Showcasing wildlife success stories across the United States, renowned wildlife experts explore the work of conservationists helping to save imperiled species.
Cast: Peter Gros, Rae Wynn-Grant
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26 episodes
1. Desert-Dwelling TortoisesPeter and Rae travel to the Mojave Desert, North America’s driest region, to help conservationists save the Mojave desert tortoise. They explore a groundbreaking program that helps baby tortoises and ensures the survival of the entire species.TV-GCCOct 7, 2023
2. Puffin IslandPeter and Rae travel to the coast of Maine to witness the conservation program fighting to save puffins. While Peter travels to puffin habitats on remote coastal islands, Rae visits the original conservationist who brought this species back to Maine.TV-GCCOct 14, 2023
3. Sea Creatures of the Florida CoastPeter ventures to Florida with naturalist David Mizejewski, where they meet the experts battling to protect endangered sea turtles and at-risk manatees, collect valuable data from sea turtle nests, help track down two vulnerable manatees, and more.TV-GCCOct 21, 2023
4. The Bats of TexasPeter and Rae witness the nightly emergence of 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats and help release rehabilitated bats on Austin’s Congress Bridge. Peter joins bat rescue experts; Rae helps vaccinate bats against a disease wreaking havoc on the species.TV-GCCOct 28, 2023
5. Raising HellbendersPeter and Rae join forces with conservationists in St. Louis trying to help save a local indicator species in dire need: the Ozark hellbender. Rae meets the scientists who are breeding these solitary salamanders with the hopes of saving the species.TV-GCCNov 25, 2023
6. The Lost Fox of the Channel IslandPeter and Rae sail to California’s Channel Islands to unravel the secrets of one of the smallest foxes on Earth and learn about the modern-day challenges to fox survival and the critical role that the bald eagle plays in their evolution.TV-GCCDec 2, 2023
7. Eager BeaversPeter and Dr. Rae visit Washington state, where conservationists work with beavers to restore spawning grounds for endangered salmon. They learn how native tribes relocate beavers from dangerous situations and help build artificial beaver dams.TV-GCCDec 9, 2023
8. Winged WondersPeter and Dr. Rae discover that North American birds and bats are flying in the face of danger. They meet conservationists fighting to save the North Atlantic puffin, spot a bald eagle nest in California and witness millions of wild bats in Texas.TV-GCCJan 13, 2024
9. The Forest Beneath the SeaPeter and Dr. Rae join conservationists in a desperate race to save kelp forests. Home to countless species, kelp forests form the biological backbone of the ocean food chain, but climate change has unbalanced this ecosystem.TV-GCCJan 20, 2024
10. Baby AnimalsPeter and Dr. Rae explore triumphant stories of wildlife conservation with some of Earth’s newest, tiniest baby animals, including Florida sea turtle hatchlings, an adorable puffin off Maine’s coast, desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert and more.TV-GCCJan 27, 2024
11. Rescue, Rehab and ReleasePeter and Dr. Rae visit a remarkable animal rehabilitation center in the Pacific Northwest and meet with the veterinarians, animal rescuers and residents dedicated to saving amazing creatures, including orphaned bear cubs and an injured bald eagle.TV-GCCFeb 3, 2024
12. Into the Wolf DenDr. Rae and Peter demystify a misunderstood canine, the wolf. Peter spots an endangered red wolf in the wild and helps with a health checkup for a new litter. Dr. Rae learns about gray wolves during a visit to Minnesota’s Wildlife Science Center.TV-GCCFeb 10, 2024
13. Pathway to ProtectionPeter and Dr. Rae adventure through Florida to discover the results of a new wildlife corridor protecting animal migration and endangered species recovery, learning how vital it is to species like the Florida panther, black bear, alligator and more.TV-GCCFeb 17, 2024
14. Secret Life of Sea OttersPeter and Dr. Rae explore the many challenges facing the endangered sea otters off California’s coast. Peter cruises Monterey Bay to survey white sharks invading otter territory and Dr. Rae helps feed sea otter super moms at the Aquarium of the Pacific.TV-GCCFeb 24, 2024
15. Urban WildlifePeter and Dr. Rae explore an issue that hits close to home — protecting urban wildlife whose natural habitat puts them in conflict with humans, often in harm’s way. Peter learns the story of P-22, a Los Angeles mountain lion.TV-GCCMar 2, 2024
16. Science SuperheroesPeter and Dr. Rae meet real-life superheroes of science who are developing cutting-edge tools for protecting the wild. Dr. Rae visits a California marine laboratory growing an army of giant sea stars to try to save the giant kelp forests.TV-GCCApr 8, 2024
17. Innovation for RestorationPeter and Dr. Rae see firsthand how forward-thinkers are using innovation for wildlife restoration. In Washington, Peter helps install artificial beaver dams designed to kick-start a ravaged ecosystem through a natural partnership with wild beavers.TV-GCCApr 15, 2024
18. The Pupfish of Death ValleyPeter and Dr. Rae travel to California’s Death Valley to see one of the most endangered fish species on Earth. Only a few hundred of these pupfish exist in Devils Hole, a deep-water cavern where conservationists carefully guard their population.TV-GCCApr 22, 2024- 19. Mysteries of the Great WhiteDr. Rae and Peter head to the California coast to get up close and personal with one of the wild’s most prolific predators, the great white shark. In Santa Barbara, they paddle out for a face-to-face meeting with a young great white.TV-GCCMay 4, 2024
- 20. Protecting the Prairie ChickenPeter and Dr. Rae explore the Gulf Coast to learn about one of North America’s rarest birds, Attwater’s prairie chicken. Peter meets with wildlife refuge specialists in Texas and Dr. Rae visits a wildlife center working to rejuvenate the population.TV-GCCMay 11, 2024
- 21. Conservation ComebackNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMay 18, 2024
- 22. Tag You're It!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMay 25, 2024
- 23. America's RarestNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJul 5, 2024
- 24. Next GenerationNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJul 13, 2024
- 25. Marine MysteriesNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCAug 17, 2024
- 26. Return to the WildNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCAug 24, 2024
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Showcasing wildlife success stories across the United States, renowned wildlife experts explore the work of conservationists helping to save imperiled species.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Peter Gros, Rae Wynn-Grant
- Studio
- Hearst Digital Media
