Wildlife documentary series
26 episodes (24 minutes each)
Saving the Endangered Species
From the rugged peaks of the Andes Mountains to the predatory savannas of
Africa, animal species fight a daily battle for survival. Each half hour
episode chronicles the efforts of dedicated experts and volunteers who face
great odds to save threatened species from extinction.
Our production team travels the globe to exotic locals in the Amazon, the
Andes, the Seychelles, Africa, Canada and the United States to film rare
endangered species on the brink of extinction and to investigate what can be
done to protect these precious animals before it is too late.
Each episode is an exciting fast-paced adventure as our team catches
dangerous poachers in the act, spies on secret sacred native ceremonies and
barely escapes extreme weather conditions and carnivorous predators.
The Vicuna, Humboldt Penguins, Pink River Dolphins, Grizzly Bears, Swift Fox, rhinos, and elephants are just some of the animals our planet is in danger of losing forever...
An informative, exciting adventure into the wild and hidden realms of nature, "SAVING THE ENDANGERED SPECIES" is a program designed to truly make a difference in our world.
Saving the Endangered Species (26 Episodes)
1. Vicuna: Guardians of the Royal Fleece
High in the Andes lives the Vicuna, which dons the most valuable fur in the
world. Here at nearly 15,000 feet, the local community is prepared to do
whatever it takes to save this beautiful animal from the hands of poachers.
2. Battle for the Black Rhino
The Kenya Wildlife Services and its fearless rangers battle to keep the
Black Rhino from extinction and here no holds are barred. Poachers face a
lethal team of armed rangers who are under orders to shoot to kill poachers
if necessary. Meanwhile, Daphne Sheldrick develops new techniques to rear
orphaned Rhinos and prepare them for their return to the wild.
3. Wolverine: The Last Frontier
Dick Staiger and the kids of the Alta Wyoming 4H club dedicate their efforts
to saving this mysterious animal. Also, Jeff Copeland and the Wolverine
foundation stretch a shoestring budget attempting to complete the research
necessary to save this unique and maligned animal. In this episode viewers
will see one of the few Wolverine dens ever discovered.
4. Daphne Sheldrick and the Orphan Elephants
Daphne Sheldrick lives on a secluded game reserve in Africa where she fights
to save baby elephants orphaned by poachers.
5. Seychelles Tortoise: The Giants of Silhouette
Living in the solitude of Silhouette Island, Twenty-eight year old Oxford
graduate Justin Gerlach has dedicated his life to saving the last of the
thought to be extinct giant Seychelles tortoise. Sir David Attenborough is
featured in this beautiful and uplifting show.
6. Distant Cry of the Humboldt Penguin
On the coast of Peru lies a small outpost where scientists struggle to save
what was once one of the most plentiful animals on earth. This species of
Penguin may prove to be a barometer for future devastation facing our
fragile ocean environments.
7. Prairie Dog: The Living West
One of America's most valuable and least understood creatures, it has been
recklessly persecuted. Biologist John Hoagland rushes to learn more about
this animal's place in the environment while Susan Miller and her team
relocates whole colonies of prairie dogs before they face eradication due to
mankind's ceaseless expansion. Their efforts will decide the difference
between the prairie dog's continued existence and its extinction.
8. Swift Fox: Phantom of the Plains
About the size of a house cat and capable of running up to thirty miles an
hour, this beautiful little animal has become the main course of an
ecosystem that man has taken upon himself to alter. Biologist Clio Smeton
has decided it's time to fight back. Combined with the aid of Ira Newbrest
and the Blackfoot Tribe, Clio and her team of biologists and wildlife
advocates return the swift fox to its native range in Montana.
9. Macaws: The Theft of Beauty
This striking bird of the Amazon has been desecrated by mankind for our own
enjoyment. One man, Charles Munn, braving constant death threats, has taken
on the government and poachers in his effort to save the Macaw and the
forest of Peru. In the United States, Dr. Lorin Linder and others care for
these birds abandoned by careless owners while the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service fights a losing battle against the rampant smuggling of these
endangered animals.
10. The Gray Wolf: Echoes of a Civilization
Misunderstood and hated, the Gray Wolf has been trapped, poisoned and hunted
to the brink of extinction. Now, concerned biologists seek a deeper
understanding of the wolves' behavior and innovative ranchers like Duke
Phillips and Will and Jan Holder learn to make peace with this complex
creature.
11. Birds of Prey: Resurrection of the Raptor
Due to the combined efforts of dedicated biologists Dr. Tom Cade and Dr.
Cal Sandfort and concerned activists like Brian Walton, the birds of prey
have enjoyed an unparalleled renaissance that has set a historical precedent
for species recovery. These men and women are not merely preserving the
remaining birds, they are resurrecting the species.
12. Amazon River Dolphin: Angels of the Amazon
This fresh water dolphin dates back to the beginning of time, yet little is
known about it. It has been credited for saving the lives of sailors and is
the only dolphin that can turn its' neck 180 degrees. Unfortunately it is
being slaughtered for its mythological powers. However, Roxanne Kremer, one
brave woman, alone in the Amazon has taken up the cause and through
education she is challenging the locals and even the government.
Link-
International Society for the Preservation of the Tropical Rainforest - www.isptr-pard.org
13. Last Stand for the Grizzly Bear
It can outswim an Olympian, outrun a horse and drag a thousand pound carcass
for miles. Unfortunately, feared and labeled a 'mankiller', the Grizzly
Bear has become the target of man's destructive nature. In this episode,
biologists Dr. Lance Craighead and Dr. Charles Jonkel work in conjunction
with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to reintroduce the grizzly bear
to the American Northwest.
14. California Condor: Edge of Extinction
Once this magnificent animal was nearly extinct. Now on the path to
recovery, the world's largest flying predator has more hurdles to cross to
ensure its survival. Dedicated biologist Cynthia Stringfield with the
California Condor Recovery Program at the Los Angeles Zoo works tirelessly
to prepare captive condors for the wild while game guardian Mike Stockton
monitors their progress in the wild.
15. The Sea Turtle: Legend of a Navigator
The animals that time nearly forgot, they have navigated the oceans of the
world for millions of years. Today, these animals, history's forgotten
children, face devastation at the hands of humanity. Tireless rescuers, Todd
Steiner and Jean Beasley, work on separate coasts to save injured turtles
and protect their nesting grounds. Meanwhile, U. S. Fish and Wildlife
officials attempt to stem the tide of illegal turtle products smuggled into
this country and shut down the illegal markets supporting the slaughter of
these rapidly disappearing species.
16. The Woodland Caribou: Ghost In The Wild
For many years the Woodland Caribou has lived peacefully in the wilderness
above America. Now clear-cutting, hunting and civilization threaten to wipe
it from the face of the earth. Biologist Gray Jones is our guide into the
troubled world of this beautiful and mysterious animal.
17. The Wild Burro: Orphan of the Desert
For generations, the burro has been our faithful companion in the Western
United States. Now, despite Federal protection, the burro is being
systematically removed from its historic range as the western deserts are
drained of precious resources by the greed and waste of human habitation.
Wild Burro Rescue
http://home.earthlink.net/~emilylee/
18. Dog Wars: The Pit Bull Tragedy
While man's best friend is not endangered, this cutting edge, undercover
episode shows the ongoing exploitation of animals by man. This time it is
not in Africa, Peru or some far off place, but in our own backyard. Officer
Chris Sanford of the L.A.P.D. cracks down on the ghastly sport of
dog-fighting while pit bull rescuers like Tia Torres nurse these mistreated
and misunderstood animals back to health and a hopeful future.
19. The American Bison: Heart of the Plains
Once revered by the Plains Indians, the protected Bison of Yellowstone
National Forest are one of the greatest success stories in the history of
wildlife conservation. Now, fears surrounding the brucella abortus bacteria,
which is harmless to bison but causes cows to abort their calves and can
cause undulant fever in humans, may once again put these animals at risk to
mass slaughter. Endangered Species Productions joins bison rescuer, Mike
Meese, in an attempt to uncover the truth behind these claims and what this
means to the ancient buffalo of the American Northwest.
20. Spanish Barb: Horse for the Ages
In the late 1980's, a herd of horses were discovered on the Wilbur-Cruce
ranch in Arizona that had the same characteristics as the long lost breed
that the Spanish first brought to America. When they were rescued, less
than a hundred of these horses remained. Now, Robin Keller, the guardian of
the Cruce strain, works tirelessly not only to save this unique and
endangered breed, but also to create a sanctuary that will maintain this
animal in its natural habitat.
The International Museum of the Horse - www.imh.org/
21. Wildebeest and Hirola: The Endless Plain
We follow this moving feast of Africa as it migrates miles to follow the
water. On the way, it is eaten by just about every predator in Africa.
Without this enigmatic beast, which is described as created by Gods through
the amalgamation of spare parts, there would be no African wildlife as we
know it.
Also, we see rare footage of the Hirola, an animal whose existence is so
fragile that the lightest contact with the human race may wipe it from the
face of the earth. Samuel Andanje with the Kenya Wildlife Service fights a
lonely battle to save this beautiful creature.
22. Cloud Forest: Visions in a Dream
Dr. Nalini M. Nadkarni seeks to uncover the miraculous secrets of the
Ecuadorian Cloud Forest. Unfortunately, the poverty of this region forces
the local culture to devastate their own natural resources. Conservationists
Michelle Kirby and Andres Hammerman stand guard as the deforestation that
has stolen millions of acres of neighboring rain forests now threatens to
claim the pristine beauty of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest.
23. The Masai: Twilight of an African Tribe
This beautiful and fearless tribe of Africa is slowly disappearing as man
encroaches on their land. They have been blamed for killing lions,
elephants and even rhinos and drought threatens their traditions as they
fight to sustain their meager existence. Working with the African
government, the children of the Maasai are working to make a difference.
24. The Elephant: Nature's Great Masterpiece
Misunderstood by most, the elephant is actually one of the most intelligent
mammals on earth. On a preserve in Tennessee, Carol Buckley provides ease
and comfort to retired circus elephants while in the Amboseli National Park
in Kenya, Joyce Poole studies the Elephant's language and struggles to keep
this miraculous animal from vanishing off the face of the Earth.
25. Wild Mustang: Spirit of the West
Though federal law currently protects wild horses and rescuers work
ceaselessly to save the free roaming bands, America's mustangs still face
decimation due to incomplete land management policies, mercenary economic
imperatives and severe loss of habitat. Until wild horses are recognized as
an integral part of our national character, the mustang may become another
lost legend of the American west. Mustang activists Neda Demayo and Jim
Clapp labor against impossible conditions to save a herd of 400 horses from
government slaughter while longtime mustang rescuer Dayton Hyde proposes a
new approach that may guarantee the future of the Wild Mustang.
The International Museum of the Horse - www.imh.org/
26. Pronghorns: Sentinels of Time
They have kept watch through the millennia: the Mammoths vanished, the
humans arrived, civilizations rose and collapsed. The pronghorns, mistakenly
called "antelope", witnessed it all. They evolved in North America and have
remained unchanged since the glaciers carved this continent. Today these
mammals, the second swiftest on Earth, are running a race against time. The
desert pronghorn is the only animal which met the challenges of these arid
lands. Now one of the rarest animals in North America, their fate may rest in the hands of biologists Jorge Cancino. Working on a shoestring budget on the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve in Baja, Mexico, Dr. Cancino combines traditional practices with modern techniques to ensure that the desert pronghorns, crucial to our past and present, will be part of our future as well. ¨ If you would like to help the Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Project, they can be contacted via e-mail at Jcancino@cibnor.mx.
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