This beautifully filmed series offers an in-depth study of the diversity of nature and wildlife found in South America. Produced by Ferraro Nature Films, Inc. Programs available on 8 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in an 8-Disc Set. (Also available in English.) For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail
Also See: The Hummingbirds Series (Spanish)
40% of the Earth's species of birds are found in South America. Half of those are seen in Venezuela due to its 25 different ecosystems. Here we explore the biology, behavior and adaptations and songs of more than 100 species of birds. CHAPTERS: 1 - Introduction; 2 - Fruit Eaters; 3 - Carnivorous Birds. 08DR IJSCA Click for more
The most outstanding feature of the Venezuela llanos of the Orinoco is its tremendous bird life; also we learn of the birds' nesting season and how they reproduce in their natural habitat. CHAPTERS: 1 - Introduction; 2 - Breeding Strategies; 3 - Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet. 08DR IJSCA 30 min. Click for more
When we hear the words Flora and Fauna, we invariably imagine remote areas whose isolation has permitted a harmonious development of various species, far from man's reach and the uproar of his social and industrial organization. This program deals with the natural history of the Blue-and-White Swallow, as well as the Click for more
No study of the fauna of the llanos of South America would be complete without mentioning the largest rodent in the world, the Capybara. This uncommon animal can be found from the Panama Canal down to Argentina. 08DR IJSCA 30 min. Click for more
Two thirds of the world's animal species live beneath the seas. Here the vast Venezuelan seas offer a fascinating study of fishes and invertebrates, their behavior and relation to their underwater environment. 08DR IJSCA 30 min. Also available in English. Click for more
The Llanos of the Orinoco is an open land, flooded in the rainy season, dried out in the dry season. Here we discover it is home to hundreds of animal species living in perfect harmony with their environment. 08DR IJSCA 30 min. Click for more
To say that Morrocoy is just a marine and sub-marine National Park in Venezuela is too much of an understatement. It is an ecological masterpiece! This program introduces us to it all: the spectacular landscapes, the abundant marine life, and the important mangrove fauna. 08DR IJSCA 30 min. Click for more
"Highly Recommended. South America has a rich and diverse animal population, the most distinctive of any of the continents, and the result of its wide range of habitats and ecological conditions. Thus this program is highly recommended for the study of bird and marine ecology for K-12 and college collections." Click for more
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