Witnessing the Mating Rituals of Giuliani Dune Scarab Beetles
Clip: Season 5 Episode 3 | 7m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Big Dune and witness rare beetles emerge at sunset in a one-of-a-kind ecosystem.
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he explores Big Dune in Nevada's Amargosa Valley, home to the rare Giuliani dune scarab beetle. With a wildlife biologist, Burke witnesses this once-a-year event — the beetles emerging to mate at sunset. Learn about Big Dune’s unique ecosystem, the conservation efforts, and the mystery behind this extraordinary natural phenomenon found nowhere else on Earth.
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Witnessing the Mating Rituals of Giuliani Dune Scarab Beetles
Clip: Season 5 Episode 3 | 7m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he explores Big Dune in Nevada's Amargosa Valley, home to the rare Giuliani dune scarab beetle. With a wildlife biologist, Burke witnesses this once-a-year event — the beetles emerging to mate at sunset. Learn about Big Dune’s unique ecosystem, the conservation efforts, and the mystery behind this extraordinary natural phenomenon found nowhere else on Earth.
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7J Ranch & The Nature Conservancy: From Cattle to Trees Along the Amargosa River
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Clip: S5 Ep3 | 7m 46s | Visit the Atwood Preserve near Beatty, where ranchers and conservationists restore river habitat. (7m 46s)
Spicer Ranch: Transforming Beatty into a Mountain Biking Oasis
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Clip: S5 Ep3 | 9m 13s | Ride 70 miles of trails at Spicer Ranch, where biking meets conservation near Beatty, Nevada. (9m 13s)
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