threatened and endangered species
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American Chestnut Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping repopulate the American Chestnut tree in North America. Also visit the Georgia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation.
Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resource Division Nongame Program
This program promotes the conservation of rare and endangered species such as the American Chestunt throughout the state of Georgia.
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Submitted by Ester on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 3:22pm
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Scientist's predict that the extinction rate of plants and animals on our planet may be as high as one or more a day. Thankfully, there are many conservation success stories here in Georgia too. These successes have been hard won and would not have occurred without the efforts and cooperation of lots of people, agencies and organizations. But, there is no rest for the weary.
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Scientist's predict that the extinction rate of plants and animals on our planet may be as high as one or more a day. Thankfully, there are many conservation success stories here in Georgia too. These successes have been hard won and would not have occurred without the efforts and cooperation of lots of people, agencies and organizations. But, there is no rest for the weary.
This program features some of Georgia's biggest conservation challenges – the Right Whale, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and the Robust Redhorse – as well as some of Georgia's success stories like the Whitetail Deer, the wild Turkey, the Bald Eagle and the Alligator. This program focuses on the Right Whale and the organizations that work together to protect the remaining animals that number less than 300.
episode_airdate:
Friday, November 9, 2001 - 2:30pm
Submitted by Ester on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 9:37am
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Since early times, explorers and naturalists have extolled the natural beauty of Georgia and the diverse habitats found in our state. In fact, even today, in the face of mass habitat destruction, the southeastern region of the United States is home to some of the most diverse animal and plant communities in the world.
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Operation Migration
Since early times, explorers and naturalists have extolled the natural beauty of Georgia and the diverse habitats found in our state. In fact, even today, in the face of mass habitat destruction, the southeastern region of the United States is home to some of the most diverse animal and plant communities in the world. Although full restoration of these ecosystems is impossible, there is hope for saving what wild places do remain. Join Host Michael Skinner and learn about Operation Migration – a project that plans to bring the whooping crane back to the skies over Georgia.
Georgia's Natural Heritage Program
We'll also discover more about Georgia's Natural Heritage Program and meet the people that are working to protect Georgia's diversity.
Life in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
And finally we'll meet a University of Georgia professor that is spearheading a comprehensive inventory of all life forms in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Related Links
Discover Life in America
More information about the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory of the Great Smokey Mountains.
Georgia Natural Heritage Program
Learn more about Georgia's biodiversity
Operation Migration
More information about whooping cranes.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2003 - 2:30pm
Submitted by Ester on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 9:33am
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Conservation is a full time job – for all of us who care about our earth and especially for those who have made it a vocation. For example, Georgia has one of the finest Conservation Ranger programs in the country. From patrolling Georgia's waters to rescuing hapless cavers – from protecting Georgia's wildlife to educating Georgia's children about outdoor safety, Georgia's Conservation Rangers are here to help.
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Conservation is a full time job – for all of us who care about our earth and especially for those who have made it a vocation. For example, Georgia has one of the finest Conservation Ranger programs in the country. From patrolling Georgia's waters to rescuing hapless cavers – from protecting Georgia's wildlife to educating Georgia's children about outdoor safety, Georgia's Conservation Rangers are here to help.
Find out if you've got what it takes to be a ranger and get an inside look at the training and expertise involved. Then we'll spend an afternoon fishing with former President Jimmy Carter and talk about his passion and work for conservation in Georgia and around the world.
Finally, you'll get some great ideas and inspiration on how you can be a hero for conservation right now.
episode_airdate:
Monday, January 1, 2001 - 2:30pm
Submitted by Ester on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 12:02pm
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Reproduction is how a living organism insures the survival of its species. The animal kingdom shows amazing diversity in the ways its species reproduce. From mating rituals to caring for young, each species has its own strategy for successful reproduction.
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Reproduction is how a living organism insures the survival of its species. The animal kingdom shows amazing diversity in the ways its species reproduce. From mating rituals to caring for young, each species has its own strategy for successful reproduction.
Animals can be grouped into those who give birth to living offspring and those who lay eggs. Live-bearers include nearly all mammals, some lizards and snakes and some fish, like sharks. Egg-bearers include mostly birds, but also many insects, reptiles and amphibians.
There is amazing diversity in the life cycles and reproductive strategies of each animal species. How a tadpole becomes a frog or how a hatchling sea turtle knows to follow the light of the moon into the sea are wonderful mysteries. Appreciating these mysteries is the first step toward ensuring we will always share the earth with bald eagles, barking treefrogs, black swallowtails and all the rest of the animal kingdom.
Join us as we explore all this and more!
Related Links
Georgia Wildlife Web
Learn more about the animals of Georgia
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Saturday, August 9, 2003 - 3:30pm
Submitted by Ester on Mon, 03/03/2008 - 5:00pm
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What do the gray bat, the eastern hellbender, the amber darter, the eastern indigo snake, and the pitcher plant have in common? They are all protected species in Georgia. On this episode, we'll explore the lives of these animals and plants and find out what is being done to preserve them for the future.
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What do the gray bat, the eastern hellbender, the amber darter, the eastern indigo snake, and the pitcher plant have in common? They are all protected species in Georgia. On this episode, we'll explore the lives of these animals and plants and find out what is being done to preserve them for the future.
In the past hundred years we have lost numerous species to extinction. The ivory-billed woodpecker, the Carolina parakeet, and the American Chestnut are just a few of the species lost to habitat destruction, over-hunting, and introduced species. Fortunately, programs like Georgia's Natural Heritage Program and the Georgia Endangered Plants Stewardship Network are working to study and preserve the over 100 animal and plant species listed as protected in Georgia.
We'll track eastern indigo snakes using radio telemetry, visit a cave where the reclusive gray bats live, look for hellbenders in a clear mountain streams, and visit some school children as they learn how to care for their very own pitcher plant bog!
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episode_airdate:
Monday, July 26, 2004 - 3:30pm
