Tag Archives: NATURE

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon Marvels on PBS Nature

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Judith Trojan

Dragons? Dinosaurs? David Attenborough?  If any one of those D-words piques your interest, I urge you not to miss Attenborough and the Sea Dragon. This fascinating, new hour-long documentary opens the 2019 season of Nature on PBS, tonight, Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 8:00 – … Continue reading →

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A Squirrel’s Guide to Success on PBS Is No Tall Tail

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Judith Trojan

“You can’t be friends with a squirrel. A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit.”— Sarah Jessica Parker. My feelings exactly…that is until I screened A Squirrel’s Guide to Success and came away with restored appreciation for the … Continue reading →

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Sex, Lies and Butterflies Soars on PBS Nature

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Judith Trojan

When was the last time you came face to face with an actual butterfly?  And I don’t mean a computer generated knock-off! (If  you’re currently watching the quirky Alan Ball series, Here and Now, on HBO, you’ve seen more than … Continue reading →

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Endangered Wildlife Makes a Comeback in Viva Puerto Rico

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“It’s not a job…you do it with passion because it’s important to do.” That mantra drives Jafet Vélez-Valentín, Carlos Diez and Dr. Antonio (“Tony”) Mignucci, three conservationists who dedicate their lives to ensuring the survival of endangered wildlife in Puerto Rico. Their work … Continue reading →

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Yosemite and Climate Change Converge on PBS Nature

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“Yosemite is natural beauty on a grand scale.” That statement is hard to dispute if you’ve ever visited the National Parks (Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite) in the Sierra Nevada mountains stretching some 400 miles through eastern California into Nevada.  In Yosemite, a … Continue reading →

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Nature Spotlights The Story of Cats on PBS

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Judith Trojan

If you’ve ever shared your home or heart with a cat, you probably agree that cats are inscrutable.  But, let’s face it, you love them anyway… and you never ever give up hope that they’ll love you back. Whether you … Continue reading →

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Super Hummingbirds Launch Season 35 of Nature on PBS

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Judith Trojan

The cover story of Sunday’s Parade magazine (10/09/16) caught my eye. It didn’t lure me in with revelations about the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie break-up or stomach-turning tweets by Donald Trump. Far from it. Simply entitled Awe, the article goes on to encourage “the … Continue reading →

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Jungle Animal Hospital Saves Lives and Nabs Criminals

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Judith Trojan

“There is hope at the end, and we are part of the hope,” says dedicated veterinarian Alejandro Morales at the conclusion of Jungle Animal Hospital. Filmed over the course of one year, the PBS NATURE series season finale highlights the noble work of Dr. Morales, … Continue reading →

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Nature Series Documents Powerful Caregiver-Animal Reunions

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Judith Trojan

If you’ve ever doubted that wild animals are capable of forming long-lasting, trusting and loving bonds with their human friends and caregivers, I urge you not to miss Animal Reunions, the latest episode of the PBS series, NATURE, debuting tonight, Wednesday, March … Continue reading →

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Moose: Life of a Twig Eater Makes Heart-Tugging Debut on PBS

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Judith Trojan

I love animals and am especially keen on supporting those who safeguard the lives and habitats of endangered animals in the wild.  Great Apes, elephants, whales and dolphins have always been my particular passions. Up until now, I honestly never gave a second thought to Bullwinkle’s flesh … Continue reading →

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