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NATURE: A Murder of Crows DVD

$19.99
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Item #: WA8162
Crows do not have the best of reputations. They are generally dismissed as spooky - Hitchcock used them quite successfully to frighten moviegoers, or as a general nuisance - scarecrows were after all invented to scare crows away from crops. But their image is about to take a real turn. New research has shown they are among the most intelligent ... More
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Crows do not have the best of reputations. They are generally dismissed as spooky - Hitchcock used them quite successfully to frighten moviegoers, or as a general nuisance - scarecrows were after all invented to scare crows away from crops. But their image is about to take a real turn. New research has shown they are among the most intelligent animals in the world, able to use tools as only elephants and chimpanzees do, able to recognize each other's voices and 250 distinct calls. They are very social, mate for life, and raise their young for up to five years. And they are able to recognize individual humans and pick them out of a crowd up to two years later. Crow experts from around the world sing their praises, and present us with captivating new footage of crows as we have never seen them before.

Descriptive Video for the Visually Impaired

Producer: Susan Fleming, Bill Murphy
Executive Producer: Fred Kaufman
Production Year: 2010
Copyright Year: 2010
Director: Susan Fleming
Narrator: Nora Young
Writers: Ted Remerowski
Discs: 1
Subtitle Language: English (SDH)
DVI: Y
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

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190 Reviews
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Chris
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Echo, the perfect name
Review by Chris on 07/17/20 review stating Echo, the perfect name
This film brings waves of empathy for Echo as one relates at a personal level. Her echo shall remain in my heart forever.....my hero! Her legacy is huge.
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Regina
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Fascinating, we have watched it many times
Review by Regina on 07/17/20 review stating Fascinating, we have watched it many times
I have always loved Nature programs. But this one, I dont think Ill ever tire of this one. A couple of minutes in, when all the human chatter was finally joined by actual crow sounds, my cat perked up, looked at the TV, walked halfway there, sat down, and was transfixed! This program was so informative, and the cat loving it was a bonus!
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Nana L.
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
multigenerational entertainment
Review by Nana L. on 07/17/20 review stating multigenerational entertainment
First watched this with my then 5 yr old grandson. We taped it off PBS and watched it many times. Am ordering the DVD to watch again with my now 14 yr old and my 2 yr old grandson. These are amazing birds and we would not have been able to see them if it were not for PBS.
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7 T.
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3.0 star rating
07/17/20
Caw!
Review by 7 T. on 07/17/20 review stating Caw!
I was disappointed when dvd arrived to see that it was in widescreen format. Nowhere is that stated in Shop.PBS for this program. I feel deceived. Let the buyer beware.
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Wildlife A.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Wolverine the need for broad Wilderness Cooridors
Review by Wildlife A. on 07/17/20 review stating Wolverine the need for broad Wilderness Cooridors
In the past decade, Ive backpacked, hiked and stayed in the two (backcountry) Chalets in Glacier National Park. Ive had the opportunity to view the wonderful text by Doug Chadwick re the Wolverine and Ive walked in valleys and ridges where wolverine reportedly wander and live. The animal is a keystone species and we as citizens have a stewardship duty to preserve it and its homelands. The DVD is compelling, relevant, passionate and most worthwhile. I bought three, and shared them with wilderness advocates. Others should see the DVD and spread the message re this incredible and valuable animal and species.
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Daisy
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
BEAUTIFUL
Review by Daisy on 07/17/20 review stating BEAUTIFUL
I LOVED THIS DOCUMENTARY! It was amazing!! I never knew about elephants until I watched this, now I understand more about their wild life and that they are not that much different than humans when it comes to protecting their babies. so inspiring!
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Mi
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Behavior explained by the Experts makes it easier to accept
Review by Mi on 07/17/20 review stating Behavior explained by the Experts makes it easier to accept
It proved what I have experienced with Crows and their off spring.
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Happyone
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
echo the elephant
Review by Happyone on 07/17/20 review stating echo the elephant
This was the most intriguing real life experience I have ever seen in the animal world. Watching echo and her family was quite amazing the happiness and struggles they went thru. I bought the DVD for when my grandchildren get a little older than three can view echos world. I hope they not only get educated and have interesting thoughts about nature but fall in love with echo as I did. Best documentary ever.thank you for the time spent studying the elephants.
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Viola C.
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Forget about eating crow both literally and figuratively.
Review by Viola C. on 07/17/20 review stating Forget about eating crow both literally and figuratively.
Amazing scientific/behavioral study dispelling many of our negative preconceptions about crows, their intelligence and learning.
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Laini
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Absolutely magnificent!
Review by Laini on 07/17/20 review stating Absolutely magnificent!
How lucky we are to be able to watch a show like Nature and view a presentation like Birds of the Gods. So few people would ever get to see such incredibly beautiful birds. I have watched all of your Nature shows and will continue to as long as you are on the air. I love nature!
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Steve
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Bird BRAIN!
Review by Steve on 07/17/20 review stating Bird BRAIN!
Great! One of my favorite NATURE specials. I knew ravens were clever, but I had no idea that crows were in a class all their own. I have a new-found respect for these wonderful birds that are around me every day.
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Ibknittin
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Echo: An Elephant to Remember
Review by Ibknittin on 07/17/20 review stating Echo: An Elephant to Remember
This was an amazing report of a memorable soul. The story didnt pull any punches, showing the heart breaking cycle of life.
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Grandma C.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Outstanding nature program
Review by Grandma C. on 07/17/20 review stating Outstanding nature program
This was a fascinating look into the avian world. I actually bought this as a gift for my son and 4-year-old granddaughter who are fascinated by the crows in their yard.
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Andra7
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Love it Love it
Review by Andra7 on 07/17/20 review stating Love it Love it
I watch this all the time to clam my nerves. I had recorded it on DRV and accident erace it the horror.So LM going too buy it now
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Wildflower L.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Thanks for letting the world see these
Review by Wildflower L. on 07/17/20 review stating Thanks for letting the world see these
Enjoyed learning about the birds and their impact on the local culture.
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Bird L.
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Gives one hope...
Review by Bird L. on 07/17/20 review stating Gives one hope...
I think this DVD and subject matter is superb. If there is something good that can result from the ousting of Saddam Hussein, it is the restoration of Iraqs people and Iraqs wildlife and enviornment.
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Janet T.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
love this dvd
Review by Janet T. on 07/17/20 review stating love this dvd
saw this on tv a year ago. love how they put this special on tv. great to watch.
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Betz
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Nature: Echo: An Elephant to Remember
Review by Betz on 07/17/20 review stating Nature: Echo: An Elephant to Remember
Thought this was the whole story of Echo, but enjoyed this commentary about her life
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Don M.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
A Great Program on a Special Animal
Review by Don M. on 07/17/20 review stating A Great Program on a Special Animal
This is one of the greatest programs ever produced by Nature of an extraordinary elephant matriarch, named Echo, and her family. I have watched it so often on PBS that I decided to buy it. It is beyond desirable and youre going to love it as you will Echo. I own many of the Nature programs; this is my favorite.
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Randy
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Awesome
Review by Randy on 07/17/20 review stating Awesome
This is an amazing video- especially in BluRay- especially for bird lovers- but really for anyone/ everyone- who loves to look at the magnificent beauty of planet earths creatures! A gift to be treasured!

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Parure reviewed NATURE: A Murder of Crows DVD
5 star rating
Tears galore for the animal kingdom
Review by Parure review stating Tears galore for the animal kingdom
I just saw this on tv and I cried. I am a male who should not cry looking at a documentary but I felt touched because I could see my dog and my cat and every other living being in Echo and her family. PRICELESS !!!!!!!! I am bying it and would like to show it to every human on the planet to show them the way. Thanks Nova.
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Spring G. reviewed NATURE: A Murder of Crows DVD
5 star rating
Facinating!
Review by Spring G. review stating Facinating!
I found this documentary to be one of the most facinating things Ive seen in quite some time. I already knew crows were intelligent. I was around when it was discovered that they could use tools. However, I had no idea they were this intelligent. its given me a whole new respect for a species I previously though of as a flying rat.
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Lynnie A. reviewed NATURE: A Murder of Crows DVD
5 star rating
One Smart Bird
Review by Lynnie A. review stating One Smart Bird
A scientific and stylish film positing that crows are possibly the most intelligent animals in the world. A fascinating story of a crow research team and what they learn when they tag a number of baby crows in the nest and then follow the birds via radio transmitter. A wonderful segment demonstrating how a crow, presented with several tools, quickly figures out how to use all three tools to get to his food. Watch this with your children of any age and you will never look at crows the same way again.
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