Discovering the Amargosa River's Rare Toad, An Unlikely Conservation Success Story
Clip: Season 2 Episode 7 | 6m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Meet the rare Amargosa toad and the community alliance that helped save it from extinction.
On the edge of Beatty, a rare amphibian once faced extinction — but as Outdoor Nevada host John Burke learns, the Amargosa toad has made a powerful comeback thanks to a remarkable alliance between scientists, ranchers, and local residents. Found only along a short stretch of the Amargosa River, it became a symbol of cooperation between local residents, government agencies, and conservationists.
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Discovering the Amargosa River's Rare Toad, An Unlikely Conservation Success Story
Clip: Season 2 Episode 7 | 6m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
On the edge of Beatty, a rare amphibian once faced extinction — but as Outdoor Nevada host John Burke learns, the Amargosa toad has made a powerful comeback thanks to a remarkable alliance between scientists, ranchers, and local residents. Found only along a short stretch of the Amargosa River, it became a symbol of cooperation between local residents, government agencies, and conservationists.
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Biking Blue Diamond's Desert Backcountry
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Clip: S2 Ep7 | 5m 6s | Ride scenic desert trails in Blue Diamond and learn how wild burros helped shape this bike haven. (5m 6s)
Great Basin’s Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and Alpine Glacier
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Clip: S2 Ep7 | 5m 52s | Hike to ancient bristlecone pines and Nevada’s last glacier in Great Basin National Park. (5m 52s)
Seven Magic Mountains, Where Art Meets Desert Just Outside Las Vegas
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Clip: S2 Ep7 | 6m 34s | Explore the towering, colorful boulders of Seven Magic Mountains near Las Vegas. (6m 34s)
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