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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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Wisconsin Endangered Wildlife |
This video examines the status of many of the animals cited as endangered in Wisconsin. Among others, the timber wolf, fisher, pine marten, wolverine, and peregrine falcon are featured. The various reasons for endangerment are taken into account.
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The Moose of North America |
This whimsical collection of scenes offers a lighthearted look at the moose. Natural habitat and characteristics of this animal are discussed along with the devastating effects of hunting and environmental destruction.
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Wisconsin's Large Mammals |
The return of elk to Wisconsin, the extinction of the buffalo and caribou, the near extinction of the moose, and the saga of the white-tailed deer are among the large mammal stories told in this video. Timber wolves, lynx, and cougars are also shown and explained in relation to the state's ecosystem.
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Wolves in Wisconsin |
The history of this controversial animal is discussed. In the natural order of things, they were an important part of the food chain. However, over the years, these animals have almost been eliminated. Efforts on the part of the DNR to restore these animals are explained.
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Wisconsin's Whitetail Deer |
The unique physical features of the deer are explored in this video, including scent glands on the feet, and hair that changes color with the seasons. Habitat, food sources, and the impact of hunters and predators are also detailed.
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Wisconsin's Black Bear |
Although they were once common in all parts of Wisconsin, black bears are now found only in the northern one-third of the state. The physical characteristics of the bear are described as well as how it lives and functions in the wild.
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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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