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World's Fastest Animal
See the world through the eyes of nature’s fastest animal—the peregrine falcon.
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Peregrine Falcon Adaptations
Learn about the adaptations that make the peregrine falcon a highly effective aerial predator in these videos from NOVA World's Fastest Animal.
Peregrine Falcons in Urban Settings
Learn how human cities meet the needs of peregrine falcons for their survival in these video resources from NOVA World's Fastest Animal.
The Effects of DDT on Peregrine Falcons
Learn how the insecticide DDT impacted peregrine falcons in this video excerpt from NOVA World’s Fastest Animal.
Could Vodka, Chips, and Dairy-Free Milk Products Safeguard Peru’s Agricultural Diversity?
Peru has a wealth of agricultural riches long maintained by farmers—among the world's poorest—in the high-altitude Andes. Efforts to value their stewardship are underway.
Six Stupendous Reasons to Appreciate the Heck Out of Squirrels
Take a deep dive into the world of these surprisingly brainy, aerodynamic, nut-crazed critters.
To Secure the Future of Food, Look to the Ancestors of Eggplant
At the World Vegetable Center, experts are looking to the wild relatives of domesticated crops—like eggplant—to save the human diet from climate change.
How Long Can A Bus-Sized Whale Shark Go Without Food?
By analyzing small samples of whale shark blood and tissue, researchers can track their diets years back in time.
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