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Eels have also been a source of fascination to writer, artist and conservationist James Prosek since childhood and he explains why when Nature unravels The Mystery of Eels airing tonight, April 17, 2013 at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

Eels have also been a source of fascination to writer, artist and conservationist James Prosek since childhood and he explains why when Nature unravels The Mystery of Eels airing Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

We may never look at flowers, seedlings or trees in the same way again when Nature shatters the myth of a passive plant world and uncovers their real secret realm in What Plants Talk About airing tonight, April 3, 2013 at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). After the broadcast, the program will stream at pbs.org/nature.

We may never look at flowers, seedlings or trees in the same way again when Nature shatters the myth of a passive plant world and uncovers their real secret realm in What Plants Talk About airing Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). After the broadcast, the program will stream at pbs.org/nature.

What are the hidden forces that shape what we eat? How will biotechnology and trade change our food systems in the future? Are genetically modified foods the problem, the solution, or beside the point? Can we 'patent' nature? Bust through common myths and discover the real science and issues beyond the headlines in this groundbreaking conversation with experts from diverse fields. Join plant geneticist Paul Gepts, economic journalist Fred Kaufman, ethicist Paul Root Wolpe, and intellectual property lawyer Rochelle Dreyfuss for an intellectual feast about the future of food.

Sir David Attenborough was eight years old in 1934 when he saw his first natural history film. It featured the popular naturalist Cherry Kearton, one of the earliest pioneers of wildlife photography and filmmaking. Years later, those dreams became an illustrious reality. For over half a century, Attenborough has been at the forefront of natural history filmmaking, witnessing an unparalleled period of change in our planet's history. His first-hand accounts offer a unique perspective on the natural world. As he marks his 60th anniversary on television, Nature presents Attenborough's Life Stories, a three-part retrospective of his life and work, airing on consecutive Todays, January 23, 30, and February 6, 2013 at 8 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

As he marks his 60th anniversary on television, Nature presents Attenborough's Life Stories, a three-part retrospective of his life and work, airing on consecutive Wednesdays, January 23, 30, and February 6, 2013 at 8 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

Sir David Attenborough was eight years old in 1934 when he saw his first natural history film. It featured the popular naturalist Cherry Kearton, one of the earliest pioneers of wildlife photography and filmmaking. Years later, those dreams became an illustrious reality. For over half a century, Attenborough has been at the forefront of natural history filmmaking, witnessing an unparalleled period of change in our planet's history. His first-hand accounts offer a unique perspective on the natural world. As he marks his 60th anniversary on television, Nature presents Attenborough's Life Stories, a three-part retrospective of his life and work, airing on consecutive Wednesdays, January 23, 30, and February 6, 2013 at 8 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

Take to the skies and dive into the water with a wondrous variety of ducks as Nature reveals all the personality and charm of these complex characters in An Original DUCKumentary, premiering tonight, November 14, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS.

Take to the skies and dive into the water with a wondrous variety of ducks as Nature reveals all the personality and charm of these complex characters in An Original DUCKumentary, premiering Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS.

NATURE'S RIVER OF NO RETURN, premieres Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). After broadcast, the series will stream online at pbs.org/nature.

NATURE'S RIVER OF NO RETURN, premieres Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). After broadcast, the series will stream online at pbs.org/nature.