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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.

Links-

  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

    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.

    Links-

  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - www.fws.gov
  • The Wolverine Foundation - www.wolverinefoundation.org

    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.

    Links-

  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

    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.

    Links-

  • The Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles - members.aol.com/jstgerlach/

    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.

    Links-

  • National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Cochrane Ecological Institute - www.ceinst.org
  • North American Wolf Association - www.nawa.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Tropics Exotic Bird Refuge - tropics.parrotrefuge.com
  • Wildlife Conservation Society - www.wcs.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Ervin's Predator Friendly Products - www.ervins.com
  • Defenders of Wildlife - www.defenders.org
  • Chico Basin Ranch - ranchweb.com/chicobasinranch

    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.

    Links-

  • Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group - www2.ucsc.edu/~scpbrg
  • Peregrine Fund - www.peregrinefund.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Great Bear Foundation - www.greatbear.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Los Angeles Zoo - www.lazoo.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - www.seaturtlehospital.org

    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.

    Links-

  • Dog Rescue - www.hugadog.com/index.html
  • Pit Bull Rescue - www.pbrc.net

    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.

    Links-

  • Buffalo Field Campaign - www.wildrockies.org/buffalo/index1.html
  • Bureau of Land Management - www.blm.gov

    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.

    Links-

  • Heritage Discovery Center - www.ranchodelsueno.com
  • 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.

    Links-

  • Hirola Conservation - www.kenya-wildlife-service.org/hirola.htm

    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.

    Links-

  • Black Sheep Inn - www.blacksheepinn.com

    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.

    Links-

  • Return to Freedom - www.returntofreedom.com
  • Institute of the Range and the American Mustang - www.gwtc.net/%7Eiram
  • BLM Mustang Adoption - www.adoptahorse.blm.gov
  • 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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