Eyewitness

29min

Documentary

Kids

Dive into the field of natural science, Discover the Solar System or the various functions of the human body. The information is presented in the "Eyewitness Museum", a computer-generated science museum. Various exhibits are shown, and stock video footage is usually seen through large windows or other depressions in the wall.

Production Companies

BBC Worldwide America

BBC Lionheart Television

DK Vision

Episodes

Cast

Amphibian

1. Amphibian

29min

5th Jun 1995

Which frog raises its young in its mouth? Why did ancient people think salamanders were born in fire? AMPHIBIAN investigates the double life of creatures that live both on land and in water. Leap into the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in the amphibian family.

Bird

2. Bird

29min

8th May 1995

What do birds' songs mean? How does an owl catch its prey in the dark? BIRD takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these feathered creatures, and experience the miracle of flight.

Cat

3. Cat

29min

3rd Apr 1995

Can a cheetah outrun a sports car? Did cats help defeat the ancient Egyptians in battle? CAT follows the fascinating journey of these mysterious and adored animals, from the African savanna to the modern home. Along the way, you'll discover the secret lives of felines great and small - their evolution, anatomy, habitat, behavior, and more.

Dinosaur

4. Dinosaur

29min

12th Jun 1995

Journey into the Jurassic to unearth the facts behind a lost world! Students will gain an understanding of the science of paleontology, master dinosaur entomology, explore the prehistoric landscape, investigate the Mesozoic era, evaluate theories of extinction and compare dinosaur physiology. This program brings these amazing creatures to life millions of years after their extinction!

Dog

5. Dog

29min

1st May 1995

Elephant

6. Elephant

29min

15th May 1995

Fish

7. Fish

29min

24th Apr 1995

Horse

8. Horse

29min

10th Apr 1995

Insect

9. Insect

29min

29th May 1995

Jungle

10. Jungle

29min

19th Jun 1995

Reptile

11. Reptile

29min

17th Apr 1995

What is the oldest reptile species? Can a cold-blooded reptile freeze to death? REPTILE reveals the alien world of these often misunderstood cold-blooded vertebrates, uncovering reptilian facts that are stranger than fiction. From hot, steamy swamps to dry-as-bone deserts, travel the world in search of these amazing animals.

Shark

12. Shark

29min

22nd May 1995

Skeleton

13. Skeleton

29min

26th Jun 1995

Why is the human spine shaped like an S? Which animals' skeletons can join together to form islands? SKELETON takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering - see the skeleton as never before.

The Making of Eyewitness

14. The Making of Eyewitness

28min

7th Oct 1995

First air date

5th Jun 1995

Last air date

24th Nov 1997

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks