1987  Read More

The lemur, an agile nocturnal primate of Madagascar, so-named because of its secretive habits and haunting cries. Air Date : 4th-Oct-1987  Read More

The process of wildlife filmmaking as chronicled by a crew during their three-year study of the Galapagos Islands. Air Date : 18th-Oct-1987  Read More

The tremendous difference in animal lifestyle and in landscape during East Africa's dry season and its wet season. Air Date : 15th-Nov-1987  Read More

The hammerhead stork, believed by East African tribesmen to have the power to call lightning from the sky. Air Date : 22nd-Nov-1987  Read More

Scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft seek to uncover the mystery of volcanoes by studying them on location as they erupt. Air Date : 29th-Nov-1987  Read More

International endeavors to protect the endangered Indian tiger are highlighted by scenes of a mother raising her cubs in the wild. Air Date : 6th-Dec-1987  Read More

Unusual wildlife inhabitants, beautiful terrain and natural wonders grace the Pacific islands comprising New Zealand. Air Date : 3rd-Jan-1988  Read More

U.S. scientist Dan Janzen uses innovative conservation plans to create a national park amid a tropical forest. Air Date : 10th-Jan-1988  Read More

Close-up film captures birds in-flight; tiny hummingbirds draw nectar while hovering above flowers. Air Date : 24th-Jan-1988  Read More

A Hawaiian island evolves from underwater volcano to snow-capped mountain and finally to coral atoll. Air Date : 14th-Feb-1988  Read More

The first of a three-part survey of "Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari" describes how earthquakes diverted the Okavango River into Botswana's Kalahari Desert. Observed: elephants, zebras, buffaloes, vultures, ostriches, bush babies and bat-eared foxes. Air Date : 21st-Feb-1988  Read More

Creatures of the air, trees and water brave the five-month floods through the Okavango delta. Part 2 of "Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari," observes African skimmers, lily trotters, baboons, dwarf mouth-breeders, tiger fish and catfishlike squeakers. Air Date : 28th-Feb-1988  Read More

People of Botswana must balance wildlife protection with preservation of their precious water source. Air Date : 6th-Mar-1988  Read More

The Asian elephant is shown to be a creature of both great strength and intelligence. Air Date : 20th-Mar-1988  Read More

After two years in the Pacific, the sockeye salmon battles rapids returning to its birthplace to spawn. Air Date : 27th-Mar-1988  Read More

Ranchers and scientists practice conservationism in Venezuelan and Colombian grasslands to protect native animals. Air Date : 24th-Apr-1988  Read More

Naturalist Tom Williams studies England's Avon River and the fish and fowl it supports. Air Date : 1st-May-1988  Read More

A growing African population threatens elephant survival by farming its foraging land and hunting the beast for ivory. Air Date : 8th-May-1988  Read More

An exploration of the coral reefs of the Malay Triangle made up of the Philippines, Malaysia and New Guinea. Air Date : 12th-Jun-1988  Read More