Natural World Collection / Коллекция Мира природы

Film 1: Queen of the Manta Rays

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Manta rays are one of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and, at up to seven metres long, one of the largest.
Yet despite their size and curious nature, almost nothing is known about their lives.

Young marine biologist Andrea Marshall has given up everything for a life in Mozambique, diving amongst these beautiful
animals. Superb underwater photography reveals new manta ray behaviour including breathtaking footage of their ritual
courtship dances.

The film follows Andrea as she studies these endangered animals up close. With the discovery of a giant new species
and remarkable insights into mantas' secretive lives, Andrea's findings are already rocking the world of marine biology.
Film 3: Birds of Paradise

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Living in the depths of the New Guinea rainforest are the spectacular birds of paradise – creatures so beautiful
that the first Europeans believed they must have fallen from heaven. Filming their bizarre courtship displays is
the Holy Grail of wildlife film makers: some perform like iridescent acrobats, others make hypnotic pulsing sounds
as they quiver and vibrate.

David Attenborough narrates the film. He has been entranced by these birds since he was a boy and he introduces
a team of New Guinean naturalists as they embark on a gruelling expedition to try to film ten birds of paradise deep
in the heart of the rainforest.
Film 4: Forest Elephants

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Deep in the rainforest of Central Africa lies an elephant oasis – a remarkable place that holds the key to the future
for Forest Elephants. Over the last 20 years, Andrea Turkalo has been studying these enigmatic giants, getting to
know over 4,000 intimately. She has begun to unravel the secrets of their complex social lives and the meanings of
their unique vocalisations. New acoustic research is shedding light on the many mysteries that still surround forest
elephant society. Will these endangered elephants finally speak out and tell Andrea what it is they need to survive?