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Fishing History in Wisconsin |
This is an in-depth look at the business of commercial fishing on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and the Wisconsin portion of the Mississippi River. Historic photos and spectacular underwater footage provide interesting viewing. The issue of over-fishing and the invasion of the sea lamprey are discussed. | DVD | 18 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Ice Age Life in Wisconsin |
Buried under the soil in Wisconsin are the bones of mammals that lived during the last glacial era. This video steps back in time to take a look at huge creatures such as woolly mammoths, musk oxen, bear-size beaver, caribou, and other mysterious mammals.
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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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Wisconsin's Small Mammal |
Many fascinating small animals that inhabit Wisconsin are shown. Fisher, pine marten, lynx, cottontail, raccoon, and porcupine are among the many varieties shown. Maps help to identify where these mammals are found in the state.
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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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Great Lakes Waterfowl |
The upper Great Lakes states serve as a major habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl. This video shows the common (and some less known) ducks, egrets, herons and other various water-oriented species of the Great Lakes.
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Beautiful Birds of Prey |
Owls, eagles, and hawks are the focus of this video. Many fascinating features of these predators are shown including their sharp talons, powerful bills, and extra eyelids for protection in high-speed attacks on prey. Habitats and migration patterns are noted.
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Loons of the Lakes |
With the expertise of Loon Watch director Terry Dalton, all aspects of this North Country symbol are covered. Migration, mating behavior, nest building, care of the young, food sources, preening, and danger from predators are among the topics explained.
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Great Lakes Canadian Geese |
The intriguing life processes of the great Canadian Goose from newly hatched goslings to maturity are shown. Mate selection, family bonding, choices of nest sites, incubation, hazards from predators, molting, migration, flying speeds, and food sources are among the subjects covered.
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Wisconsin's Summer Birds |
Various classes of birds are shown to illustrate the wide variety of birds that return to Wisconsin in the summer. Loons and cormorants represent the diving ducks, the woodpecker family is exemplified by the nesting pileateds, and an osprey with her young illustrates the raptors
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Wisconsin Winter Birds |
Eighteen species ranging from the chickadee to the pileated woodpecker are featured. The birds' daily routine of finding food and coping with the cold is shown in vivid detail. Students will learn birdcalls, plus see fascinating footage of birds feeding on the carcass of a dead deer.
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Wisconsin's Bald Eagles |
Wisconsin played a major role in enabling the bald eagle to recover from near extinction. Spectacular video footage shows a pair of half grown eaglets being tested and examined. Food sources, nesting habits and many other interesting characteristics are covered in fascinating detail.
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Trumpeter Swan Returns to WI |
In the late 1800's, hunters in Wisconsin wiped out the magnificent trumpeter swans, the largest of all waterfowl in North America. This video looks at the recovery program that is underway to save this bird from extinction. Biological research and monitoring are shown.
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Great Lakes Fish Rise and Fall |
In 1907, some 6,500 men worked in commercial fishing. They used 2,100 boats to place 74,000 nets and made this the regions fifth largest business. More than statistics are covered in this story and the emphasis is on why and how this business peaked and then declined
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Wisconsin's Fish Varieties |
This video concentrates mainly on the lesser known species of fish in Wisconsin. The gar, dogfish, quillbacks, buffalo fish, paddle fish, fresh water eel, and many other interesting and colorful species are shown. The value of these fish in the ecosystem is explained.
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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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Useful and Harmful Wild Plants |
Fascinating and useful information helps to detail the many plants seen in the wild. Past and present uses of plant roots, stems, juices, and flowers are explained. This is a great primer on which Michigan plants are useful and which should be avoided.
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Non-Flowering Plants |
Voyageur's bread, translucent Indian pipes, caribou moss, horsetail ferns, ground pines, and shelf fungus are among the lesser known non-flowering plants of the Great Lakes region shown in this video. Mushrooms, lichens, fungus, and moss is covered.
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Wisconsin's Wildflowers |
More than two dozen wild flowers that represent various species are featured. The use of wildflowers for food and medicinal purpose is discussed. This video will stimulate understanding and appreciation for the beautiful wildflowers of Wisconsin.
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