Our Incredible Planet
14 Clips
There's much to marvel at in our wondrous planet. Rekindle your appreciation for the surprising, beautiful place we call home: Earth.
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How a Giant Lazy River of Grass Became the Everglades
From: Aerial America: On the Water
- 1m 5s
- HD
The Florida Everglades are home to a patchwork of ecosystems in a constant state of change--so much so, they look different from one year to the next. Here's how this magnificent floating landscape came to be.
Baby Wildebeest Treats Lioness Like Mom
From: Surviving the Serengeti
- 5m 2s
- HD
A hungry lioness captures a young calf. But before she decides to kill, something very unusual happens.
Arizona's Jaw-Dropping Mile-Long Meteor Crater
From: Aerial America: Roadside Attractions
- 1m
- HD
In the northern Arizona desert, an imposing-looking crater shows the impact of an ancient meteor crash. Until the 1960s, it was mistakenly believed to be a volcanic crater.
The Volcanoes of Hawaii
From: Aerial America: Amazing Destinations
- 2m 20s
- HD
Hawaii was born around 40 million years ago, from sea volcanoes and the shifting Earth.
Lost Lion Reunites with His Brother
From: Lions in Battle 2
- 3m 53s
- HD
Lost and alone at night in unfamiliar territory, a young lion calls desperately for his brother, hoping to be found.
How Was the Grand Canyon Formed?
From: Aerial America: Natural Wonders
- 2m 15s
- HD
In the 19th century, many people believed that landscapes like the Grand Canyon were shaped by volcanoes and earthquakes. But one American geologist named John Newberry had different ideas.
The World's First Camels Roamed... South Dakota?
From: Aerial America: The Great Plains
- 1m 37s
- HD
The Badlands of South Dakota are filled with the fossils of fascinating and surprising prehistoric animals: saber-toothed cats, large-headed pigs, and even the first camels.
Utah's Otherworldly Landscapes
From: Aerial America: Utah
- 2m 16s
- HD
Despite its dry desert landscapes, Utah is a land of endless surprises, and Glen Canyon is one of them, rivaling Arizona's Grand Canyon for sheer majesty.
What Are These Eerie Abandoned Tanks Doing in Puerto Rico?
From: Aerial America: Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
- 1m 37s
- HD
In the middle of Flamenco Beach lies an abandoned U.S. army tank covered in graffiti -- a remnant of a time when the U.S. valued Puerto Rico for its strategic military value.
The Extraordinary Life Cycle of a Hornet Colony
From: Killer Hornets
- 3m 1s
- HD
After a hornet queen lays hundreds of eggs, her workers set about feeding the larvae chewed-up prey. With tiny waists, the workers can't digest solid food; they instead subsist on drops of amino acid from the larvae.
One of Nature's Most Amazing Sights
From: Aerial America: Wyoming
- 2m 36s
- HD
One of Yellowstone's most popular attractions, the Grand Prismatic Spring is home to some of the earliest forms of life on Earth.
The Smart Way Warthogs Keep Insects at Bay
From: Amazing Pigs
- 3m 54s
- HD
Warthogs love a good roll in the mud - known as 'wallowing' - which keeps them cool. But to protect themselves from insects, warthogs turn to another creature to help out: the mongoose.
Florida's Forgotten Coast
From: Aerial America: Florida
- 2m 17s
- HD
The white beaches on the Florida Panhandle make up what's known as Florida's forgotten coast; its sandy beaches and natural beauty have remained trapped in time.
Breathtaking Views of the Largest Glacier in North America
From: Aerial America: Natural Wonders
- 1m 55s
- HD
Alaska's Bagley Icefield is a gargantuan pool of solid ice that spans 120 miles. It produces many glaciers, including the massive Bering Glacier, which deposits 6.5 trillion tons of water a year into the Gulf of Alaska.
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