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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Introduction

(Airs Sunday, April 26) The red knot makes one of the longest migrations of any animal. To accomplish this feat, it relies on the eggs of the horseshoe crab. Without these eggs, the red knot is in danger.

Apr 14th, 2009 | 31 comments | 32,419 Views
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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.

Mar 25th, 2009 | 33 comments | 35,338 Views
(85 votes)
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Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History: Video: Ron and Thoto

Several months ago, Ron began retaining water -- for chimpanzees, a symptom of heart disease. He's being sent to a sanctuary in Florida.

Dec 11th, 2008 | 14 comments | 3,373 Views
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Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History: Video: Billy Jo

After work in show business, 37-year-old chimpanzee Billy Jo was sent to the lab for use in medical research.

Jul 9th, 2008 | 4 comments | 2,667 Views
(4 votes)
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