The Slowest Stampede on Earth | In Her Nature

In the otherworldly Spiny Forest of Madagascar, a historic release is about to take place.

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The Slowest Stampede on Earth | In Her Nature Nature

Premiered May 01, 2025

The Slowest Stampede on Earth | In Her Nature

In the otherworldly Spiny Forest of Madagascar, a historic release is about to take place. After 15 years of dedicated care and community teamwork, a trio of female herpetologists is reintroducing a “stampede” of 1,000 critically endangered radiated tortoises.

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It takes 15 years of care before a baby Radiated Tortoise is ready for life in the wild.

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Growing Up as a Radiated Tortoise

No two Radiated Tortoises are alike—each shell tells its own story.

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No Two Radiated Tortoises Are Alike

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Sea otters are back, and their return is a breath of fresh air for the waters of Monterey Bay.

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Significant Otters | WILD HOPE

There’s no lizard like a chameleon—color-shifting, tree-climbing, eye-swiveling magic.

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Meet the Chameleons of Madagascar

Despite cultural taboos, herpetologist Fandresena Rakotoharimalala is determined to save chameleons.

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