Specials

The Predators are shown not as fearsome enemies of humans or of each other, but, rather, as vital parts of a balanced wilderness ecosystem doing what Nature intended - killing to eat. The story stresses the importance of preserving the Predators as an integral part of the beauty, mystery and diversity of life.

We dearly love pets. Dogs, Cats, Horses, Fishes and Birds have counterparts in nature. The noble Wolf and its family lifestyle inspires and fascinates us at the same time; the sometimes stealthy but often humorous Bobcat never fails to entice us, and the aerial artistry of lovely birds like the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher takes our breath away.

Each narrow escape showcases the savage beauty of our natural world. These action-packed events are not always won by the strong and fierce - often the small, quick and clever will prevail. And these few split-seconds of life-threatening and life-saving drama, seen here in slow-motion, are truly the Animal Olympics.

Animals go to great lengths to avoid their rare fights. But fight they do. Watch spellbound as Bighorn smash, Elk clash and Bison brawl beneath talon-tied Eagles! Massive Moose to sleek Weasels, Lynx to Badgers, Foxes to Otters, size is no object as all turn into fierce gladiators in this amazing spectacle of paws, jaws and claws.

Witness dramatic confrontations with Bison, Alligator and Rattlesnake. Learn why the Jellyfish and Honeybee are far more dangerous to people than the Wolf, Killer Whale and Black Bear. Learn lifesaving tips which will provide the knowledge you need to safely coexist with wild beasts in our great outdoors.

Observe offbeat occurrences as we see tail-pulling, rolling, playing, sliding, scratching, romping, ransacking species by the score. Travel to the wild and wooly backcountry of Montana with the Stouffer Brothers - Marty, Mark and Marshall - for their real-life adventures with Grizzlies, Wolves, Wolverines and wilderness.

From the Brown Pelican skimming inches above a stormy surf on its nine-foot span, to the tiny Hummingbird, its miniature wings a blur as it hovers at a blossom, this closeup study lets us experience the joy of being alive and on the wing in a wonderful world filled with our colorful, energetic, fine-feathered friends.

A baby Moose dancing the Tango? A Grizzly cub performing water ballet? A trio of nutty Parrots singing barbershop harmony? You've never seen funnier footage! You'll giggle as you watch them tumble, slip and slide. Then you'll laugh out loud when you hear these little pranksters talking and telling silly jokes.

Watch spellbound as mighty Grizzly and ferocious Cougar come to savage blows. Witness attacks on humans by deadly Whitetail Deer and dive-bombing Goshawk. Meet the blood-drinking Vampire Bat. See a Rattlesnake using deadly venom on its arch-enemy - the incredible Roadrunner. Nature is seen at its most amazing.

Watch as Bear cubs roll and wrestle, Deer fawns dart and dodge, and Fox kits flip and flop. Laugh at their playful antics and cheer at their narrow escapes! Learn, along with them, how Mother Nature's school of survival works to prepare them for their lives to come. As strange as it may seem, all of this play is practice.

Marty Stouffer is seen working and playing with his friends and family. Never-seen home video highlights this very personal biography. From his childhood in Arkansas, and some youthful adventures in Alaska and Africa, to his current role as creator of Wild America dot com, we journey with this complex personality.

Never before has the true fury and power of the mighty Avalanche been captured on film. Long-time cinematographer for "Wild America," Steve Kroschel has literally risked his life to contrast the destructive chaos of the Avalanche with the geometric brilliance of the simple, yet truly spectacular, Snowflake.