Extrasensory Perception • episode "1/6" • Supernatural: The Unseen Powers of Animals

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Investigating extraordinary feats and strange powers of animals. A look at animals that possess senses more powerful than humans: sharks, dolphins, hippos, parrots, killer bees, rhinos, pelicans and elephants.

Supernatural: The Unseen Powers of Animals • 6 episodes •

Extrasensory Perception
29:03
Extrasensory Perception

Investigating extraordinary feats and strange powers of animals. A look at animals that possess senses more powerful than humans: sharks, dolphins, hippos, parrots, killer bees, rhinos, pelicans and elephants.

Nature

Outer Limits
29:04
Outer Limits

Looks at animals capable of surviving in extreme conditions of temperature, drought and pressure.

Nature

Hidden Forces
29:06
Hidden Forces

Looks at the relationship of animals and plants to the invisible world of electricity, magnetism and electro-magnetic forces.

Nature

Timewarp
29:06
Timewarp

Explores how animals sense time and how some can alter their metabolism for survival.

Nature

The Paranormal
29:05
The Paranormal

Looks at the unusual activities of animals including walking on water and pharmaceuticals.

Nature

Close Encounters
29:08
Close Encounters

This programme explores the hidden ways our lives are entwined with the animal world.

Nature

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