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Ages: 8 - 18
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Environmentalists in Belize work to protect the jungle habitat of endangered wild species, including the jaguar, and the Central American tapir -- the national symbol of Belize. Run time 03:47.
April 24, 2010 at 10:43 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 11 - 18
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CGI is used to examine what a birth in the water must have been like for Dinosaurs dependent on both sea and air. The video explains how vulnerable both the mother and her pups could be during the birthing process.
November 28, 2010 at 09:15 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 8 - 18
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An enchanting bird believed extinct mysteriously reappears ... maybe. This professionally-made video from PBS is part of the series NOVA ScienceNOW. (06:52)
February 15, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 6 - 18
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This remarkable four minute video shows the reunion of a man and the gorilla he raised when he visits five years after the ape was released into the wild. A touching video and one that could be used by teachers to show the unique bond between animals... and people and to note that these animals are being hunted by poachers.
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December 10, 2011 at 12:02 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 8 - 18
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This 22 minute documentary is exceptional and truly provides students with a new look at gorillas. The opening sequence is remarkable and the rest if narrated and photographed and filled with facts that are certain to give students new information an...d, perhaps, motivate them to learn more.
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March 11, 2012 at 09:53 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 8 - 18
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California's endangered population of Channel Island Foxes was nearly extinct, but a restoration of their habitat and a captive breeding program rebuilt their population from 15 to 650 in just 10 years -- the fastest species rescue ever. Run time 02:...36.
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April 24, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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Threatened with extinction in the 1970s because of the pesticide DDT, the bald eagle has recovered and been taken off the endangered list, although their habitats are still threatened by urban sprawl. Run time 02:26
April 24, 2010 at 12:41 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 12 - 18
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Modern transportation is a major threat to many of the world's native species — invasive organisms stow away in ballast water on ships, cargo, and airplane wheel wells. This video segment from Evolution: "Extinction!" features Hawaiʻi's efforts to pr...event the brown tree snake from emigrating from Guam. Domingo Cravalho and Lester Kaichi of the Department of Agriculture are featured, and scientist David Burney comments. Closed captioning included. Run time 03:22.
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September 12, 2010 at 08:57 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 8 - 18
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This is a part of the All Time 10's series and focuses on the most endangered animals. (1:34)
February 7, 2011 at 03:20 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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This video from Wild Nevada introduces the peregrine falcon, the so-called king of birds and bird of kings. Described by ornithologist Elise Schmitt as one of the fastest animals on Earth and a fierce hunter of other flying birds, the peregrine falco...n has been designated an endangered species because of dwindling numbers related to environmental exposure to the pesticide DDT, which drastically reduces the survival rate of its young. The video also describes the peregrine's hunting habits and preferred habitat, as well as the success of captive breeding programs, which have restored healthier populations to Nevada and elsewhere. Closed captioning included. Run time 03:08.
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September 26, 2010 at 09:46 PM
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