Film Library: Animals

MONK SEAL ZEN DEN

JUNE 2009

Dive in with Hawaii's graceful Monk Seal and find a bit of tranquility. Then, share your thoughts on animal conservation.

PANDA ZEN DEN

APRIL 2006

Escape the stress of daily life with this Panda Love Zen Den. Afterward, share your thoughts on what we can do to protect the animals of our planet.

FALCON ZEN DEN

SEPTEMBER 2009

Once on the endangered list, the Grand Canyon is home to the largest population of Peregrine Falcons. Watch it hunt at speeds up to 125 MPH.

THE NENE BIRD

MARCH 2009

The Nene Bird is the state bird of Hawaii. By 1950, there were fewer then 50 birds in the wild. Hawaiian Park Rangers help to bring them back.

A GOLDEN OLYMPICS

FEBRUARY 2010

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver were the most watched Winter Olympics in history. Charlie and Lucky had the chance to experience the event firsthand! A great short for sports and dog lovers alike.

ZEN DEN: WILD DOLPHINS

JULY 2007

If you've never been swimming with wild dolphins, now is the time to start. Dip into the private underwater world of the spotted Atlantic dolphin. See how they playfully interact with each other, while also enjoying moments of grace and solitude in this quiet, meditative setting.

GORILLA ZEN DEN

APRIL 2008

Wild mountain gorillas lead a peaceful life, spending their days eating, sleeping, and playing. Large silverbacks, the same ones depicted as violent in movies like King Kong and Congo, patiently allow baby gorillas to climb all over them, and unless they are threatened, do not show aggression toward humans or each other. Watch and learn from the intelligence, gentle nature, and vulnerability of this most human-like species.

GORILLA DIET

APRIL 2008

For the wild mountain gorillas of Rwanda, the forest is a gigantic salad bowl. A gorilla can — and will — eat up to 60-70 different species of plants that it finds growing wild in the jungle, though its favorite is without doubt the gently shoots of young bamboo plants. Follow these peaceful, veggie-loving creatures as they forage for food to satiate their very healthy appetites.

BABY GORILLAS

APRIL 2008

Baby mountain gorillas are not much different from human babies: They both have soft, pink skin, they love their mothers, and they love to eat. Unfortunately, they also get sick a lot, and 30% of them die from illnesses as simple as the common cold before reaching their first birthday. Despite the high infant mortality rate, the wild mountain gorilla population is actually growing, thanks to the efforts to control poaching and protect their natural habitat.

GORILLA TALK

APRIL 2008

We often think that when a wild mountain gorilla beats his chest, it means he is angry, and you'd better get out of his way. But it is really just his way of either showing off, getting rid of anxiety, or merely just staying in contact with his family. Craig Sholley, the explore team's guide to the gorilla population of Rwanda, explains the nuances of gorilla communication, from the "belch vocalization" of a content silverback to the angry "pig grunt" of a female feeling threatened on her own turf.

98.6% HUMAN

APRIL 2008

How ironic that the one creature deemed all violent is the most peaceful: the mountain gorilla. With only 720 remaining, Craig Sholley of AWF teaches us about his organization's efforts to preserve gorillas in Rwanda.

GIANT PANDA RESERVE

APRIL 2006

The Wolong Nature Preserve in China is trying to bring the Panda population back from the verge of extinction.  Learn how they are doing it.