National Geographic - Army Ants - BBC Wildlife Documentary
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The name army ant (or legionary ant or marabunta) is applied to over 200 ant species, in different lineages, due to their aggressive predatory foraging groups, known as "raids", in which huge numbers of ants forage simultaneously over a certain area.[1]
Another shared feature is that, unlike most ant species, army ants do not construct permanent nests: an army ant colony moves almost incessantly over the time it exists. All species are members of the true ant family, Formicidae, but several groups have independently evolved the same basic behavioral and ecological syndrome. This syndrome is often referred to as "legionary behavior", and may be an example of convergent evolution.[2][n 1]
Most New World army ants belong to the subfamily Ecitoninae, which contains two tribes: Cheliomyrmecini and Ecitonini. The former contains only the genus Cheliomyrmex, whereas the latter contains four genera: Neivamyrmex, Nomamyrmex, Labidus, and Eciton.[2] The largest genus is Neivamyrmex, which contains more than 120 species; the most predominant species is Eciton burchellii; its common name "army ant" is considered to be the archetype of the species. Old World army ants are divided between the Aenictini and Dorylini tribes. Aenictini contains more than 50 species of army ants in the single genus, Aenictus. However, the Dorylini contain the genus Dorylus, the most aggressive group of driver ants; 60 species are known.[citation needed]
Originally, the Old World and New World lineages of army ants were thought to have evolved independently, in an example of convergent evolution. In 2003, though, genetic analysis of various species suggests that they all evolved from a single common ancestor, which lived approximately 100 million years ago at the time of the separation of the continents of Africa and South America.[2] Army ant taxonomy remains in flux, and genetic analysis will likely continue to provide more information about the relatedness of the various taxa.
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The Simplicity of Happiness a documentary short film by Erwin Darmali
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The Simplicity of Happiness
People constantly search for the true happiness - one that is everlasting. Many found the temporary solutions, but the real answer may surprise you.
This documentary short film on the search for happiness explored one man's life experience and what he found to be the answer he has been looking for.
The Harpe Brothers_ Marauders of the 18th Century River Pirates (Documentary)
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In the late 1790s there was a menace in the Southeastern region of the United States, Native American territory and North Spanish Colonies. The swashbuckling Harpes blighted the people living in these areas with sheer ferocity, making them the first serial killers in documented US History. Their actions were inked throughout the centuries being retold again and again, making this notorious Appalachian folklore an interesting, perplexing tale for any southern history enthusiast - or just a normal person searching for a Halloween themed Appalachian documentary, you couldn't find a better option to delve into. Without further ado, let's explore these cutthroat bandits' deeds, rumours, and nature as Aldo guides you on a journey through the wilderness of 18th century Tennessee, Kentucky, and Southern Illinois. You may want to consider bringing a partner along - it's dangerous out there.
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The Nazca Lines - Documentary
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The Nazca Lines - Documentary
The Nazca Lines are a group of very large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. They were created between 500 BCE and 500 CE by people making depressions or shallow incisions in the desert floor, removing pebbles and leaving differently colored dirt exposed.
Unidentified flying objects
An unidentified flying object (UFO) is any aerial phenomenon that cannot immediately be identified or explained. Most UFOs are identified on investigation as conventional objects or phenomena. The term is widely used for claimed observations of extraterrestrial spacecraft.
Alien life is life whose origins lie beyond Earth. There is also the question of aliens, aliens or aliens (via The English of the Latin alien, originally "of someone else", later with the meaning "alien" or "strange").
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Unwasted_ The Future of Business on Earth (Full Length Documentary)
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Businesses around the globe produce nearly as much waste as they do product -- almost 110 million tons annually in the US alone. Washington State spent more than 500 million dollars on waste disposal, recycling, and composting in 2009. But what is the real cost to business and the community?
Filmed between Spring and Summer of 2011, "Unwasted" is a look at businesses and organizations in and around the Puget Sound who are leading the way toward a less wasteful, more profitable and environmentally sustainable society.
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National Geographic _ Hyenas Hunt Buffalo _ BBC Documentary
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National Geographic | Hyenas Hunt Buffalo | BBC Documentary
There's nothing quite like watching a hunt unfold, but when that hunt happens just outside your lodge window, it's an experience you'll never forget! This video, uploaded by Kruger National Park, shows four hungry hyenas that braved a go at a sub-adult male buffalo. Young as it may be, the buff has a serious set of horns and was no easy prey!
According to Ryan Dean Thompson, who captured the footage, it took the hyenas over three hours to successfully bring down their prey.
"It started next to our house at African Dream Horse Safari," he wrote on YouTube. "After watching them run around the house and bush camp, the buffalo ended up running 200m into the bush. After putting up a very brave fight, the epic battle finally came to an incredible but somber end."
While the footage might be a little hard to stomach, it's a great example of pack hunting in action. Hyenas have a rep as being lowly scavengers, but the social animals are actually skilled hunters and often bring down their own prey. In the Kruger National Park, experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of their food comes from prey that they have caught themselves!
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Documentary National Geographic Buried Secrets of the Bible Documentary BBC Documentary History
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Documentary National Geographic Buried Secrets of the Bible Documentary BBC Documentary History
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Thrive_ The Kentucky Wine Tradition (Full Documentary)
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In 1799, Jean Jacques Dufour established "The First Vineyard" on a site overlooking the Kentucky River in Jessamine County, Kentucky, and a new tradition began. Winemaking is one of Kentucky's oldest traditions and it's one that continues to this day. "Thrive: The Kentucky Wine Tradition" highlights the work of the people cultivating the Kentucky winemaking industry today. From researchers at the University of Kentucky to local vineyard and winery owners, these men and women work tirelessly to make Kentucky wine the best that it can be.
Featuring interviews with:
- Tom Beall, First Vineyard
- Cynthia Bohn, Equus Run Vineyards
- Tom Cottrell, University of Kentucky
- Krisi Durbin, University of Kentucky
- Cathy Edwards, Harkness Edwards Vineyards
- Kerry Jolliffe, Talon Winery
- Sean Lynch, University of Kentucky
- Jeff Wheeler, University of Kentucky
- Jim Wight, Wight-Meyer Vineyard & Winery
- Patsy Wilson, University of Kentucky
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Mayan Civilization Uncovered Best Documentary
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The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya peoples, and noted for its hieroglyphic script—the only known fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americas—as well as for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system. The Maya civilization developed in an area that encompasses southeastern Mexico, all of Guatemala and Belize, and the western portions of Honduras and El Salvador. This region consists of the northern lowlands encompassing the Yucatán Peninsula, and the highlands of the Sierra Madre, running from the Mexican state of Chiapas, across southern Guatemala and onwards into El Salvador, and the southern lowlands of the Pacific littoral plain.
The Archaic period, prior to 2000 BC, saw the first developments in agriculture and the earliest villages. The Preclassic period (c. 2000 BC to 250 AD) saw the establishment of the first complex societies in the Maya region, and the cultivation of the staple crops of the Maya diet, including maize, beans, squashes, and chili peppers. The first Maya cities developed around 750 BC, and by 500 BC these cities possessed monumental architecture, including large temples with elaborate stucco façades. Hieroglyphic writing was being used in the Maya region by the 3rd century BC. In the Late Preclassic a number of large cities developed in the Petén Basin, and Kaminaljuyu rose to prominence in the Guatemalan Highlands. Beginning around 250 AD, the Classic period is largely defined as when the Maya were raising sculpted monuments with Long Count dates. This period saw the Maya civilization develop a large number of city-states linked by a complex trade network. In the Maya Lowlands two great rivals, Tikal and Calakmul, became powerful. The Classic period also saw the intrusive intervention of the central Mexican city of Teotihuacan in Maya dynastic politics. In the 9th century, there was a widespread political collapse in the central Maya region, resulting in internecine warfare, the abandonment of cities, and a northward shift of population. The Postclassic period saw the rise of Chichen Itza in the north, and the expansion of the aggressive K'iche' kingdom in the Guatemalan Highlands. In the 16th century, the Spanish Empire colonized the Mesoamerican region, and a lengthy series of campaigns saw the fall of Nojpetén, the last Maya city in 1697.
Classic period rule was centred on the concept of the "divine king", who acted as a mediator between mortals and the supernatural realm. Kingship was patrilineal, and power would normally pass to the eldest son. A prospective king was also expected to be a successful war leader. Maya politics was dominated by a closed system of patronage, although the exact political make-up of a kingdom varied from city-state to city-state. By the Late Classic, the aristocracy had greatly increased, resulting in the corresponding reduction in the exclusive power of the divine king. The Maya civilization developed highly sophisticated artforms, and the Maya created art using both perishable and non-perishable materials, including wood, jade, obsidian, ceramics, sculpted stone monuments, stucco, and finely painted murals.
Maya cities tended to expand haphazardly, and the city centre would be occupied by ceremonial and administrative complexes, surrounded by an irregular sprawl of residential districts. Different parts of a city would often be linked by causeways. The principal architecture of the city consisted of palaces, pyramid-temples, ceremonial ballcourts, and structures aligned for astronomical observation. The Maya elite were literate, and developed a complex system of hieroglyphic writing that was the most advanced in the pre-Columbian Americas. The Maya recorded their history and ritual knowledge in screenfold books, of which only three uncontested examples remain, the rest having been destroyed by the Spanish. There are also a great many examples of Maya text found on stelae and ceramics. The Maya developed a highly complex series of interlocking ritual calendars, and employed mathematics that included one of the earliest instances of the explicit zero in the world. As a part of their religion, the Maya practised human sacrifice.
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Unexplained Mysteries The Lost Monsters Best Documentary 2019 Unknown Creatures
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Best Documentary 2019 Unexplained Mysteries The Lost Monsters Unknown Creatures
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The Mediator, Catholicism Exposed (Biblical Documentary 2022)
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The Mediator, is a documentary exposing the wickedness of Catholicism for Christians through this 2022 biblical film.
The Catholic Church teaches many things contrary to scripture and this 2022 documentary was put forth to expose the lies of the Catholic Church, the Vatican, and the pope.
Billions believe in doing sacraments, baptizing babies, worshipping idols, and praying to false gods, all because of the Catholic Church and their unbiblical practices, attempting to be a mediator between God and man.
1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV) - "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"
That is why Pillar Of Truth Christian Church has set out to destroy the lies of Catholicism and expose them so we can turn more of the right people toward the Lord.
There are many kind, unknowing participants in the church and our goal is to help them come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ according to the King James Bible.
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National Geographic Wild Anaconda Nat Geo animals Documentary 2021
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Anacondas are semiaquatic snakes found in tropical South America. They are some of the largest snakes in the world and are known for their swimming ability. There have also been reports of anacondas reaching lengths of 40, 50 and 100 feet (12, 15 and 30 meters) — far longer than anything scientifically verified.
Anacondas are stocky, muscular snakes that are thicker than other boas. They have thick necks and narrow but large heads. All anacondas have nostrils and eyes on the tops of their heads, which allow them to see above the water while remaining mostly submerged. They have a thick black stripe that runs from the eye to the jaw
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A brief History of_ The Brumadinho Disaster (Documentary)
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The Brumadinho dam disaster occurred on 25 January 2019 when a tailings dam at the Córrego do Feijão iron ore mine, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil, suffered a catastrophic failure.
The dam was owned by Vale, the same company that was involved in the 2015 Mariana dam disaster.
The fascinating horror of the event show that lightning can strike twice.
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National Geographic South African Safari Adventures with Lions Wildlife Documentary 2021 Nat Geo
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National Geographic South African Safari Adventures with Lions Wildlife Documentary 2021 Nat Geo
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The Truth About Deadly Virus Ebola! (BBC Documentary HD)
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The Truth About Deadly Virus Ebola! (BBC Documentary HD)
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The Snow Leopard - Wildlife Animals National Geographic Documentary
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ABOUT THE SNOW LEOPARD
These rare, beautiful gray leopards live in the mountains of Central Asia.
Alpine Adaptations
They are insulated by thick hair, and their wide, fur-covered feet act as natural snowshoes. Snow leopards have powerful legs and are tremendous leapers, able to jump as far as 50 feet. They use their long tails for balance and as blankets to cover sensitive body parts against the severe mountain chill.
Diet and Hunting
Snow leopards prey upon the blue sheep (bharal) of Tibet and the Himalaya, as well as the mountain ibex found over most of the rest of their range. Though these powerful predators can kill animals three times their weight, they also eat smaller fare, such as marmots, hares, and game birds.
One Indian snow leopard, protected and observed in a national park, is reported to have consumed five blue sheep, nine Tibetan woolly hares, twenty-five marmots, five domestic goats, one domestic sheep, and fifteen birds in a single year.
Conservation
As these numbers indicate, snow leopards sometimes have a taste for domestic animals, which has led to killings of the big cats by herders.
These cats appear to be in dramatic decline because of such killings, and due to poaching driven by illegal trades in pelts and in body parts used for traditional Chinese medicine. Vanishing habitat and the decline of the cats' large mammal prey are also contributing factors.
National Geographic presents The Snow Leopard Documentary (Silent Road: Searching for the Snow Leopard)
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27 Years In Blue (Documentary about Blue Man Group show)
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27 Years In Blue Documentary about Blue Man Group show
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Ancient Civilizations and Global Catastrophes Documentary
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New discoveries being made around the world point to a far older and more complex human story than most modern academics are willing to admit. From the secrets found within ancient texts, to spectacular monuments, and complex-megalithic structures, compelling evidence exists to show that ancient civilizations once existed that were eventually destroyed by global catastrophes. Join me, Matthew LaCroix, on a journey to find the truth.
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History of Angels History Documentary
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History channel - history of angels - discovery history documentary. history hd documentary channel.
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Living with the LIONS Full Length Documentary
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Kevin Richardson, The Lion Whisperer, walks with Livy, Ginny and Vayetsi and explains how the three of them became a group. He captures some amazing close up shots with a GoPro camera.
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Prehistoric Dinosaur Pig - New Documentary National Geographic 2018
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National Geographic - Prehistoric Dinosaur Pig - New Documentary HD 2018
Entelodonts — sometimes facetiously termed hell pigs or terminator pigs — are an extinct family of pig-like omnivores of the forests and plains of North America, Europe, and Asia from the middle Eocene to early Miocene epochs (37.2—16.3 million years ago), existing for about 21 million years
Entelodonts are an extinct group of rather pig-like omnivorous mammals with bulky bodies, but short, slender legs, and long muzzles. The largest were the North American Daeodon shoshonensis, and the Eurasian Paraentelodon intermedium, standing up to 2.1 m (6.9 ft) tall at the shoulder, with brains the size of an orange.
A single specimen recorded by M. Mendoza, C. M. Janis, and P. Palmqvist for body mass was estimated to have a weight of 421 kg (930 lb).
Entelodonts had full sets of teeth, including large canines, heavy incisors, and relatively simple, yet powerful, molars. These features suggest an omnivorous diet, similar to that of modern pigs. Like many other artiodactyls, they had cloven hooves, with two toes touching the ground, and the remaining two being vestigial.
The most distinguishing characteristic of the animals, however, would have been the heavy, bony lumps on either side of their heads, which are similar to a warthog's. Some of these may have been attachment points for powerful jaw muscles, but some were larger in males, suggesting they may have fought over mates
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Greenwashing a short documentary
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Greenwashing, or, how do the big companies try to take the wind out of the environmental movements' sails?
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Sea salt excellent product of nature and the secret Documentary National Geographic
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National Geographic - Sea salt: excellent product of nature and the secret - Documentary
Sea salt is mentioned in the Vinaya Pitaka, a Buddhist scripture compiled in the mid-5th century BC. The principle of production is evaporation of the water from the sea brine. In warm and dry climates this may be accomplished entirely by using solar energy, but in other climates fuel sources have been used. Modern sea salt production is almost entirely found in Mediterranean and other warm, dry climates.
"Fleur de sel" sea salt, Île de Ré
Such places are today called salt works, instead of the older English word saltern. An ancient or medieval saltern was established where there was:
Access to a market for the salt
A gently shelving coast, protected from exposure to the open sea
An inexpensive and easily worked fuel supply, or preferably the sun
Another trade, such as pastoral farming or tanning—which benefited from proximity to the saltern (by producing leather, salted meat, etc.) and provided the saltern with a local market
In this way, salt marsh, pasture (salting), and salt works (saltern) enhanced each other economically. This was the pattern during the Roman and medieval periods around The Wash, in eastern England. There, the tide brought the brine, the extensive saltings provided the pasture, the fens and moors provided the peat fuel, and the sun sometimes shone.
Manual salt collection in Lake Retba, Senegal
Salt deposits on the shores of Dead Sea, Jordan
The dilute brine of the sea was largely evaporated by the sun. In Roman areas, this was done using ceramic containers known as briquetage. Workers scraped up the concentrated salt and mud slurry and washed it with clean sea water to settle impurities out of the now concentrated brine. They poured the brine into shallow pans (lightly baked from local marine clay) and set them on fist-sized clay pillars over a peat fire for final evaporation. Then they scraped out the dried salt and sold it. In rural areas of Sichuan, China, these traditional salt production methods lasted until industrialization in the 20th century.
Today, salt labelled "sea salt" in the US might not have actually come from the sea, as long as it meets the FDA's purity requirements.
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Brazil's most dangerous area Documentary _ Around the Globe
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Around the Globe Documentary about Brazil's most dangerous area
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Hooked Asian carp invasion - Wildlife Animal - National Geographic Documentary
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National Geographic Documentary - Hooked asian carp invasion - Wildlife Animal
Several species of heavy-bodied cyprinid fishes are collectively known in the United States as Asian carp. Cyprinids from the Indian subcontinent, for example, catla (Catla catla) and mrigal (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) are not included in this classification, and are known collectively as "Indian carp".
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