Other than Jeopardy and a few music shows on RFD TV, nature shows are about all I watch. I don't enjoy seeing death or suffering of any living thing, but that is how nature works. I did not see that show last night, but will watch for it in the future

I love nature shows...and I also am quite aware that in nature, everything is predator or prey.

I missed that one--haven't been watching much tv lately. I enjoy nature shows, but only if they contain real footage and events, not staged stuff ala Wild America. No problems watching animals being animals here--Big Cat Diary bring it on. Of course, unusual plants hold my interest, too. I recall taking a solo walk on a sort-of path in Costa Rica, and being excited when I came upon an acacia plant with their symbiotic ants. I'm easy to thrill. ;-)

We recorded "Nature" last night. I hope that was the same one you watched! My idea of a dream job would be to work at a "no kill" shelter and walk the dogs, play with the cats aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall day. :0)

I saw the snow monkey one. They are so unusual.

I like nature shows and often watch them. Jasdip, the leech and worm, so funny. (That said, I will admit to saving worms stuck in the gutter.)

I do usually enjoy them, but haven't been watching much TV lately. There were things I had been in the habit of watching on Animal Planet, and that may have been the station I turned to as I went to bed about a week ago. I saw a few minutes of something called Wild Pacific (seemed to be islands, not only ocean) narrated by Mike Rowe, then fell asleep before getting to see much of it. What I did see was interesting - a caterpillar that had evolved to carnivorous and dined on fruit flies ;[)

I don't watch nature show because I can't watch something get killed. However I have a bunch of nature cams running all the time. Two eagle nests, the one close to me aND THE dc ONE WHICH ALREADY HAS TWO EAGLETS. OURS ARE TO HATCH THIS WEEKEND. i HAVE OSPREY CAMS IN MAINE AND cHESAPEAKE AS WELL AS THE PANDA CAM. I'M GOING TO dC TO SEE MY LITTLE BUTTERBALL BEI BEI BORN SEVEN MONTHS AGO.Sorry I'm really not shouting, just not paying attention with a cat on my keyboard.

lily316 - I completely understand your feelings but I am able to watch a little more than I used to be able to stand. Still, DH and I both have to turn the channel when bad things go on. I love the Eagle cams, too.

Probably my all time fav nature show is Eye of the Leopard. There was also a documentary following a polar bear that was narrated by an actor of whom I can not remember. I have searched and searched trying to find it so that I could watch it again but haven't found which it was.

David Attenborough is my all time fav narrator for nature shows.

I am the same, Jasdip. I hardly ever watch nature shows. And worse than that are the horrible pics of abused animals that show up on my facebook feed.

My daughter is an avid and active nature lover to an extent that is actually harmful to her IMHO. She rescues dogs, has three of her own, and somehow sees shows that depict the worst of human beings where animal treatment is concerned. Although she realizes all the atrocities that occur around the world, this is her choice to follow and I'm unable to change her mind. Many days she is weeping at what she has seen, particularly how our domestic food animals and birds are treated. How great it would be if some of these dreadful inhumane treatments could be changed.

I just found a link of the show that we watched.

It was on TVO called Lands of the Monsoon in southeast Asia.

Lands of the Monsoon

Marilyn, remember the SPCA commercials with Sarah McLaughlin? I can't watch them, I cry every time.

pink-warm-mama - it's too bad more people don't have that same level of humanity your daughter possesses.

jasdip - we can't watch those commercials either. And they are soooo long.

Where I once lived lots of worms would be spread all over the pavement after rain. It was easy to pick them up and place them in grass so they might live. It's a shame many youngsters these days do not seem to have a real love of nature.

i watch nature programs on the local PBS channel.

There are several carnivorous plants. The Venus Fly Trap is one. It catches small insects with its trap leaves. Its a fascinating mechanism.

Did anyone watch the recent one about the California sea otters? Monterey Bay Aquarium is trying so hard to help these (very cute) animals. I appreciate what they are doing.

Yes, Socks...I watched it last night...for the second time. :-) I live alone. It's a good thing my walls are thick. If my neighbors could hear me...they'd think I'd lost the remainder of my marbles....as I talk and coo out loud to those adorable balls of fur.

Many moons ago I lived in Northern California and used to spend a lot of time in the Monterrey/Carmel area. The aquarium wasn't there then. Or, if it was...it wasn't the size it is now. One of the attributes I always admired about Californians was their appreciation of...and the careful guarding they gave/give to the flora and fauna. Mother Nature couldn't ask for better assistants. I hope that aquarium continues to have the funding they need. They're doing a wonderful job.

The Aquarium began in the late 1970s as the dream of and with money from David Packard (the P of HP). The family is still involved - daughter Julie has been the Executive Director from the beginning and the Packard Foundation has continued to provide important support over the years.

Yes, it has enough money.

Thank you, Snidely. I returned to N.E....[a regrettable decision I might add]...during the summer of '77. Now I understand why I never saw the aquarium. I'm very pleased to learn that the Packard family is [and remains] behind it's success. There's never "enough" money these days but their participation/interest/support certainly ensures continued success of the facility. I sure wish I could visit it.

Sorry for that, Ann. If you go to the Aquarium website, there are many webcams that allow you to see special interest areas live and you can even watch at feeding times in the big tank. The Aquarium is interesting because the foundation of its exhibits began with a vision to highlight the local sea life. (Monterey Bay is a unique environment because of the presence of a very deep canyon/trench close to shore). Over time, they realized they needed to have rotating special exhibits with a bit more razzle dazzle for the general public to want to return repeatedly.

Another organization, separately operated and funded almost exclusively by the Packard Foundation, is the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) at Moss Landing. MBARI is a research organization, even receiving some government money, that employs big name scientists to do oceanographic research. It's a lab, not a public attraction, and is only accessible once a year on Open House day. But it's another example of Packard's interest in science and devotion to the greater good.

I just bookmarked their website. Thanks so much for the heads up. Now I can take a virtual tour of all their fascinating research/info/occupants. I do remember how unique Monterey Bay was/is. For that matter...most of the coast of California is unique. I drove it often just to appreciate it...and I miss it dearly. To my currently limited knowledge...the Packard's have always been extremely supportive of such undertakings. I don't buy their computers...LOL...but I do praise them highly for their generosity and public spirit. Without contributors like them, our generation and generations to come would never know or appreciate the natural gifts we've been blessed with.

Oh Lordy...I'm having a case of home sick blues. I wish I had the money now that I had then. LOL All you'd see at my front door right now would be a whirlwind of dust as I moved...lock, stock and barrel...back to Los Altos. Sigh!

I bookmarked your link Jasdip/Sherry. We'll watch it at a later date. Thanks!

Yes, Nature was about the Snow Monkeys. So cute!