12 of 41 results for "conservation"
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Sustainable Tourism: Economic and Conservation Incentives
In Sustainable Tourism: Economic and Conservation Incentives, host Simon Reeve travels to two developing nations where sustainable tourism has the potential to expand conservation efforts and protect natural lands and wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Endangered Big Cats: Conservation Around the World
In Endangered Big Cats: Conservation Around the World, host Simon Reeve visits two conservationists in Russia and Namibia who are tirelessly working to protect Amur tigers and cheetahs. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Swimming With Sharks

In Swimming With Sharks, naturalist Steve Backshall explains why sharks face danger from human activity. He goes shark diving in the Bahamas to learn how shark conservation can help the local economy. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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Sharks and the Marine Ecosystem: Protecting the Predator
In Sharks and the Marine Ecosystem: Protecting the Predator, host Simon Reeve goes diving with sharks off the coast of South Africa, where he learns about the important work of a shark conservation organization. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity
The article "Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity" from BBC Discover Wildlife explains the differences between habitats, ecosystems, environments, and niches, as well as how these concepts affect biodiversity and the importance of understanding them for conservation efforts.
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Florida Underwater River Springs: The Secret to the Manatee’s Survival

In Florida Underwater River Springs: The Secret to the Manatee’s Survival, get an up-close view of Florida’s network of rivers, which provide a prime habitat for many species. The warm water from underwater springs is essential for one mammal in particular. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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Key Deer: A New Survival Strategy

In Key Deer: A New Survival Strategy, this smaller subspecies of white-tailed deer survived the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma by moving in closer to human habitats. But will this help or hurt the deer in the long run? This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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Highway 41: Freeing Up the Flow of Water

In Highway 41: Freeing Up the Flow of Water, engineers did not realize how a permanent structure would affect the constant movement of the Everglades waters. Fortunately, there are solutions to keep the wetlands freely flowing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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Whales: Tagging and Tracking 

In Whales: Tagging and Tracking, ecologist Ari Friedlander discusses how he tags whales to study their behavior. He aims to protect whales by making people care more about them. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales — A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.

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Jane Goodall: The Human Spirit and the Fight for Chimpanzees

In Jane Goodall: The Human Spirit and the Fight for Chimpanzees, host Dermot O'Leary hears a powerful message from Jane Goodall about the importance of preserving chimpanzees and their habitats. Goodall emphasizes that individual actions matter, and that hope is essential in tackling seemingly impossible challenges. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Jane Goodall: Redefining Humanity Through Chimpanzees

In Jane Goodall: Redefining Humanity Through Chimpanzees, host Dermot O'Leary explores the groundbreaking work of a young woman who transformed our understanding of animal behavior and human origins. Jane Goodall’s determination and pioneering spirit took her from a typist in Bournemouth to a world-renowned primatologist. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Margaret Thatcher: From Grocer's Daughter to Iron Lady

In Margaret Thatcher: From Grocer's Daughter to Iron Lady, host Trevor McDonald explores the remarkable journey of Britain's first female prime minister. Thatcher's rise from modest beginnings to leading a major European economy was both revolutionary and divisive, as she shattered barriers of gender and class while introducing sweeping economic reforms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era