Eyewitness
-Season 1
Episodes
1. Amphibian
Sep 5, 1994
Which frog raises its young in its mouth? Why did ancient people think salamanders were born in fire? AMPHIBIAN investigates the double life of creatures that live both on land and in water. Leap into the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in the amphibian family.
2. Bird
Sep 12, 1994
What do birds' songs mean? How does an owl catch its prey in the dark? BIRD takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these feathered creatures, and experience the miracle of flight.
3. Cat
Sep 19, 1994
Can a cheetah outrun a sports car? Did cats help defeat the ancient Egyptians in battle? CAT follows the fascinating journey of these mysterious and adored animals, from the African savanna to the modern home. Along the way, you'll discover the secret lives of felines great and small - their evolution, anatomy, habitat, behavior, and more.
4. Dinosaur
Sep 26, 1994
Journey into the Jurassic to unearth the facts behind a lost world! Students will gain an understanding of the science of paleontology, master dinosaur entomology, explore the prehistoric landscape, investigate the Mesozoic era, evaluate theories of extinction and compare dinosaur physiology. This program brings these amazing creatures to life millions of years after their extinction!
5. Dog
Oct 3, 1994
No overview available.
6. Elephant
Oct 10, 1994
No overview available.
7. Fish
Oct 17, 1994
No overview available.
8. Horse
Oct 24, 1994
No overview available.
9. Insect
Oct 31, 1994
No overview available.
10. Jungle
Nov 7, 1994
No overview available.
11. Reptile
Nov 14, 1994
What is the oldest reptile species? Can a cold-blooded reptile freeze to death? REPTILE reveals the alien world of these often misunderstood cold-blooded vertebrates, uncovering reptilian facts that are stranger than fiction. From hot, steamy swamps to dry-as-bone deserts, travel the world in search of these amazing animals.
12. Shark
Nov 21, 1994
No overview available.
13. Skeleton
Nov 28, 1994
Why is the human spine shaped like an S? Which animals' skeletons can join together to form islands? SKELETON takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering - see the skeleton as never before.