Around the globe, unique and fascinating species face extinction. Follow the plight of these creatures and the dedicated conservationists who fight for them.
Environment & Conservation
The Loneliest Animals: Introduction
Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Introduction
More than a third of all amphibians have already been lost, and more are disappearing every day. A fungus called chytrid has been identified as the major culprit.
Kalahari: Introduction
(Part Two airs Sunday, March 15) Two great films provide an account of the inner workings of one of the last truly wild places on earth.
In the Valley of the Wolves: Introduction
(Airs Sunday, February 22) Discover the epic history of the Druids, one of more than a dozen gray wolf packs now occupying the 2.2 million acres of Yellowstone National Park.
American Eagle: Introduction
Following their protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come roaring back. But even in the best of times, life in the wild is a surprisingly tough struggle.
The Dolphin Defender: Introduction
Filmmaker Hardy Jones used his camera as a tool for conservation, filming dramatic dolphin hunts and documenting the effects of chemical pollution on dolphins and orcas.
The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan: Introduction
Journey with Meg Ryan to the jungles of Thailand in search of the white elephant, a rare creature coveted by royalty -- and threatened by extinction.
John Denver: Let This Be a Voice: Introduction
NATURE's John Denver: Let This Be A Voice explores the American West with the late singer and conservationist.
Life in Death Valley: Earth to Mars
Dr. Susanne Douglas is finding that the bacteria living in Death Valley may provide clues to extraterrestrial life.




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