Great Lakes Wild
Overview
Explore the captivating Great Lakes region, stretching from Canada to the American Midwest, and discover its hidden wonders. This stunning area boasts remarkable natural landscapes while facing a range of environmental challenges that jeopardize its fragile ecosystem. Delve into the intricate stories of wildlife and the ongoing efforts to protect this vital habitat, revealing both the beauty and the complex issues at play in this remarkable locale.
Episodes
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1
Isle Royale
In the vast expanse of Lake Superior lies an island where a unique group of moose struggles to thrive amid the looming threat of a wolf pack. This fra...
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2
Invaders from the Deep
Among the over 180 invasive species inhabiting the Great Lakes, two pose a significant threat: the rapidly reproducing Asian carp and the lethal sea l...
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3
The Goby Effect
The Lake Erie water snake, which was nearly extinct, appears to be making a comeback, largely due to the invasive goby fish that is disrupting the Gr...
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4
Bad Reputations
Does a creature's negative image affect its chances of survival? With the venomous massauga rattlesnake nearing extinction and the cormorants in Toro...
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5
Helping Out Endangered Species
Peregrine falcons are making a gradual comeback from near extinction, yet snapping turtles are grappling with distinct dangers to their survival. Disc...
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The Damning Truth
What insights can the plight of sturgeons and muskrats, two vital species of the Great Lakes, provide regarding the effects of upstream dams on their...
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7
Night Moves
A devastating fungal infection is causing a dramatic decline in bat populations, threatening the balance of the ecosystem. Simultaneously, northern fl...
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Back from the Dead
In the past hundred years, two North American species have faced near extinction in their natural environments, primarily due to human activity and e...