12 of 16 results for "endangered species"
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Madagascar: Protecting an Endangered Eden
In Madagascar: Protecting an Endangered Eden, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar’s rainforests and the urgent need to protect them. Learn how deforestation and habitat destruction are endangering species like the indri, one of the world’s largest lemurs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Penguin Chicks: Growing Up

In Penguin Chicks: Growing Up, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the penguin chick is a month old and growing fast. Both its parents leave to gather food, leaving the chick alone. What instincts will kick in to help it survive when the temperature drops again? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.

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New Life: Penguins Hatch

In New Life: Penguins Hatch, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how emperor penguins huddle up after a storm. When the Sun rises, the chicks start to hatch and demand food. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.

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Meet the Dynasty: Emperor Penguins Arrive at Atka Bay

In Meet the Dynasty: Emperor Penguins Arrive at Atka Bay, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how thousands of emperor penguins arrive at Atka Bay. They move toward the patch of new ice to breed and, as they form couples, they move synchronously to strengthen their bond. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.

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Penguin Parents: Mothers’ Return

In Penguin Parents: Mothers’ Return, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how female penguins return from the sea with bellies full of food for their newly hatched chicks. The male penguins pass over the chicks and head to the ocean to fill their bellies, while the chicks get their first taste of food from the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.

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Arrivals and Departures: Emperor Penguins

In Arrivals and Departures: Emperor Penguins, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a female penguin hatches an egg and transfers it to the male penguin. Learn just how much energy it takes female penguins to create eggs and why they need to leave for the sea immediately after, leaving the eggs with male penguins. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Dynasties, a documentary that follows endangered species fighting for their survival.

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The Dangers of Shark Finning: Why It’s Harmful to Sharks and the Oceans
The article "The Dangers of Shark Finning: Why It’s Harmful to Sharks and the Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife discusses the severe impact of shark finning, a practice where sharks are killed for their fins and used in shark fin soup. The demand for this luxury dish, mostly in China, is rapidly growing, pushing many shark species to the brink of extinction.
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A Cougar-Like Predator Is Attacking Lemurs in Madagascar — Both Are in Jeopardy and Scientists Don't Know What to Do
The article "A Cougar-Like Predator Is Attacking Lemurs in Madagascar — Both Are in Jeopardy and Scientists Don't Know What to Do" from BBC's Discover Wildlife Magazine explains how researchers in Madagascar discovered that the fossa, a vulnerable predator, is targeting diademed sifaka lemurs, which are critically endangered. Both species urgently need protection, making the situation a complex issue for conservationists.
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Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction
The article "Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction" from BBC's Discover Wildlife highlights critically endangered species, including the vaquita porpoise and the black and chestnut eagle. It explores conservation efforts and the urgent need to protect these species from habitat loss, pollution, and poaching.
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Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators
The article "Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators" from BBC's Discover Wildlife delves into the biology and ecology of the world's largest lizard. It covers their impressive size, unique venomous bite, dietary habits, reproductive strategies, and the threats leading to their endangered status, including habitat loss and climate change.
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Escudo Island: The Pygmy Sloth's Search for a Mate
In Escudo Island: The Pygmy Sloth's Search for a Mate, learn about the unique challenges faced by pygmy sloths on Escudo de Veraguas Island. Although the island offers food and safety, it also creates isolation that makes it difficult for male pygmy sloths to find a mate. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Manatees: Gentle Sea Cows of Rivers and Oceans
The article "Manatees: Gentle Sea Cows of Rivers and Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a guide to these slow-moving aquatic mammals. It explains the different types of manatees, their habitats, diet, size, and how they reproduce. It also highlights the threats they face and the conservation efforts underway to protect them from extinction.