REVIEW: ‘Nature’s Miniature Miracles’ examines big impact of small critters
Photo: A pygmy gecko is featured on the PBS documentary Nature’s Miniature Miracles. Photo courtesy of Philippe Psaila / Provided by PBS Pressroom with permission.
Nature’s Miniature Miracles takes a close look at various species in the animal kingdom, all of them small in stature and often mesmerizing in their skills and beauty. The one-hour program, part of Nature on PBS, is now available on DVD and digital HD, and will surely delight eco-friendly TV fans.
If a viewer has not seen the slowed-down flapping of a hummingbird’s wings, they are in for a treat. As these delicate birds hover near a flower and take their slurp of some heavenly nectar, there’s a wondrous magic in the air. They are going a mile a minute, and yet the directors of the documentary are able to make the birds’ fine movements easy to view and appreciate.
Other species include turtles, sharks, frogs, arachnids and tarsiers. The program moves fast through the different species and lets the images on the screen dictate the narrative. Allan Peck’s narration also helps set the mood.
The science behind these tiny critters is equally fascinating, delving into their unique aspects of protection and survival in sometimes hellish terrain. Most of them have adapted to be crafty and quick in the shadow of the villain, often staying a jump or two ahead of the predator.
Nature’s Miniature Miracles is another solid entry in the storied history of Nature programming fro PBS.
By John Soltes / Publisher / John@HollywoodSoapbox.com
Nature’s Miniature Miracles, narrated by Allan Peck and produced by Lucy Smith, is now available on DVD and digital HD. Click here for more information.
