Kiowa County Public Library District

Killer whales are beloved as majestic, friendly giants yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously. Blackfish unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of the notorious performing whale Tilikum, who - unlike any orca in the wild - has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. Blackfish expands on the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity. "...enough to make anybody think twice about...

With the tallest trees on Earth, the last of America's big glaciers, and a string of towering volcanoes, America's Pacific Northwest is home to the nation's most intriguing and mesmerizing natural wonders. In this five-part series, discover the epic meeting of land and sea that attracts some of the biggest marine life on the planet. Traverse the redwood forest, home to an incredible diversity of animals and the tallest living things on Earth. And...

Which mammal wears velvet? How does a beaver build a dam? Which animal is the only flying mammal? Learn the answers to these questions and more.

An unforgettable adventure begins as Tyler, a young, inexperienced biologist, is deposited alone onto the desolate Arctic terrain. Once settled, he struggles to endure the forces of nature as he documents the mysterious habits of the wolves he has been sent to study.

Introduces us to the most diverse group of animals ever to live on this planet. From the smallest to the largest, from the slowest to the fastest, from the least attractive to the most irresistible. Looks at 4,000 species, including ones that have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on Earth. Examine how their adaptations for finding food have had an effect on the way they socialize, mate and live.

Walking with dinosaurs recreates the world of the dinosaurs and uses animatronics to show the daily struggles of creatures such as the Coelophysis, Diplodocus, Ophthalmosaurus, Ornithocheirus, and Leaellynasaura. The Allosaurus special examines the fossil specimen known as "Big Al" and speculates about what his life might have been like. Walking with prehistoric beasts looks at the creatures, particularly mammals, that evolved after dinosaurs became...

A major discovery shows how life came back after an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs. With exclusive access to a fossil trove from the key first million years after impact, the film charts the rise of a new living world from the ashes.

Uses live-action photography and special effects to examine the history of the elephant.

Nowhere in recent history has a captive mammal garnered so much attention as the orca star of the 1993 hit film Free Willy. The film's success, partnered with growing public interest in animals held in captivity, launched a children's crusade that called for the orca's release into the wild. The result: a multimillion-dollar project that spanned four countries and weathered endless controversy.