From majestic great whales and humpbacks to graceful jellyfish and seahorses, the ocean is home to an amazing array of life. National Geographic reveals never-before-seen species and behavior of life under the sea. Programs include Shark Island; The Great Whales; Ocean Drifters; Jellyfish Invasion; Jewels of the Caribbean Sea; and Humpbacks - Inside the Pod.

"Explorer and scientist Paul Sereno made an extraordinary discovery in the middle of the Sahara desert. While prospecting for dinosaur bones, he stumbled across an ancient human cemetery more than 5,000 years older than the Egyptian pyramids. Who were these people and what were they doing in the middle of the desert? How did they live and die? What can this mystery tell us about our planet? And why are there two distinct groups [Kiffian and Tenerian]...

Follows scientists as they track blue whales to determine their feeding habits, study migration patterns, and learn where they birth their young.

Packed with ingenious scientific work and spectacular fossils, NOVA's Ice Age Death Trap reveals intimate secrets of the life and death of North America's most exotic and extreme creatures: mastodons, saber tooth cats and camels, giant bison with six-foot horns, and ground sloths as big as elephants. Most tantalizing of all, the team unearths startling and controversial evidence of what may be the earliest humans ever to venture into the untamed wilderness...

1.5 million acres are home to some of the most unusual creatures on the planet, carnivorous plants, amphibious birds, fish that breathe air and cacti that grow in water. Go beyond the tourist hotspots to explore the hidden reaches of this amazing National Park as never before.

In the post-9/11 world, where the stakes have dramatically escalated, the Secret Service agent is the first and last defense for the President of the United States. Agents operate in an arena where there is no margin for error. Go inside and meet the dedicated men and women who are sworn to protect the President at any cost. Get an agent's-eye view of the daily challenges faced through the decades by Secret Service veterans, from keeping tabs on the...

The cat is probably the most beloved animal in history, worshipped by ancient Egyptians and coveted by sea captains and farmers. Today, cats are adored for their beauty and unique personalities, but the soul of a killer still lurks inside. Learn what your cat may get up to when it slips out of the house. From Florida to the outback of Australia, domestic cats and their feral cousins are stalking some creatures to the brink of extinction. Discover...

By the year 2100, many scientists believe that the Earth's average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius. A compelling investigation explores what each rising, and critical, degree could mean for the future of our people and planet. Illustrates how global warming has already affected the reefs of Australia, the ice fields of Greenland, and the Amazonian rain forest. Explains what's real, what's still controversial, and how existing...

Shows how Cara the sea turtle learns to survive in the wild on her own.

"... takes you inside Hurricane Katrina to shed light on the fateful decisions of those in charge, and the desperate struggles of those fighting to survive the awesome impact of one of nature's ultimate weapons of mass destruction"--Container.