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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research on the desert tortoise in the Mojave Desert with the hopes of allowing the species to recover and escape the threat of extinction.
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In part three of the exploration of north Florida and south Georgia, a group of students go looking for the gopher tortoise. While at Birdsong Nature Center, they learn the importance of the turtles' burrows. Part of the "Roaming the Red Hills" series.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research on the Mojave Desert Tortoise, and part of the research includes ensuring the survival of the species. This short clip depicts the hatching on new Mojave Desert Turtles.
Around the globe, unique species face extinction from hunting and habitat destruction. George, a Pinta Island tortoise from the Galapagos Islands, is the very last of his kind. Other species were on their way to joining George as the last of their kind--until help arrived.
Films the landforms and plant and animal life of Death Valley. Details how animals and plants have adapted to this extreme environment. Interviews biologist who are studying the endangered desert pupfish that resides in the aquifer known as Devil's Hole. Studies the desert tortoise and its remarkable adaptations to this desert biome.
Researchers have developed a new way of delivering insulin to patients. It is patterned after the shape of a tortoise shell. New research shows that bees keep their hives cool based on the physics of friction and flow. Other segments include the discovery of carbon dioxide reservoirs in the ocean floor and evidence that tropical reef can flip from coral clusters to fields of seaweed. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
How in the world do bats find their way in the dark? How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? How long can tortoises really live? Viewers have questions, and Jack has answers on this episode. Part of the "Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown" series.
