TERRA: The Nature of Our World

TERRA 527: Climate Change in the Caribbean, Part Three: Taking Action

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:44:27 +0000

The most important thing to remember when it comes to climate change is that you can help, and there is still hope. This animated series reminds us that while the problems are dire, we have to remain hopeful, and even have a bit of fun from time to time. Produced for broadcast throughout the Caribbean, this is Part Three of a three-part PSA series/awareness campaign on climate change, its effects on the Caribbean, and action that people can take to help the situation. The series combines animations and footage from Trinidad with explanations from climate change experts from Trinidad & Tobago. Funded by Trinidad & Tobago's National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in association with University of Trinidad & Tobago.

TERRA 526: Climate Change in the Carribean, Part Two: Impacts

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:05:49 +0000

The most important thing to remember when it comes to climate change is that you can help, and there is still hope. This animated series reminds us that while the problems are dire, we have to remain hopeful, and even have a bit of fun from time to time. Produced for broadcast throughout the Caribbean, this is Part Two of a three-part PSA series/awareness campaign on climate change, its effects on the Caribbean, and action that people can take to help the situation. The series combines animations and footage from Trinidad with explanations from climate change experts from Trinidad & Tobago. Funded by Trinidad & Tobago's National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in association with University of Trinidad & Tobago.

TERRA 525: Climate Change in the Caribbean, Part One: The Basics

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:08:25 +0000

TERRA 524: The Barge That Wouldn't Budge

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:14:51 +0000

In March 2009, a group of NOAA scientists and marine debris experts gathered on the shores the Potomac River to tackle a problem left ignored for the last 25 years. Abandoned during the construction of a local yacht club since the 1980's, a barge stuck in the mud poses potential environmental and navigational hazards. Yet, no one knows who left it, and no one has been able to remove it. NOAA and the Alice Ferguson Foundation have banded together to sort the problem out. This first installment traces the mounting effort through the silent perspective of the The Barge That Wouldn't Budge.

TERRA 522: Disturbance PART TWO

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:24 +0000

As a hybrid of natural history documentary, art film, and political commentary, this film explores the complexity of fire management and fire ecology of the Northern Rockies. Shot completely in Montana, this experimental documentary showcases extraordinary footage of black-backed woodpeckers, boreal toads, and other fire-dependent species, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of fire command camps

TERRA 522: Disturbance PART ONE

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:11:54 +0000

TERRA 521: Chesapeake Gold

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:03:47 +0000

Oysters were once capable of filtering all the water in the Chesapeke Bay in two days. Now after centuries of Oyster harvesting the bay is no longer capable of cleaning itself. A new brand of oystermen is emerging to meet the needs of the bay while also satisfying customers who are hungry for Chesapeake oysters. These Oystermen have replaced antiquated dredging techniques with aquculture, or oyster farming, and have discovered a sustainable way to harvest oysters while also helping to clean up the bay.

TERRA 520: Farming Forward

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:01:02 +0000

TERRA 519: Disappearing Catch

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:58:17 +0000

For centuries the Maryland Blue Crab has defined a way of life for Chesapeake Bay Watermen. Now this resource, which was once so plentiful, is declining in numbers and is threatening a way of life that has defined the Chesapeake Bay for centuries. Can scientists and Watermen find common ground and institute sensible regulation, or is it too late to save this Disapearing Catch?

TERRA 518: Sealed Off!!! PART TWO

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:10:39 +0000

The beach known as The Children's Pool in La Jolla, California, has been a point of pride in the town for 75 years. Today almost no one goes there to swim, not since a pod of 200 harbor seals took up residence on the sand. Should La Jolla return the beach to use by people or make it a seal preserve? Sealed Off!!! takes a quirky look at this unusual controversy through the eyes of some of the people most intimately connected to it.

TERRA 517: Sealed Off!!! PART ONE

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:46:57 +0000

TERRA 516: Through a Natural Lens

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:12:02 +0000

Dan Hartman has been photographing wildlife in Yellowstone for over 25 years. Through a Natural Lens is an intimate portrait of this renown photographer as he takes us through a day of tracking and photographing some of the Park's most treasured wildlife. Filled with beautiful images and brilliant insights into Dan's work, this film is sure to be a treat for the shutterbug and the nature lover alike.

TERRA 515: Big Horned On Campus

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:15:35 +0000

For almost two decades, great horned owls roosted on a high building at the center of the Montana State University campus every summer. "Big Horned on Campus" documents the owls' last season on the ledges of Leon Johnson Hall, where they successfully raised a pair of chicks and became a fascination to their human neighbors. Raptor biologist Dave Willey narrates this whimsical but informative short film.

TERRA 514: Life by the Tide

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:37:37 +0000

The Pacific inter-tidal zone is a harsh but beautiful ecosystem inhabited by creatures that developed bizarre and elegant forms in order to survive. This film takes place during low tide on a foggy summer day when the sea pulls back from the land, exposing the peculiar life below. Winner of the 2009 International Wildlife Film Festival awards for Best Amateur Film and Best Music Video.

TERRA 513: The Geology of Big Horn Canyon

Sun, 03 May 2009 20:32:52 +0000

Sit back and enjoy the beauty of Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area. Stunning landscapes and interesting facts are the highlight of this film that explains the unique geology of one of the West's most treasured monuments.

TERRA 512: Les Vers de Darwin

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:50:14 +0000

Happy Earth Day, Terra fans! Celebrate the Earth and 200 years of Charles Darwin with this unique short film about earth and Darwin.

TERRA 511: Montana Fare

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:56:57 +0000

How do Americans decide what food to eat? What is more important: quantity or quality, taste or price? MONTANA FARE examines contemporary food culture in rural Montana through the eyes of two women (farmer/rancher Jenny Sabo (Harrison, MT) and Native American tribal elder Minerva Allen (Lodge Pole, MT on the Ft. Belknap Res)) who try to feed their families while living 50 miles from the nearest grocery store.

TERRA 510: On the Wing PART FOUR

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:27:44 +0000

On The Wing is a new documentary which tells the story of Portland, Oregon's Chapman Swifts. Each fall these birds roost in the chimney of a Portland elementary school and put on an amazing nightly aerial display to the delight of hundreds and thousands of observers. The event has become a cult phenomenon over the past 15 years and is a shining example of people choosing to coexist with nature rather than smoking it out. On The Wing captures the community, energy and excitement of the entire Swifts phenomenon.

TERRA 509: On the Wing PART THREE

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:38:18 +0000

TERRA 508: On the Wing PART TWO

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:53:20 +0000

TERRA 507: On the Wing PART ONE

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:42:16 +0000

TERRA 507: On the Wing PREVIEW

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:35:08 +0000

On The Wing is a new documentary which tells the story of Portland, Oregon’s Chapman Swifts.

Each fall these birds roost in the chimney of a Portland elementary school and put on an amazing nightly aerial display to the delight of hundreds and thousands of observers.

The event has become a cult phenomenon over the past 15 years and is a shining example of people choosing to coexist with nature rather than smoking it out.

On The Wing captures the community, energy and excitement of the entire Swifts phenomenon

TERRA 506: Virginia City Gold Mining

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:57:37 +0000

After a long day of digging gold out of the ground, crushing it at the mill and refining it at the lab, Ralph Johnsrud and his miners can go back to their homes in Virginia City. Referred to by many as a ghost town, Virginia city witnessed the rise and fall of Montana's gold industry. However, in the past couple of years miners like Ralph reopened their mines, offering jobs to locals and bringing life to the town. Environmentally friendly mining is one of the biggest concerns at Madison Mine and illustrates the new face of mining in the American west.

TERRA 505: Winter in Yellowstone

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:09:20 +0000

Over the last 30 years Tom Murphy has ventured out into Yellowstone's winterscape to experience the ecosystems harshest of seasons. In part 1 of a series on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, join Tom Murphy as he journeys into the backcountry and communicates his insight into this special time of year. Tom's winter travels have allowed him to connect to this place in a unique and deeply meaningful way. His photographs and his philosophy convincingly argue that we must do all we can to ensure this place and its inhabitants continue to exist well into the future.

TERRA 504: Fueling the Inferno

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:31:41 +0000

Nearly a century of aggressive fire suppression has left our National Forests overcrowded and disease infested, leading to historically high amounts of dead and live fuels accumulation. This paired with a recent trend of hotter and drier summers sets the stage for a surge in conflagrations so immense that more and more fire suppression efforts are proving futile. Not only does this epidemic threaten our wild legacy, but it also puts thousands of firefighters, homeowners, and those who recreate at risk. Fueling The Inferno provides an introduction to this issue and explores some of the causal factors and societal implications.

TERRA 503: Why Don't We Ride Zebras?

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:50:30 +0000

Ever wonder why we aren't all riding around on zebras? And why did only certain animals become man's hamburger, man's best friend, and man's trusty steed? Tune in and find out why our ancestors never successfully domesticated animals like the hippo, cheetah, buffalo, deer, elephant, and zebra.

TERRA Special Engagement - Grant Park, November 4th 2008

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:19:22 +0000

On November 4th, 2008 history changed course. in one of the largest and most dramatic public gatherings to date in the US, President Barack Obama claimed a landslide victory against John McCain ushering in a new era in American politics.

Two graduate students from Montana State University's MFA Program in Documentary Film were on-site in Grant Park that momentous day and produced a film that captures the anticipation and excitement of the masses.

As Obama takes over the White House many wonder what new changes are in store for stem cell reseach, alternative energy, and the preservation of our wild spaces. Important issues in science and nature are once again on the agenda and we at TERRA are hopeful that Obama will move these issues back to the forefront.

TERRA 502: The New World Mine

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:43:41 +0000

Just three miles from the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Noranda Inc. proposed to build one of North America’s largest gold mines. Cooke City residents, Jim and Heidi Barrett knew that this would irreversibly damage the Yellowstone ecosystem and the place they loved. So with the help of various non-profit organizations, including the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, they fought a battle to stop the mine. Against all odds they won. This inspirational story demonstrates how ordinary people standing up for what they believe in can make a difference.

Terra 501: The Wyoming Range

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:58:13 +0000

TERRA 460: PROMO - Living on the Edge

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:39:51 +0000

TERRA 460: Living on the Edge

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:28:50 +0000

Erosion is a major problem afflicting Chesapeake Bay. LIVING ON THE EDGE investigates the problem through a variety of characters and stunning images. In this informative film we meet homeowners living on an eroding cliff's edge, scientists studying erosion, and landscapers doing their part to prevent soil erosion.

TERRA 459: The Flying Dustbin PART FOUR

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:54:30 +0000

The Flying Dustbin is the success story of the Fulmar, a seabird which numbers 500,000 pairs in the UK but was virtually unknown as a breeding species at the turn of the last century. The film documents the reasons for its success, but is also a warning. The Fulmar faces some very serious modern problems, 9 out of 10 Fulmars in the North Sea have plastic in their stomachs whilst global warming is diminishing its natural prey stocks, leading to breeding failures. The film was shot at various locations around Scotland including Aberdeenshire, the Orkney Islands, St Kilda as well as in the Netherlands.

TERRA 458: The Flying Dustbin PART THREE

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:51:25 +0000

TERRA 457: The Flying Dustbin PART TWO

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:35:32 +0000

TERRA 456: The Flying Dustbin PART ONE

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:48:47 +0000

TERRA 456: The Flying Dustbin PREVIEW

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:04:01 +0000

TERRA 455: Rising Tide PART TWO

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:52:51 +0000

How will the coral reefs, monk seals, native plants, and honeycreepers of Hawai'i deal with climate change? Local researchers working in the island chain's stunning national parks tell us their concerns for wildlife, key habitats, and cultural resources.

TERRA 454: PREVIEW Rising Tide

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:48:09 +0000

TERRA 454: Rising Tide

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:02:53 +0000

TERRA 453: PREVIEW - The Effect of Moderate to High Doses of Ethanol on the Physiological Response to Cold Exposure

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:20:00 +0000

TERRA 453: The Effect of Moderate to High Doses of Ethanol on the Physiological Response to Cold Exposure

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:25:37 +0000

TERRA 452: Cascading Effects PART TWO

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:04:28 +0000

Examining the sublime landscapes of North Cascade, Mount Rainier, and Olympic National Parks, researchers shed light on emerging indications that climate change is real and predict how warming temperatures will affect the natural resources and timeless beauty of the region. As glaciers melt and the winter snow-pack decreases, what is the fate of the aquatic ecosystems and cold water fish that depend on runoff during the hottest and driest parts of the year? How will enormous amounts of unstable sediment exposed by retreating ice-sheets on Mount Rainier affect the roads and infrastructure of that park and beyond? Will pine beetle infestations and larger forest fires become widespread in the approaching future?

TERRA 451: Cascading Effects PREVIEW

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:35:57 +0000

TERRA 451: Cascading Effects PART ONE

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:37:50 +0000

TERRA 450: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PART THREE

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:37:52 +0000

Amphibians are indicator species. Because of their sensitive permeable skin, scientists use amphibians to gauge the overall health of the worldwide ecosystem that we all share. So with nearly half of the world's amphibian populations in decline, we're all potentially in big trouble. But there are simple things you can start doing today to help.

TERRA 449: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PART TWO

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:44:38 +0000

TERRA 448: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PREVIEW

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:18:19 +0000

TERRA 448: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PART ONE

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:09:41 +0000

TERRA 447: Malice in Wonderland PREVIEW

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:33:05 +0000

Sometimes, unexpected guests can very quickly become pests. But what happens when you ask them to leave? Join the Red Queen and Alice on live action, animated journey down the rabbit hole, as they are caught in an evolutionary arms war between parasite and host.

Science films often portray their content in a very pedestrian way. This one set out to challenge this approach by presenting a theory about parasite/host co-evolution (by Matt Ridley) in a visually extraordinary manner, using Lewis Carroll's imagery. This short is aimed at a general, educated audience, and was produced as part of an ongoing MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana

TERRA 447: Malice in Wonderland

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:28:23 +0000

TERRA 446: Algal Biofuels II PREVIEW

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:09:25 +0000

Will algae provide the world with the biofuels of the future? Using algae to produce biofuels addresses many of the problems posed by traditional biofuels such as corn. Algal Biofuels II explores the work and perspectives of two scientists who were involved in algae-for-fuel studies decades ago and are now involved in the present day resurrection of the field.

TERRA 446: Algal Biofuels II

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:44:30 +0000

TERRA 445: Coronal Mass Ejections PREVIEW

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:20:22 +0000

Coronal Mass Ejections seeks to explain a highly technical phenomena through compelling interviews with top scientists and amazing graphics depicting our solar system. However, the film also seeks to make the point that science doesn’t have all the answers, but that it’s ok and is in fact a good thing.

TERRA 445: Coronal Mass Ejections

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:14:27 +0000

TERRA 444: Museum of the Rockies - Dino Diaries

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:39:30 +0000

Have you ever wondered how scientists look for dinosaur bones, or how they get these fossils safely out of the ground once they find them?

Find answers to these questions and more as students and paleontologists from the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana take you into the field on the latest episode from Terra, Dino Diaries

TERRA 444: Museum of the Rockies - Dino Diaries PREVIEW

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:36:05 +0000

Have you ever wondered how scientists look for dinosaur bones, or how they get these fossils safely out of the ground once they find them?

Find answers to these questions and more as students and paleontologists from the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana take you into the field on the latest episode from Terra, Dino Diaries

TERRA 443: Holding My Breath PREVIEW

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:21:06 +0000

Holding My Breath is an experimental documentary that depicts budding filmmaker Kate Lain's rocky journey through her dad's lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. The film explores the importance of remembering to laugh, move forward, and not look down, even when the ground beneath your feet is giving way.

TERRA 443: Holding My Breath

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:10:29 +0000

TERRA 442: Gimme Green PART THREE

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:51:55 +0000

Lawns are undeniably an American symbol. But what do they really symbolize? Pride and prosperity? Or waste and conformity? Gimme Green is a humorous look at the American obsession with the residential lawn and the effects it has on our environment, our wallets and our outlook on life. From the limitless subdivisions of Florida to sod farms in the arid southwest, Gimme Green peers behind the curtain of the $40-billion industry that fuels our nation's largest irrigated crop: the lawn.

TERRA 441: Gimme Green PART TWO

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:42:23 +0000

TERRA 440: Gimme Green PREVIEW

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:32:47 +0000

TERRA 440: Gimme Green PART ONE

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:29:38 +0000

TERRA 439 PART TWO: Trouble in the Tropics: Invasive Lionfish

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:29:04 +0000

The invasive lionfish--venomous and voracious--has reached the tropical western Atlantic, where its reproductive rate is soaring. Invasive species expert, Lad Akins, of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation; along with College of the Bahamas marine science intern, Everton Joseph; and specimen collector for the Bermuda Aquarium, Chris Flook, team up in the waters of the Bahamas, where they dive, collect, tag and dissect, to better understand the invader in its new home. They'll run key field experiments, to identify potential controls, and assess the likely impacts of the invasion, on fragile reef ecosystems and ocean-based economies.

TERRA 438 PREVIEW: Trouble in the Tropics: Invasive Lionfish

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:30:39 +0000

TERRA 438 PART ONE: Trouble in the Tropics: Invasive Lionfish

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:25:10 +0000

TERRA 437: Democracy & Action from Burning the Future: Coal in America

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:32:45 +0000

In our final installment from Burning the Future, we learn how individuals organizing on a grass-roots level can make a difference! Citizens, lawyers, physicians, and even pilots all come together in support of a common cause: stopping mountaintop removal in West Virginia coal mining.

TERRA 436: Global Warming from Burning the Future: Coal in America

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:57:53 +0000

This week's excerpt from Burning the Future: Coal in America examines the effects of coal on global warming. Coal-burned power plants are the largest CO2 emitters in the United States, and US emissions of carbon represent 25% of the world's contribution to global warming. Is clean coal the answer? Watch and find out!

TERRA 435: Burning the Future: Coal in America PREVIEW

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:42:19 +0000

Do you ever wonder where the juice to charge your iPod was produced? Like over half the electricity in the United States, it probably came from a coal-fired power plant run on coal from the mountains of West Virginia. This reliance on coal raises a score of questions about people, land, and a region's future. In the first of a three-part series of excerpts from "Burning the Future: Coal in America", we meet some of the West Virginians affected by our country's coal policy and see some of the health and ecological costs wrought by it.

TERRA 435: Burning the Future: Coal in America

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:47:07 +0000

Do you ever wonder where the juice to charge your iPod was produced? Like over half the electricity in the United States, probably from a coal-fired power plant run on coal from the mountains of West Virginia. This reliance on coal raises a score of questions about people, land, and a region's future. In the first of a three-part series of excerpts from "Burning the Future: Coal in America", we meet some of the West Virginians affected by our country's coal policy and see some of the health and ecological costs wrought by it.

TERRA 434: Yellowstone's Wildlife Highway PREVIEW

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:48:02 +0000

Jonesing for spectacular nature photography? You got it! The Madison Valley, just north of Yellowstone, is a richly diverse ecosystem where just about every big-game species in Montana can be found. Grizzly and black bears, wolverines, elk, deer, moose, and pronghorns all use the Valley for seasonal migration, food, and breeding. However, development and the resulting fragmentation of large, interconnected ranges put this habitat at risk for the animals, especially wolverines, which are particularly intolerant of human activity and require vast ranges for their survival. K.C. Breen shows us how human encroachment in the Valley is being mitigated for wildlife's sake in "Yellowstone's Wildlife Highway: Promoting Connectivity in the Madison Valley".

TERRA 434: Yellowstone's Wildlife Highway

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:44:22 +0000

TERRA 433: Papiroflexia PREVIEW

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:51:27 +0000

And now for something wonderfully different! Papiroflexia (Spanish for “Origami”) is the animated tale of Fred, a skillful paper folder who could shape the world with his hands. Joaquin Baldwin used Photoshop and AfterEffects to create this fanciful animation that may resonate with many of us who would like to mold the human world into one just a little more natural.

TERRA 433: Papiroflexia

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:21:10 +0000

TERRA 432: Cars, Critters, Culverts PREVIEW

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:46:44 +0000

Highways are a major cause of wildlife mortality in the United States, but the use of tunnels as safe thoroughfares for animals mitigates that threat, while increasing safety for motorists as well. Take a scenic tour of Montana's roadways with a wildlife biologist who studies roadkill, a highway engineer, and two young activists in "Cars, Critters, Culverts"!

TERRA 432: Cars, Critters, Culverts

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:44:36 +0000

TERRA 431: Crazy Dream PREVIEW

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:25:43 +0000

Steve Titus has what he calls a 'hobby gone awry.’ His solo garage project, self-funded and self-improvised, is to change the world by designing the ‘Solar Bug’ – a prototype for a combination ATV and solar electric car. Steve joins a long lineage of tinkerers, experimenters, and resourceful inventors who have pioneered ideas in their backyard pursuit of a more sustainable and society. The ultimate message is this: if you are passionate about an idea, start today, don’t hold back, and leave your naysayers in the dust.

TERRA 431: Crazy Dream

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:22:02 +0000

TERRA 430: Interview Series PREVIEW

Wed, 28 May 2008 22:03:46 +0000

The Terra team have been lucky enough to travel the country and meet some truly amazing people. However, we haven't always been able to offer all our interviews online - until now! Jay Harman will kick off our series of interviews which we'll be putting up from time-to-time for the rest of the year. Have you ever really thought about Bio-mimicry? Does nature have all the answers to our problems and we just have to learn how to emulate it? Find out with Jay and Terra in the first of many awe inspiring conversations.

TERRA 430: An Interview With Jay Harman

Wed, 28 May 2008 22:00:16 +0000

TERRA 429: Working with Fire PREVIEW

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:38:30 +0000

The Nokuse Plantation is a 48,000 acre private conservation initiative in the Florida Panhandle. It is designed to be both a model and a catalyst for future landscape level conservation projects, which is the only way to preserve nature's intrinsic biodiversity. Danny Ledonne takes us on a prescribed burn at Nokuse in "Working with Fire".

TERRA 429: Working with Fire

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:36:53 +0000

TERRA 428: A Natural Bond PREVIEW

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:26:05 +0000

Wild animals sometimes need a little help from their human friends to make it in the world. Don Duncan, Animal Care Manager at the Beartooth Nature Center in Red Lodge, Montana, has a special connection with the orphaned animals that come under his care. Katie Gilbertson shows us what "A Natural Bond" can do for both animals and humans alike.

TERRA 428: A Natural Bond

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:22:39 +0000

TERRA 427: The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy PART THREE

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:14:00 +0000

In the third and final part of "The Bison Haze" we are taken on a trip to the nation's capital to see what legislators are doing about the Bison issue. There are passionate people on both sides of the debate trying to convince people who might have never even seen a bison that they should be hazed or left alone. Is brucellosis a real threat from the bison? Will ranchers really loose out if the Bison are left to roam outside the boundaries of Yellowstone? Is there a bigger issue here about the sanctity of our national parks? Watch episode three to find out!

TERRA 426: The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy PART TWO

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:09:55 +0000

In part two of "The Bison Haze", we take a fly-on-the-wall look at the political wranglings between government and private interests that culminate in a vaguely disturbing roundup of bison for relocation. What will be the ultimate fate of the animals? Check out part 3 next week!

TERRA 425: The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy PREVIEW

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:50:07 +0000

Yellowstone's population of bison are free-ranging, and so can leave the friendly confines of the park at any time. Animal activists believe that the bison, perhaps THE symbol of the plains, should be able to roam free as in centuries past. Ranchers in the area fear that their cattle may be infected by the brucellosis that bison can carry. As a result, a battle rages between the laissez-faire and regulatory camps, with the bison and government caught in the middle. This episode of TERRA takes an unblinking, Wiseman-inspired look at "The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy".

TERRA 425: The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy PART ONE

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:47:27 +0000

TERRA 424: Eureka! A Sense of Nature PART TWO

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:41:14 +0000

Camp Eureka! is a place where kids get together to experience the world around them and learn a little more about themselves. But this is not your everyday nature camp, because in this camp, all the children are either visually impaired or blind. Learning alternative blind strategies, interacting with other blind people, and having access to necessary tools and educational resources is a huge step for the kids towards gaining greater independence and realizing their potential. Sense, touch, smell and hear your way through this amazing journey!

TERRA 423: Eureka! A Sense of Nature PREVIEW

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:28:23 +0000

TERRA 423: Eureka! A Sense of Nature

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:09:13 +0000

TERRA 422: White Wings Over Montana PREVIEW

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:41:41 +0000

Every spring thousands of snow geese migrate along the Rocky Mountain Front en route to their arctic breeding grounds. One of their primary stopover points is
Freezeout Lake in northern Montana. Likewise, people flock from all over Montana to witness the spectacle of one of the most amazing migrations of any animal in
North America!

TERRA 422: White Wings Over Montana

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:11:18 +0000

TERRA 421: Pablo's Hippos PART THREE

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:45:14 +0000

In the final part of Pablo's Hippos we find out more about the cocaine trade in Colombia and what has changed in their policy since Escobar was assassinated. Then there's the Hippos and the fate of the Napoles ranch. What will happen to the group of Hippos left behind and what will the government decide to do with Pablo's old stomping ground?

TERRA 420: Pablo's Hippos PART TWO

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:26:57 +0000

In part two of Pablo's Hippos, we learn about the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, the hippos' relationship with the inhabitants of the area, and the faded grandeur of Pablo's estancia. Tune in next week to learn the fate of Pablo's Hippos!

TERRA 419: Pablo's Hippos PREVIEW

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:17:43 +0000

What do politics, drugs, farming, South America, biodiversity and the African hippopotami all have in common? They are the ingredients that make up the amazing story of "Pablo's Hippos". Not long ago, after the assassination of famous drug baron, Pablo Escobar, two hippos were left alone in the ruins of his private zoo. Now they have multiplied and there is a whole herd of new, uniquely South American hippos running free! Be amazed as we join filmmakers Monica Pinzon and Jefferson Beck on their journey to Colombia to find out how these animals got to where they are and what will happen to them now that they are thriving there.

TERRA 419: Pablo's Hippos PART ONE

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:07:52 +0000

TERRA 418: Army Naturalist PART TWO

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:01:24 +0000

In the second and final part of ARMY NATURALIST, crawl facedown through the muck with wildlife biologist Charles Pekins to get an upclose look at the caves, canyons, rivers, and other habitat that provides for the single largest managed populations of black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warblers - which just happen to reside on the active military base of Fort Hood.

TERRA 417: Army Naturalist PREVIEW

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:44:32 +0000

When you think of military bases, the tanks, artillery, and explosions probably don't seem very conducive to wildlife. The fact of the matter is that these installations harbor an diverse array of wildlife that finds protective niches in these sometimes violent ecosystems. Join Jen Brown as she takes us to boot camp with an "Army Naturalist"!

TERRA 417: Army Naturalist PART ONE

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:42:09 +0000

TERRA 416: Ranching the New West PART THREE

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:43:33 +0000

In Part three of "Ranching the New West" Duke Phillips tells us why he believes so strongly that cattle grazing is vital for the grasslands of the American West. There is a way to ranch that fits in with the natural system and replaces the wild systems that were there before. After all, Ranchers want to maintain a profitable industry and as Duke says: "If we're going to stay in business we have to create a nature that is stronger tomorrow than it is today".