Nature - Extraordinary Animal Behavior

Two fascinating NATURE episodes reveal EXTRAORDINARY ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. When disaster looms, does the earth send signals that animals can pick up, but humans can't' From hippos in Botswana to catfish in Japan, "Can Animals Predict Disaster'" asks: What do animals know and when do they know it' Can we harness these skills to save human lives before disaster strikes' Join scientists around the world as they explore these animal omens, and reexamine ancient ideas about how animals can predict disaster, which are now gaining credence in scientific circles. "Killers in Eden" recalls a unique tale of the sea.For nearly 100 years, the Australian coastal town of Eden was the setting for a remarkable collaboration between two species--humans and killer whales--as they joined in hunts for migrating baleen whales. Rooted in historical fact and told by members of the community who actually witnessed the hunts, this is a compelling story of interspecies cooperation.