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The Great Lakes Rare Mammals |
Eleven animals are shown in live action. They are: fishers, pine martens, water shrews, lemmings, franklin and lined ground squirrels, chipmunks, wolverines, elk, caribou, and cougars. Habitat, behavior, and food sources are among the subjects covered
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Wildlife During Winter |
Otters playing in the snow, wolves feeding and porcupines in treetops are a sampling of the winter wildlife shown. A fascinating research project shows a female bear with her cubs. This video offers an interesting look at the cold weather activities of wildlife and birds.
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Understanding Wildlife Signs |
Here's your chance to take a field trip and never leave the classroom! The camera follows a group of students on a winter hike in the woods as they look for animal footprints and many other fun wildlife signs.
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Chipmunks of North America |
The two types of chipmunks found around the Great Lakes are detailed. The full yearly cycle is shown, from the time they emerge through snow tunnels in the spring until they hibernate in the fall. This action-packed presentation is filled with entertaining scenes.
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Red Squirrels of North America |
The agile little red squirrel is shown scampering around the forest foraging for food and watching out cautiously for enemies. Exciting scenes of battles with gray squirrels and other animals add to the interest of this video.
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The Pine Martin and Fisher |
Two of the most interesting of the weasel family-the pine marten and the fisher-are featured. Their return from near extinction in the Great Lakes region is explained. The importance of these and other small animals in the ecosystem of the forest is emphasized.
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The Beaver of North America |
The busy beaver is shown gathering food, grooming its fur and working on a dam. Special breathing anatomy and continual tooth growth illustrate the unique anatomy of this fascinating creature. The role of the beaver as a fur source is explored.
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Minnesota's Small Mammals |
More than a dozen mammals of the state are shown in their natural habitats. Close up scenes of the cottontail rabbit, fisher, raccoon, flying squirrel, red fox and others tell the story of these fascinating little animals. Maps help illustrate where different mammals live in the state.
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Wildlife Territories |
Just like human beings, all animals need a home. Whether in water or on land, all wildlife species need their own special area in which to feed, find a mate, raise a family, and seek safety. This video illustrates this concept in interesting detail.
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