
Thursday, August 18th, 2016
Season 2016 Episode 6031 | 25m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Nurturing health, studying environmental phenomena, & preserving natural heritages in NC.
Lung transplant survivor Tiffany Christensen advocates for better communication between patients & practitioners. Scientists study the synchronous fireflies who live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Peter Vankevich retired to Ocracoke & became a champion of the small, close-knit community. Full Moon Farm rescues & protects wolfdogs while educating visitors to its animal sanctuary.
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Thursday, August 18th, 2016
Season 2016 Episode 6031 | 25m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Lung transplant survivor Tiffany Christensen advocates for better communication between patients & practitioners. Scientists study the synchronous fireflies who live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Peter Vankevich retired to Ocracoke & became a champion of the small, close-knit community. Full Moon Farm rescues & protects wolfdogs while educating visitors to its animal sanctuary.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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