  North American Predators (Dvd)North American Predators (Dvd)
UPC Number: 781735602959
Actors: Marty Stouffer
Directors: Marty Stouffer
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 4
Studio: Topics Entertainment
Release date: February 5, 2008
Run time: 240 minutes
Product Description
Eat or be eaten. It s survival of the fittest in this unforgettable Wild America DVD collection. Join Marty Stouffer as he uncovers the mysteries and beauty behind some of North America s most magnificent predators. Watch the speed and skill of the lynx and the rarely-glimpsed wolverine in North Country Killers. Follow the massive grizzlies and intimidating brown bears in Big Wild Bears. Hear the blood-curdling scream of the cougar and the howl of the wolf in Claws and Fangs. And finally, admire the awe-inspiring polar bear and be astonished at the tiny, ravenous, untamed shrew in Large and Small. With spectacular views of landscapes and wildlife, this family-friendly collection is nature at its wildest.North Country Killers North Woods Lynx Trek to the chilly North Woods and explore the wildlife amid Black Spruce and white birch trees. Marvel at one of nature s finest physical specimens, the elegant and graceful lynx, and watch in awe as the elusive predator pursues the snowshoe hare with speed and agility, making its kill. Wolverine Country Traveling by dogsled, Marty goes deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness of northwest Montana in search of the rarely-glimpsed wolverine. Is this beast really a ravenous monster? Watch along with Marty and witness the tremendous strength of this lone hunter as it traverses the rugged land it shares with the wolf, red fox, and snowshoe hare. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Big Wild Bears Time of the Grizzly The grizzly bear is funny and ferocious, a quivering coward and a daring hero, easily tamed yet forever wild. Venture to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and witness battles, births, and the daily habits of the massive 8 foot, 800 pound beasts. River of the Bears It s summer in Alaska, the salmon are on their spawning run and the largest predators in North America, the brown bears, are staking out prime fishing spots. Watch as nearly a hundred bears, young and old, swim, dive, and belly flop for their next meal. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Claws and Fangs Wild Cats These are not your typical house cats. Behold some of the most elusive and most deadly of all animals. Stare in awe at the swift, stealthy killing prowess of the most ferocious members of the feline family. Catch sight of the jaguar, bobcat, lynx, and mountain lion, and hear the blood-curdling scream of the cougar. Wild Dogs Man s best friend inspires affection and smiles in millions, but a howl and a missing sheep can create a fear like no other. Steal a look into the natural roles and social behaviors of the coyote, wolf, and fox, the often misunderstood ancestors of our beloved friends. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Large and Small Queen of the Ice Often bestowed with spiritual power and admired for its beauty, ferocity and patience, the polar bear is the earth s largest predator. Follow a mother bear around her arctic home as she fearlessly protects her cubs and teaches them how to survive in the frigid landscape. The Incredible Shrew Driven by the need to eat, this savage little beast has earned a reputation for being the most voracious of predators. Often weighing less than a dime, it devours anything in its path, including creatures much larger than itself. Watch as this little killer attempts to quell its insatiable appetite. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES
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