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Busy Beavers | Backyard Nature

4m 05s

Cinematographer Jeff Hogan has filmed many animals all over the world, but, to him, nothing compares to filming busy and beautiful beavers in his hometown of Jackson, Wyoming. He's been filming beavers for over 30 years and has perfected capturing these creatures at work. See how he does it and how important beavers are to the local ecosystem and surrounding wildlife in this episode.

Aired: 11/10/22

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation, Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust, Gregg Peters Monsees Foundation, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Sandra Atlas Bass, The Hite Foundation, Sarah and Sandra Lyu in memory of Seung and Dorothy Lyu, Bradley L. Goldberg Family Foundation, Arlene and Milton D. Berkman, Perpetual Kindness Foundation and Sun Hill Renewal Fund, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and by Viewers Like You.

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Nature

Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City

Experience San Diego, where dazzling biodiversity thrives amidst a transformed urban landscape.

Preview: S43 E3 | 0:30

Nature

Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious region hiding some of Europe’s last wilderness.

Preview: S43 E2 | 0:30

Nature

Beetles Battle Over Mate

This stag beetle only has weeks to find a mate before he dies.

Clip: S43 E2 | 1:57

Nature

Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home

Transylvania is a wonderland for bats.

Clip: S43 E2 | 2:55

Nature

How Male Bears Attract Mates

Finding a mate is no easy task for this male bear.

Clip: S43 E2 | 2:22

Nature

NATURE - Season 43

Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.

Preview: S43 | 4:30

Nature

Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera

A mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.

Clip: S43 E1 | 2:19

Nature

The Dangers of Saving Gorillas

Conservationists put themselves at risk to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback.

Clip: S43 E1 | 4:19

Nature

Preview of Silverback

In Congo, filmmaker Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with the forest’s largest gorilla.

Preview: S43 E1 | 0:30

Nature

Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop

Cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback.

Clip: S43 E1 | 2:16

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Nature

San Diego: America’s Wildest City

Experience San Diego, where dazzling biodiversity thrives amidst a transformed urban landscape.

Episode: S43 E3

Nature

Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious region hiding some of Europe’s last wilderness.

Episode: S43 E2

Watch • 53:45

Nature

Silverback

In Congo, filmmaker Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with the forest’s largest gorilla.

Episode: S43 E1 | 53:45

Watch • 53:27

Nature

Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone

See the spectacular wildlife of The Burren in Ireland through the eyes of a pine marten.

Episode: S42 E17 | 53:27

Watch • 53:29

Nature

Saving the Animals of Ukraine

Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals and the humans who help them.

Episode: S42 E16 | 53:29

Watch • 53:18

Nature

Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons

The most famous grizzly bear in the world attempts to raise cubs amid conflicts with people.

Episode: S42 E15 | 53:18

Watch • 53:28

Nature

Extreme Lives | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.

Episode: S42 E14 | 53:28

Watch • 53:58

Nature

Meet the Raptors | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers

From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors.

Episode: S42 E13 | 53:58

Watch • 53:08

Nature

Patrick and the Whale

Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing encounter with a sperm whale and uncovers their world.

Episode: S42 E12 | 53:08

Watch • 53:03

Nature

Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster

Sir David Attenborough and experts unearth the fossil of the largest Jurassic predator.

Episode: S42 E11 | 53:03