World of Discovery

World of Discovery - Realm of the Serpent There are more than 3000 species of snakes, and every one scares man to death. From Burmese cobra charmers, to the birth of a green tree python in the rain forest, to the tagging of a deadly fer-de-lance in Central America, it's an exotic adventure that will bring new insight into the kingdom of the snake. As seen on ABC. Narrated by E.G. Marshall.

World of Discovery - Earthquakes: The Terrifying Truth In the twentieth century, earthquakes have killed hundreds of thousands of people and caused billions of dollars in damage. Seismologists predict the worst is yet to come. With the help of astonishing footage and interviews, the show reveals the shocking secrets of this natural killer. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Graham Greene.

World of Discovery - Australia's Outback: Vanishing FrontierImagine being surrounded by a vast, rugged wilderness. No town, no stores, no human contact - just you, your family and 10,000 head of cattle. This documentary follows a year in the hard-working life of this magnificent place and reveals the rough, rewarding adventures of a unique lifestyle. Narrated by Mel Gibson. As seen on ABC.

World of Discovery - Chasing India's MonsoonFollow the path of the legendary Monsoon. Join in the celebrations at the coming rains and share the relief when the deluge turns fears of drought to shouts of joy. The songs, thoughts, laughter and tears of India are all guided by the life-giving force of the Monsoon. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Richard Crenna.

World Of Discovery - Wolf: Return of a Legend Surrounded by centuries of myth and legend, the wolf has long been assumed to be a random predator, ruthlessly attacking its victims. Why do wolves howl, bare their teeth and travel in packs? Should they be reintroduced in North America? Find out in this fascinating breakthrough study. Narrated by Martin Sheen. As seen on ABC.

World of Discovery - The Secret Life of 118 Green Street The Herbert's house at 118 Green Street looks normal enough. But look closer and you'll see that the Herberts aren't home alone - they're surrounded - by billions of uninvited houseguests. This award winning film reveals the miraculous world that exists beyond the naked eye. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Buck Henry.

World of Discovery - Inventors: Out of Their MindsThey've given us light, photographs, electricity, lasers, cars, movies, and videocassettes. This delightful program gives you a rare look at some of the greatest inventors in modern history. Enjoy this salute to the imaginative minds whose "better mousetraps" make life more livable tomorrow. First seen on ABC. Narrated by Fred Gwynne.

World of Discovery - Indestructible People The normal life cycle: we are born, we live and we die. But what happens when life's unfortunate incidents cause loss of limb or control of our bodies? See how science is making life better for so many and explore the incredible scientific potential of the next century. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Hal Douglas.

World of Discovery - Powers of the Russian PsychicsUntil recently, the extraordinary phenomena of Russian parapsychology have been hidden from the eyes of the West. Scientists and researchers reveal the amazing results of decades of work of psychic studies and psychics themselves demonstrate their unbelievable powers in never before seen footage. As seen on ABC. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.

World of Discovery - The Last African Flying BoatIn the late 1930's, the Empire flying boats linked the British colonies of Africa from East to West. Through remarkable vintage footage of the original flights and the fascinating film of the modern-day trip, you'll enjoy a rare glimpse of a bygone era . As seen on ABC. Narrated by Roy Scheider.

World of Discovery - Last Charge of the Rhino For more than sixty million years, the rhinoceros has roamed the earth. This film takes you behind the battle lines in Africa, as radical solutions are employed in an effort to protect the remaining population. As seen on ABC. Narrated by James Brolin.

World of Discovery - Bikini: Forbidden Paradise In 1946, the United States government had chosen Bikini as the test site to measure the devastation of an atomic bomb explosion. Through fascinating underwater photography, rare historic footage, and the eyes of the survivors, you will experience the beauty and tragedy of Bikini: Forbidden Paradise. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Linda Hunt.

World of Discovery - Tales From the Tomb: Lost Sons of the PharaohIn 1922, the world was electrified by the discovery in Egypt's Valley of the Kings of the sealed tomb of King Tutankhamun. Long hidden under the stalls of souvenir vendors and filled with debris, the tomb still mystifies. Join archaeologist Ken Weeks as he makes sense of the scene. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Hugh Downs.

World of Discovery - Tall Ship: High Sea Adventure Come aboard The Danmark, one of the world's foremost sailing ships and the pride of Copenhagen, for a remarkable journey across the stormy North Atlantic. You will experience the thrill of a lifetime on this high sea adventure. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Jason Robards.

World of Discovery - Orangutans: Children of the ForestDidi is a seven-year-old living with her family in a high-rise apartment building in Taipei. But there's a hitch: Didi is an orangutan. Didi's touching personal story is an amazing journey from the comfort of "civilization" back to her native home in the trees of Indonesia.. As seen on ABC. Narrated by James Brolin.

World of Discovery - Polar Bears: Arctic Terror Fearsome, fascinating and immensely powerful, polar bears spellbind us with their massive size, voracious appetite and social behavior. These bold rulers of the north can be 10 feet tall and 1500 pounds. It's a rare glimpse at the real life of one of the animal kingdom's most magnificent creatures. As seen on ABC. Narrated by John Mahoney.

World of Discovery - Beautiful Killers In the wild, the killer whale is dangerous to all prey. In captivity, however, it is the source of great wonder and joy to man. Witness the killer whales' beauty, grace and intelligence, and explore the ongoing controversy involved in keeping them captive. As seen on ABC. Narrated by Richard Crenna.