 | Search and Rescue Dogs
Search and Rescue dogs go through extensive training to learn how to track and find people lost in Maryland's backcountry.
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| Returning River Otters to Maryland Streams
River otters are captivating, playfull marine mammals once lost to Maryland but they have been successfully restored in limited but growing numbers.
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| Steeplechase Champion
Bought on a lark in the midst of equine middle age, Saluter has become a legend in the steeplechasing world, winning a record 21 races in his career.
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| Seka Deer
Although not native to the U.S., the Seka Deer, a tiny species of elk, makes a home on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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| Beavers: Born Builders
With a well-deserved reputation for being busy, beavers construct dams and lodges for their homes and fell trees to get at the tasty tops.
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| Oregon Coast Sea Lion Cave
The world's largest sea cave, located at the Oregon Coast, is a favorite spot for sea lions which gather there by the hundreds.
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| Coyotes
Contrary to what many believe, coyotes are not bloodthirsty killers; instead, they prefer whatever food is easiest for them to obtain.
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| Feral Hogs
Scientists study the differences between feral hogs, or wild pigs that have escaped from captivity, and native pigs known as javelinas.
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| Mexican Free-Tailed Bats
One of nature's most misunderstood creatures, bats are actually very beneficial to humans.
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| Urban Black Bear Rescue
When black bears wander into urban environments in search of food, they must be carefully removed by professionals.
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| The Longhorn: A Living Legacy
Texas longhorn cattle represent a unique way of life and an important piece of Texas history.
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| Woodchuck Study
To satisfy his own curiosity, a scientist studies the hibernation habits of woodchucks.
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| Surviving in the Desert - Birds and Mammals
The hummingbird's high body temperature makes desert heat more tolerable, while both the kangaroo rat and jackrabbit are good at storing water.
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| Pronghorn Antelope Habitat
Antelope numbers have dwindled over the last two centuries due to the construction of fences, roads and canals that have divided their natural habitat.
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| Re-creating Habitat: Pumas and Peccaries
Keepers at the Arizona Desert Museum have the task of re-creating habitat for animals which are accustomed to roaming across wide ranges of territory.
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| Leafcutter Ants and Leaf-Nosed Bats
Students on a field trip to Mexico take a look at two interesting species of animals native to the area - leafcutter ants and leaf-nosed bats.
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| Desert Animals: Inside Out
X-ray images reveal the inner-workings of turtles, frogs, birds and a baby wildcat - and also show how they are similar to humans.
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| Gray Whales in Laguna San Ignacio
The calm waters of Laguna San Ignacio allow visitors to experience a rare close encounter with gray whales.
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| Sea Mammal Rehab
A New Jersey couple have dedicated much of their time and money to helping distressed or beached whales and dolphins return to their habitats.
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| Bear Country, New Jersey
As bear and human habitats increasingly overlap, fish and wildlife officials hope to educate people on bears' habits and needs.
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| Bryce Canyon, Utah - Meadow
In a sunlit meadow at Bryce Canyon National Park, a pair of prairie dogs show off their social behavior.
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| Maine's Baxter State Park - River and Bog
Water is plentiful in the woods of Maine, whether from a rushing stream or a lush bog, and living things from mosses to moose love to take advantage of it.
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| Yellowstone National Park - Animals
On this autumn day, Yellowstone Park's animals, including a black bear, a chipmunk and a group of pronghorns, can be seen preparing for the coming winter.
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| Glacier National Park - Subalpine Meadow
Mountain wildlife is visible at Glacier National Park in Montana, including a hoary marmot and a family of mountain goats busily feeding on alpine grasses.
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| Badlands National Park - Prairie
Buffalo roam and prairie dogs play on the sunny South Dakota prairie in Badlands National Park.
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| Reintroducing Antelope to Arizona
Once common in the southwestern United States, pronghorn antelope populations have been dwindling in Arizona, prompting their reintroduction.
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| Reintroducing Beavers to Arizona
When beavers were over-hunted for their pelts in the 1800s, no one knew how important they were to their ecosystems.
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| Reintroducing Prairie Dogs and Ferrets
Prairie dogs were once eradicated because they were unpopular with farmers; however, it turns out they were vital to the habitat of the black-footed ferret.
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| Owl and Kangaroo Rat: Inside Out
X-ray views of an owl reveals what parts help it to be a successful predator; x-ray views of a kangaroo rat shows how it avoids becoming dinner.
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| Black Bears of Arkansas
Once dubbed the 'Bear State,' Arkansas saw its bear population plummet due to overhunting and deforestation; Arkansas now protects these mammals.
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| Bats in Arkansas
Contrary to popular misconception, not all bats carry rabies, attack humans, or are blind, but they do consume incredible amounts of insects.
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| Aspen Trees and Elk
Young aspen trees are an important source of forage for elk, but this relationship can also limit the aspen's ability to regenerate and spread.
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| Arizona Bats
Using echolocation to find food and to avoid obstacles, bats can maneuver in the dark as well as other creatures can in broad daylight.
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| Nectar-Feeding Bats
Some species of bats use their long, thin tongues to extract nectar from flowers for food, effectively pollinating the plant at the same time.
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| Baby Bats
Small and vulnerable at birth, baby bats rely on the care of their mothers, who nurse them until they can fend for themselves.
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| Migratory Bat Study
Researchers catch and band bats to learn more about their migration patterns between Mexico and the United States.
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| How to Observe Bats
People who want to view bats in their habitat should take precautions - not for their own safety, but for the safety of the bats.
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| Pennsylvania's Black Bears - Part 1
The black bear's intelligence and good memory makes it challenging for researchers to capture and track.
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| Pennsylvania's Black Bears - Part 2
Born during the winter denning period, black bear cubs stay with their mother for over a year as they grow and develop.
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| Pennsylvania's Black Bears - Part 3
Black bears den during the winter months to conserve energy when food is scarce, and begin feeding heavily when they emerge in the spring.
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| Pennsylvania's Black Bears - Part 4
Black bears have adapted well to the increasing development of their habitat; this does, however, increase the number of conflicts between bears and humans.
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| Bat Box Research Project
The Bat Box Research Project has developed boxes and techniques for helping homeowners attract beneficial, insect-eating bats to their backyards.
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| River Otter Reintroduction Project
The goal of one of Pennsylvania's restoration projects is to reintroduce river otters to their former habitats.
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| Fisher Reintroduction Project
As part of a reintroduction project, fishers are transferred from the Adirondack mountains to the forests of northern Pennsylvania.
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| Lake Tahoe - Spooner Lake
A man-made body of water, Spooner Lake near Lake Tahoe is home to a very different cast of characters from those that inhabit the larger lake.
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| Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge - Marsh
From the banks of a marsh on Assateague Island, an amazing array of birds, deer, horses and even river otters is visible.
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| Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge - Birds
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide habitat and protection for migrating birds and is a haven for birdwatchers.
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| Louisiana's Sabine Wildlife Refuge - Along the Trail
A trail through Sabine National Wildlife Refuge allows visitors to view wildlife from a short distance.
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| Training Sled Dogs
Sled dogs go through intensive training as young puppies to gain the strength, stamina and other skills they'll need to pull a dogsled.
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| Denali National Park - Glacier River
The area around a braided river is an excellent place to view some of Denali's large animal species: grizzly bear, Dall sheep, wolf and caribou.
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| Denali National Park - Kettle Ponds
Formed by melting glaciers, kettle ponds attract a variety of birds and other wildlife to Denali National Park.
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| Devils Tower National Monument Wyoming - River Terrace
A river cutting through the dry landscape of Wyoming's Devils Tower National Monument creates perfect conditions for trees, plants and a pair of deer.
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| Devils Tower National Monument Wyoming - Prairie
Prairie dogs and white-tailed deer go about their daily business, while the impressive Devils Tower rock formation looms in the distance.
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| Mount Rainier, Washington - Subalpine Meadow
Washington's tallest peak, Mount Rainier is not only a gorgeous sight to behold but also supports a thriving ecosystem on its subalpine meadows.
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| Researching Florida Bears
A biologist collects data on bears in order to determine how well the animals are doing in Florida's forests.
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| Whale Watch
A high school class has the opportunity to catch a glimpse of whales.
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| Whale Autopsy
On the shores of Chesapeake Bay, a marine science research team performs an autopsy on a beached whale.
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| Whale Watching in Southeast Alaska
The summer months in Alaska are the perfect time to view humpback whales in their summer feeding grounds.
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| Baja Whale Watching
Whale watchers in Baja's Laguna San Ignacio have an opportunity to observe gray whales in their winter breeding grounds.
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| Florida's Blue Springs State Park
Blue Springs State Park, with its crystal clear waters, is where visitors go to catch a glimpse of manatees in their natural habitat.
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| Manatees
The Manatee Center on Indian River Lagoon educates the public about the fragile coastal sea grass ecosystem, upon which the Florida manatee depends.
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| National Key Deer Refuge
Diminutive key deer are found only in the Florida Keys where a refuge has been established to protect them.
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| Elephant Seals of Baja
Elephant seals use the isolated beaches of San Benito Island off the Baja Peninsula for breeding and launching newborns.
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| Sea Lions of Isla Cedros
The beaches of Cedros Island are home to populations of California sea lions who come south each year to mate and breed their young.
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| Desert Coyotes
Coyotes are known for their adaptability and can survive in a variety of conditions, including urban areas.
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| Coyote Feeding Habits
The coyote's uniquely-adapted teeth allow it to take advantage of a variety of food sources in the desert.
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| Bears at Play
Since lack of play is an indication of high stress in bears, scientists observe bears' behavior to determine what factors may be affecting them.
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| Mountain Goat Transfer
The Ketchican Sports and Wildlife Club sponsors a mountain goat transfer program to help increase the goat populations around the Ketchican area.
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| Counting Harbor Seals
Scientists concerned about harbor seal populations venture to their native habitat in Alaska's waters to count and observe them.
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| Lostine Bighorn Sheep
Once extinct in northeastern Oregon, bighorn sheep have been reintroduced to their native habitat and are thriving.
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| Elk Feeding in Winter
Herds of elk that used to cause problems for ranchers are now the recipients of a winter feeding program intended to keep them away from ranches.
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| Mountain Goats
Thought to be native to Oregon, mountain goats were first reintroduced in the 1950's as an addition to the mountain scenery.
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| Bear Research
Researchers study the the impact of environmental changes on black bears in the Oregon Cascades.
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| Wildlife and Fishing in Protected Wilderness
Anglers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts state their reasons for valuing the protection of the wilderness.
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| Mexican Wolf Reintroduction
Captive bred Mexican wolves are being reintroduced into some of their traditional habitats in southwestern Arizona.
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| Reintroducing Wolves to Yellowstone
Wolves may be the vital missing link in the health of the Yellowstone ecosystem, but plans to reintroduce the species are still controversial.
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| Oregon Mountain Lions
Researchers seeking answers about mountain lion behavior and the effects of their changing habitat must first track down and capture the large felines.
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| Mountain Lions
Since the mountain lion population in Texas has been increasing, Texas Parks and Wildlife is studying these elusive felines to learn more about them.
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| Return of the Black Bear
Black Bear numbers have dwindled in Texas over the past century, but now, with the help of park officials and ranchers, these bears are making a comeback.
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| Cats and Birds
The rapidly-increasing feline population in Texas has led to the decline of birds, but steps are being taken to help the feathered friends.
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| Prairie Dogs
One of the first inhabitants of North America, the prairie dog still occupies a very important place in the ecosystem.
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| Wild Horse Trainer
John Sharp demonstrates his methods for taming wild horses, and describes what he's learned about horses during his years as a trainer.
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| Oregon Bats
Oregon is home to numerous species of insect-devouring bats, most of which very little is known about.
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| Reestablishing Bighorn Sheep in Oregon
Oregon wildlife officials take extensive measures to capture and reintroduce once-plentiful bighorn sheep into Oregon mountains.
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| Oregon Coyotes
Though some consider them pests, others contend that coyotes are misunderstood, and the trouble they cause people is a result of our own behavior.
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| Sheep Guarding Dogs
Protecting sheep from predators has long been a problem solved by poisons, traps and hunting, but now some sheep raisers are trying dogs for the job.
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| Beaver Relocation
Although some ranchers find beavers to be a nuisance, others are paying to have the mammals introduced to their land in order to utilize their dambuilding.
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| Antler Collecting
Antlers from deer, elk and moose are prized objects that can be found in the wild if one knows where to look.
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| Return of the Grizzlies
The forest industry would like to see grizzly bears re-established in Idaho, but the question of who will control their fate has not yet been resolved.
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| Return of the Wolves
Wolves that were once removed by the government are now being returned to Idaho, to mixed reactions from environmentalists and ranchers.
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| Raising a Buffalo Herd
A Kentucky rancher discusses the challenges of raising a herd of buffalo.
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| Lynx Study
Scientists study the declining population of the lynx and how this decrease relates to changes in the surrounding habitat.
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| Wild Kiger Mustangs
Descended from Spanish horses brought to America in the 1600s, Kiger mustangs are as wild as deer in their native habitat.
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| Boomer: The Mountain Beaver
The seldom-seen Boomer, or Mountain Beaver, causes problems for the forestry industry by feasting on newly-planted seedlings.
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| Small Mammals of the Sioux River Basin
Deer mice and shrews make up the population of small mammals in Iowa's Sioux River Basin.
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| Border Collies
Highly intelligent border collies, bred especially for sheep herding, are often trained to compete using their herding skills.
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| Quarterhorse Roundup
Driving herds of horses day in and day out leads to a close understanding of, and appreciation for, the animals.
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| Kentucky 4-H Horse Camp
4-H Horse Camp not only teaches kids about horseback riding and care for horses, but also gives them a sense of responsibility and accomplishment.
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| Pack Goats
Most people may not realize that goats make excellent pack animals for carrying gear in mountainous territory.
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| The Wildlife of Yellowstone Park
Since its inception, Yellowstone Park has had to devise ways to protect park animals without overly interfering with their habitats.
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| The Wolves of Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Park officials discuss the impact of wolves on the ecosystem after reintroducing the predators to the park.
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