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The Eel Life Cycle

The remarkable lifecycle of the eel, a catadromous fish found all over the globe, in fresh and salt water ecosystems alike. Eels begin life in the ocean before migrating in their larval stage to rivers and streams where they can spend decades before returning to the oceans to spawn. The Mystery of Eels premieres April 17 at 8/7c.
Clip Season 31 Episode 10 Length 04:30 Premiere: 04/17/13

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Season 31 Episodes

Great Zebra Exodus
S31 E13 Length 52:58 Premiere Date 05/15/13

The Mystery of Eels
S31 E10 Length 52:59 Premiere Date 04/17/13

Siberian Tiger Quest
S31 E1 Length 53:10 Premiere Date 10/10/12

The Mystery of Eels Preview
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 04/17/13

James Prosek: Painting with Eels
Clip Length 05:44 Premiere Date 04/17/13

The Eel Life Cycle
Clip Length 04:30 Premiere Date 04/17/13

The Eel Project
Clip Length 06:30 Premiere Date 04/17/13

Season 31 Preview
Preview Length 05:00 Premiere Date 10/10/12

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Season of the Osprey - S40 E2

Premiered On: 10/27/2021

Follow the struggles, failures and triumphs of a single osprey family. Ospreys are unique among raptors for their ability to hunt live fish and dive into water.

  • Wednesday May 1, 2024 8:00 pm ET on KET
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Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons - S42 E11

Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.

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Saving the Animals of Ukraine - S42 E12

Anton Ptushkin documents the work of Ukrainian citizens in rescuing and caring for the pets and zoo animals abandoned during the war in Ukraine.

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Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone - S42 E13

Follow the story of the elusive pine marten through the Burren, home to some of Ireland's most enchanting wildlife.

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Niagara Falls - S41 E8

Explore Niagara Falls, its three separate waterfalls and the wide variety of wildlife surrounding it.

  • Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:00 pm ET on KET
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Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives - S42 E10

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Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet the Raptors - S42 E9

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Woodpeckers: The Hole Story - S41 E3

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Remarkable Rabbits - S37 E14

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