Secret Life of the Kangaroo
Overview
Kangaroos, known for their unique looks, impressive hopping abilities, and the adorable sight of their young nestled in pouches, are a symbol of Australia. Yet, life for these marsupials comes with its own set of trials. Constantly on guard against predators such as dingoes and goannas, survival becomes a primary focus. Explore the highs and lows faced by these beloved creatures, revealing the intricate balance of their existence in the wild.
Episodes
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1
Mob Rules
Set in the stunning Sundown National Park, scientists explore the intricate social structures and behaviors of eastern grey kangaroos. These fascinat...
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3
A Buck's Life
Male kangaroos, or bucks, face numerous hurdles in their daily existence. They embark on long journeys to find quality grazing areas and confront fier...
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4
Can We Make a Star on Earth?
Title: Can We Create a Star on Earth? Plot: Professor Brian Cox embarks on a worldwide exploration to uncover the energy of tomorrow: nuclear fusion,...
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7
How to Survive a Disaster
In times of crisis, survival often hinges on more than just chance. Whether confronting rare disasters or everyday emergencies, there are strategies t...
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6
How Long is a Piece of String?
Title: The Enigma of String Length Plot: Alan Davies sets out to tackle the age-old question: what is the length of a piece of string? What initially...
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5
Are You Good or Evil?
Title: Are You Good or Evil? Plot: What defines our nature as good or evil? This profound and troubling inquiry is now being explored by scientists. ...
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4
How Big Is the Universe?
Cosmologists discuss their ambitious project aimed at charting the entirety of existence and share that their findings have led to some astonishing, u...
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9
The Truth about Taste
Title: The Secrets of Flavor Plot: Taste is perhaps our most pleasurable sense, yet it’s only recently that we’ve begun to grasp the reasons be...
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12
Little Cat Diaries
Title: Feline Chronicles Plot: In an innovative study, 50 cats were equipped with GPS collars and cat-cams to capture their daily adventures from the...
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1
Monitor Me
Title: Keep an Eye on Me Plot: Dr. Kevin Fong delves into a groundbreaking medical movement aimed at enhancing our longevity and well-being. Drawin...
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2
Defeating the Hackers
Title: Battling the Cybercriminals Plot: Delving into the shadowy and rapid-paced realm of cybercriminals intent on pilfering funds and identities wh...
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5
Swallowed by a Sink Hole
In February 2013, a sinkhole suddenly formed under a house in Florida, engulfing a man named Jeff Bush while he slept. His brother attempted to save h...
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6
Man on Mars - Mission to the Red Planet
Horizon takes viewers inside NASA to explore preparations for its boldest mission yet: landing humans, potentially including women, on Mars. It has be...
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13
Inside CERN
Horizon offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at a remarkable chapter in particle physics. In June 2015, CERN's teams began operating the Large Hadro...
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2
Hair Care Secrets
The Horizon team has assembled a group of scientists and medical professionals to delve into the remarkable natural substance that grows from our head...
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3
ADHD and Me with Rory Bremner
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner embarks on a journey to explore the science behind ADHD, a condition he believes he may have. Throughout this ...
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10
Dawn of the Driverless Car
Cars have transformed our lives, granting us greater freedom and broadening our perspectives, but there’s a darker side to this convenience. Exhaust...
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1
My Amazing Brain: Richard's War
Title: My Amazing Brain: Richard's War Plot: This poignant episode follows Richard Gray's challenging path to recovery following a devastating stroke...
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2
Teenagers vs Cancer: A User's Guide
What does it feel like to be young and face a cancer diagnosis? This film, narrated by comedian Jack Whitehall, uncovers 11 powerful stories that show...
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3
How to Build a Time Machine
Time travel may not be ruled out by the laws of nature, but creating a time machine requires a deeper understanding of those laws and how to bend them...
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4
Spina Bifida & Me
In Britain, one in every 1,000 pregnancies is affected by spinal or brain defects like spina bifida. Thirty years ago, actress Ruth Madeley was among ...
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7
A Week Without Lying - The Honesty Experiment
Deception is a fundamental aspect of human behavior, with studies suggesting we lie as many as nine times daily. But what if we could create a reality...
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2
Britain's Next Air Disaster? Drones
Following the Gatwick drone incident, high-risk expert Aldo Kane delves into the dangers drones present to the airspace over the UK. He explores the e...
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3
The Honest Supermarket: What’s Really in Our Food?
Each year, we spend a staggering 190 billion pounds on groceries, raising the question: can we really trust our supermarkets to be honest about what w...
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4
Inside the Social Network: Facebook's Difficult Year
The documentary takes viewers behind the scenes at Facebook, uncovering a concealed tech wonderland. It explores challenging issues surrounding the us...
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5
The 250 Million Pound Cancer Cure
The episode showcases the NHS as they begin rolling out proton beam therapy, a cutting-edge yet costly cancer treatment. It also focuses on the first ...
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6
Cannabis: Miracle Medicine or Dangerous Drug?
In a crucial chapter of the story surrounding one of the world’s oldest substances, Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim explores the most recent medical and scien...
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8
Pluto: Back From the Dead
The astonishing journey of Pluto has transformed it from a simple icy sphere at the far reaches of our solar system into a fascinating world filled wi...
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4
The Vaccine
This remarkable narrative offers an exclusive look into five vaccine teams worldwide, showcasing their extraordinary efforts in the race to create and...
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3
Making Sense of Cancer with Hannah Fry
After receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis at 36, Hannah Fry delves into the controversial aspects of cancer screening and treatment. She questions w...
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1
The Battle to Beat Malaria
The battle against malaria has been one of the toughest challenges in medical science. This episode delves into the groundbreaking development of a ne...
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3
Secrets of The Brain (1)
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist, embarks on an exploration that spans 600 million years of evolution to reveal the origins of the hu...
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4
Secrets of the Brain (2)
Jim observes primates as they navigate various survival challenges, uncovering the ingenious strategies that have influenced brain development. The si...
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1
Artemis: To the Moon and Back
This is the behind-the-scenes tale of the Artemis II mission, captured over a span of three and a half years at NASA. It chronicles the journey of fou...