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Curiosities are everywhere in Busytown and so are Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo, plus Pig Will and Pig Won't. Each episode is an innovative blend of humor and learning based around six unforgettable friends and many other colorful characters from the amazing world of Richard Scarry's books.

All his life, plucky parrotfish Alex has dreamed of being a superhero. He gets his chance when a mysterious flood of black goop erupts near his coral reef. As Alex and his pals, a sea horse, an eel, and a blowfish, swim off to confront the menace and save their home, they face a sunken ship with hidden treasure, an abandoned airplane, angry sharks, and an undersea volcano.

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria's England, hides behind the walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure. The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice...

In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about the latest science being employed to bring back extinct animals. What is gene splicing? What does CRISPR stand for? How does it aid with gene splicing? Should Colossal Biosciences be allowed to bring back the extinct Tasmanian Tiger and Wooly Mammoth? What are the pros and cons of doing so? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, engaging examples...

Lavender is a bright and feisty 'potionista' who knows how to stir up potions and put together hip fashions. She loves brewing up magic and mischief with her pet dragon and charming best friends.

Franklin and The Berenstain Bears are two of the most beloved, family-favorite animated series ever. Featuring three classic episodes of each series, each featuring a little life lesson.

From the moment humans mounted horses 6,000 years ago, these magnificent animals helped shape the world by allowing mankind to explore, conquer, and flourish on horseback. Join anthropologist Niobe Thompson on a global journey to examine the evolution of horsepower, discover the mysterious origins of the incredible partnership, and witness the enduring love of 400 breeds of horses today.

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.

Two young children suddenly find themselves in charge of a gentle, aging circus lion. However, when the authorities threaten to split them up, the trio embarks on a perilous journey across the American Northwest. During their adventure-filled odyssey, they seek help from a sympathetic, free-spirited mountain man.