"Extreme Lives" Wednesday, March 26 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. on KPBS2
From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations. Their superpowers of flight, sight, hearing and smell give them dominance over the skies.
The two-part series also explores what the future holds for these remarkable birds in a rapidly changing world, due to habitat loss, climate change, persecution and pollution.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “Meet The Raptors” Stream now with KPBS Passport! - From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and undergo epic migrations. Their superpowers of flight, sight, hearing and smell give them dominance over the skies.
Episode 2: “Extreme Lives” Wednesday, March 26 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. on KPBS2 - See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth. From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, raptors can hunt prey in any climate.
Watch On Your Schedule: Both episodes of RAPTORS: A FISTFUL OF DAGGERS are available to stream now with KPBS Passport, a member benefit that unlocks exclusive shows and extra content on the PBS app.
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