Episodes
- 1
1. And Then the Rains Came
20 Oct 1985 · 53 min
Torrential rains flood Kenya’s Tsavo Plain triggering a cycle of animal and plant regeneration that flowers in the short period before the next drought.
- 2
2. Battle of the Leaves
27 Oct 1985 · 53 min
How plants and their leaves adapt to different climates, predatory animals and man.
- 3
3. The Ganges Gharial
3 Nov 1985 · 53 min
A five-year chronicle of India’s endangered gharial crocodile.
- 4
4. One Man’s Island
10 Nov 1985 · 53 min
The year-long sojourn of artist and naturalist Keith Brockie on Scotland's Isle of May is captured on film.
- 5
5. Selva Verde: The Green Jungle
17 Nov 1985 · 53 min
An exploration of the ecosystem of Central America's rain forest.
- 6
6. The Plant Hunters
24 Nov 1985 · 53 min
An exploration of the scientific research into the nutritional, medicinal and economic value of plants.
- 7
7. Kalahari: Wilderness Without Water
15 Dec 1985 · 53 min
An examination of the diverse plants and animals that have adapted to the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
- 8
8. Emas: High Plains of Brazil
5 Jan 1986 · 53 min
A visit to Brazil's national park Emas, home to a unique collection of rare and unusual wildlife.
- 9
9. The Feathered Swarm
26 Jan 1986 · 53 min
The huge mating flocks of the East African quelea, feared by farmers almost as much as they fear locusts.
- 10
10. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean
16 Feb 1986 · 53 min
A look at sea creatures of the Arctic including planktonic animals, small crustaceans, seals, belugas, tucked narwhals and polar bears.
- 11
11. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: Land of Beyond
23 Feb 1986 · 53 min
After the nine-month Arctic winter, lemmings, hares, foxes and caribous become active to raise their young.
- 12
12. Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge
2 Mar 1986 · 53 min
A study of man’s relationship with the Arctic and its wildlife.
- 13
13. Saguaro: Sentinel of the Desert
9 Mar 1986 · 53 min
Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the native giant saguaro cactus of the southwestern United States.
- 14
14. Death Trap
23 Mar 1986 · 53 min
The sophisticated trapping mechanism of the main group of carnivorous plants.
- 15
15. Aspen: Dancer on the Wind
6 Apr 1986 · 53 min
A look at the trembling aspen, a widely distributed poplar found in more regions of North America than any other tree.
- 16
16. Secrets of an African Jungle
27 Apr 1986 · 53 min
The fragile ecosystem of the great African rainforest of Korup in Cameroon.
- 17
17. Birdwatch from Florida
4 May 1986 · 53 min
Chronicling a weeklong series of bird-watching activities at sites that include the Anhinga Trail in the Everglades, Tampa Bay Island and Port Orange.
- 18
18. The Gooneys of Midway
11 May 1986 · 53 min
Wildlife cinematographer Wolfgang Bayer focuses on the Laysan Albatross of the Hawaiian Islands.
- 19
19. Where Eagles Fly
18 May 1986 · 53 min
A five year study of the golden eagle, Britain's largest bird of prey, in the Scottish highlands.
- 20
20. The Skyhunters
25 May 1986 · 53 min
An examination of the vultures of Africa's Serengeti plain and the rainforests of South America.
Nature Season 4: quick answers
How many episodes are in Nature Season 4?
Season 4 of Nature has 20 episodes, about 18 hours in total.
When did Nature Season 4 come out?
Season 4 premiered on 20 Oct 1985.