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Dr. Tom deMaar is a wildlife veterinarian at Ol Jogi wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. He shares his philosophy of conservation and his experiences treating gazelles, leopards, rhinos, and any other animal in need. Features a leopard hunting, elephants, giraffes, and deMaar's educational emphasis to local children.
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National Geographic photographer John Faye covered sixty thousand miles and took over a hundred thousand aerial photographs of Africa’s landscape. His photographic essay revealed a vanishing wildlife and encroaching human settlements. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
In this episode, vets use ingenious methods to take an x-ray of a giraffe's giant hoof. Also, an armadillo needs a checkup. Part of "The Wildlife Docs" series.
In this episode, Pele, the youngest female gorilla at Busch Gardens Tampa, is pregnant. But, near the end of her term, the animal care team discovers a dangerous situation developing with her baby. Witness the medical procedures that will hopefully save this baby’s life. Part of The Wildlife Docs series.
Join Dr. Dominique as she journeys to Mexico on a shark research expedition with world famous conservationist Guy Harvey. She goes diving with Guy to help him study the fastest shark in the water, the mako. Part of "The Wildlife Docs" series.
In this episode, the Busch Gardens Tampa animal care team gives updates on all kinds of baby animals they have treated. Out on the Serengeti Plain, the team checks on a baby zebra named Stitch, a baby rhinoceros named Jasiri, and two giraffe calves Tina and Arrow. Next they visit five cats, three tiger cubs, and two lion cubs. Plus, they check in on Jep, the baby kangaroo who had to be hand-raised.
In this episode, a cardiologist is called in to consult on a male chimp's annual checkup. Plus, meet a kookaburra and a tawny frogmouth, two unique Australian bird species. Part of "The Wildlife Docs" series.
A team of veterinarians travel to Cambodia to support wild animal rescue and emergency care efforts for tigers and elephants. Join the team as they study exotic Asian tigers and provide expertise as an orphaned elephant baby receives a prosthetic leg. Part of "The Wildlife Docs" series.
In this episode, a female gibbon has a health crisis, and the animal care team calls in two specialists to help. See how these human doctors and a family of otters are all a part of the solution. A colony of African penguins moves onto their new state-of-the-art habitat at Busch Gardens Tampa. Part of The Wildlife Docs series.
Man-made debris threatens wildlife's reign over a Hawaiian archipelago. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
In this episode, a dozen cheetahs get new living quarters, and the Busch Gardens Tampa animal care team must examine a muntjac (barking deer) that is not eating. Also visitors to the park are greeted by animal ambassador Philip the hedgehog.
Brooke Pennypacker discusses the importance of the whooping crane pen at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to a special project called Operation Migration. The program helps ensure cranes are strong enough to make their migratory journeys. Part of the "EcoAdventures in North Florida" series.
Charles Darwin journeyed to the Galapagos Islands at the age of 22. He spent five weeks among the wildlife, eventually leading to the publication of "On the Origin of Species." Part of the "Around the World" series.
Florida is home to many different wildlife species. The local residents, artists, and scientists provide a glimpse into the state's iconic wildlife. They also share their passion for ensuring the survival and conservation of each species.
Can we bring back species that are on the brink of extinction? A Native American wildlife biologist Robert Mesta, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, combines scientific training and traditional Indian values to help bring the Arizona bald eagle off the "endangered species" list.
Nazinga Game Reserve is the success story of one man's determination to restore indigenous wildlife to a dying savannah. Clark Lungren's innovative message to the local tribes in Burkina Faso resulted in increased wildlife and native hunting. Features baboon, hartebeest, antelope, elephant, waterbuck, and warthog. The government and resident natives help protect the sanctuary from poachers.
An alien species has found its way to an island off the coast of Texas. Wildlife experts believe that arrived after a flood, and they are wreaking havoc on the natural wildlife. They seem impossible to combat, and researchers are beginning to study them because of their tenacity and survival skills. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
What happens to the size and health of ducklings if their mothers have to leave the nests for long periods of time to get food? That’s what Bill Hopkins, a fisheries and wildlife professor, hopes to find out, with support from the National Science Foundation. Hopkins’ research team at Virginia Tech, including wildlife Ph.D. student Sarah DuRant, is studying how environmental factors influence hatchlings, incubation, and overall survival of wild ducks.
Journey to the Scottish Highlands, home to some of the most iconic British wildlife. Since the Ice Age, the Highland landscape has undergone a transformation from dense forest to large areas of open space, and the wildlife there needs both of these habitats to thrive. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
Humans construct boundaries around homes, neighborhoods, and nations to bring order to a chaotic world. However, they rarely consider how these boundaries affect the environment or others. Photographer Krista Schlyer and biologist Jon Beckman study how fabricated barriers influence the movement of wildlife. Schlyer and Beckmann have seen the damaging impacts resulting from the wall built along the Mexico-United States border. Humans probably will not stop constructing walls and fences any time soon, but planning the boundaries with wildlife in mind can help prevent these structures from causing environmental harm. Part of the "Think Like a Scientist" series.
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