The Nature of Things

Season 17

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging.

The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.

Where to Watch The Nature of Things • Season 17

8 Episodes

  • Noah's Park
    E1
    Noah's ParkThe work of a group of naturalists who are attempting to create a refuge for biblical animals by restocking a park with species inhabited land in Bible times.
  • Close-up Look at a Coral Reef
    E2
    Close-up Look at a Coral ReefClose-up look at a coral reef. Through the use of micro-photography, viewers are afforded a look at the unique way in which a reef is formed.
  • Birthright Newborn
    E3
    Birthright NewbornA fascinating study of the newborn human. The film features many prominant people in the limited field of newborn research, and many surprising discoveries that have been made. The human infant is born with.a surprising number of abilities and reflexes.
  • Children of the Buffalo
    E4
    Children of the BuffaloA study of the Todos tribe of India, their polyandrous marriage rituals and their unusual funeral rites. The Todos spend their lives tending the buffalo and everything they do revolves around this animal.
  • Geriatric Medicine
    E5
    Geriatric MedicineGeriatric medicine and some aspects of research into the biology of aging. Dr. Ronald Cape, who leads a clinic at the University of Western Ontario attempts to dispel some of the myths concerning old age and senility.
  • The Wind and its Power
    E6
    The Wind and its PowerThe wind and its power, and how winds are generated. Processes of air circulation, the effect of wind on man-made structures. Sailboats, windmills and wind turbines used for generating electricity.
  • Funk Island
    E7
    Funk IslandShows some of the species of seabirds to be found on Funk Island, situated 40 miles east of Newfoundland, which is a breeding ground of more than one million seabirds, and stresses the need for their protection against man.
  • Development in the Florida Everglades
    E8
    Development in the Florida EvergladesA 1970 report on land development in the Florida Everglades that threatened the survival of wildlife

 

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