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Environmental Studies
D&R Greenway Land Trust is a non-profit land preservation organization in central New Jersey dedicated to the preservation of this region of the state's remaining natural areas; it was founded through the collaboration of four organizations: the Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Regional Planning Partnership, and the Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission. In this program host Esther Mills welcomes Linda Mead, the Land Trust's Executive Director, who shares with us many of the milestones of the organization and the vision for its future; also we meet Sophie Glovier and Bentley Drezner, who created a guidebook, "Walk the Trails in and Around Princeton."
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2010
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Ten students from across North America set off on an expedition of a lifetime, camping, not on land, but on the frozen ice of the Arctic Ocean. Their goal is to experience one of our planet's best-kept secrets and to learn how people can live in harmony with the natural world. We witness how they foster a new understanding and respect for the planet and for each other. In this way, viewers will not only be left with the excitement of the journey, but with insight on how the members of the group gain fresh perspectives, connect with the natural world, and increase their awareness of the earth as a global ecosystem. After their initial meeting, when the trekkers arrive at the Arctic and discover how cold it can be, they navigate the cracks in the ice as they blaze a trail across the frozen ocean; at the ice flow edge, they remain on polar bear alert; during a storm they see some unexpected wildlife; they experience a traditional seal hunt; study climate change in North America and the impact of global warming; then as the ice beneath them begins to melt, the travelers face a dangerous journey home, where they share their final thoughts on their adventure.
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60 minutes
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2008
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The Arctic is warming up twice as fast as the rest of the planet; its frozen world is one of the last refuges of the unknown land on Earth and the Arctic, as we know it, is, literally, disappearing. Under the threat of global warming, this vast expanse of water and ice, and its inhabitants, are facing unprecedented upheavals. This timely documentary, the first of two on climate change, follows the year-round trip of the CCGS Amundsen, a Canadian research ice-breaker, on an unparalleled scientific mission - the most important it has ever carried out - where some 40 scientists from a dozen countries study the area's fragile ecosystem; here they travel on an Arctic odyssey, endeavoring to better understand the future of the world around us.
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HM05442998
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45 minutes
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2007
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The reality of climate change is now beyond any doubt. The most dramatic upheavals are occurring in the Earth's northern polar regions, where communities there are facing unprecedented changes. This timely documentary, the second of two on climate change, goes beyond the issue of global warming, exploring many of the development situations, which are already occurring in the Canadian Arctic, making it a key region of the globe. The question raised is, will this frozen land become the New World of the 21st century?
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AN05532999
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52 minutes
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2008
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Narrated by Lorne Greene, this digitally-re-mastered biography of Aldo Leopold, called the "Father of Ecology," shows how his ideas about nature and the environment developed over his lifetime through observation and experience.
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HP05530103
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30 minutes
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2004
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Narrated by Lorne Greene, this digitally-re-mastered program is based on Aldo Leopold's beloved book, A Sand County Almanac - his personal collection of beautiful nature sketches and philosophical essays on ecology and ethics.
Review
"If the eco of ecology has literary cornerstones, they are Thoreau's 'Walden,' Marsh's 'Man and Nature,' Carson's 'Silent Spring,' and Leopold's 'A Sand County Almanac.'" -Sierra Club Magazine
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30 minutes
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2004
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Located in America's Pacific Northwest is one of nature's most rare ecosystems, the temperate rainforest, a place where over 140 inches of rain falls each year. This timely documentary provides an illuminating portrait of this quickly vanishing treasure, which offers important opportunities to protect biodiversity and slow climate change. Retaining nearly 13% of its old-growth Douglas fir forests, the temperate rainforest is one of the most efficient storehouses of carbon; also it provides critical breeding and feeding habitat to a range of species.
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2004
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America's only national, tropical rainforest is located in Puerto Rico and represents one of the most complex ecological systems on earth. El Yunque is home to over 250 species of plants.
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15 minutes
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2004
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Deforestation is a serious problem in temperate forests, such as those found in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Clear-cutting of old-growth evergreens can destroy the continuity of the forests, which are vital not only for their role in maintaining biological diversity, but also because of their role in taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. This program underscores the importance of sound environmental policy decision-making.
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30 minutes
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2004
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Narrated by John Huston, this classic documentary takes us to Heron Cove, Washington, to explore the ecology of the land between oceans and fresh waters - the estuary. Estuaries are a dramatic part of the environment, and no other wetland has such diversity of life.
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60 minutes
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2004
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The subject of this program is the planning of ecologically sound landscaping projects, such as tree and flowerbed plantings, and the development of a nature trail for a high school property.
Review
"Recommended. Offers hands-on suggestions for students to help the environment." -Science Books & Films
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2004
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This program underscores the importance of wetlands to our communities and their imminent danger of disappearing altogether; illustrated by live-action shots and diagrams where necessary.
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HP05531224
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15 minutes
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2004
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In the Tsitka Valley of British Columbia, Canada, protesters are attempting to block the logging of a pre-approved site; also efforts of some protesters often translates into hardships for the loggers' families.
Review
"Recommended. Shows the real conflicts that can arise regarding the logging issue." -Video Librarian
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2004
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As the call to preserve nature while technologies advance continues, people can take heart that a marriage between nature and modern sewage treatment technology has taken place.
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2004
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The wave of destruction in the Amazon has increased dramatically over the past 30 years. From the 16th century to 1970, only 1% of the total forest was felled, since then 14% of the rainforest has been cut down. Every eight seconds, an area equivalent to a football field is chopped down, set on fire, and turned into pasture or agricultural land. Now mysterious viruses and incurable diseases are killing people at an alarming rate. The indigenous Indio people believe the Amazon is getting its revenge, while medical staff in the region agree, there may be some truth in their thinking.
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2004
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Puts audiences in a position to experience earth through the eyes of a "visitor" from another world to point out our environmental responsibility - for our planet, for ourselves, for future generations.
Award
Gold Award -Houston Intl. Film Festival
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2004
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Well-intended novices experiment with solar energy and electric cars; also the "Tour de Sol" is an excellent example of how students can get first-hand experience with engineering design.
Review
"An ahead-of-its-time program whose time has arrived." -Science Books & Films
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2004
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Documents the conflict between the people of a small Colorado mining town and an international corporation, intent upon mining the molybdenum in the mountains overlooking the town.
Award
Featured Screening Award -NAAEE Festival
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2004
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This poetic short offers two lasting objectives: to inspire viewers to look for the magic and mystery of the forest, and to explore the nature and feeling of the forest as a living organism.
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10 minutes
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2004
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Tram Chim is in the Plain of Reeds, a wetland area devastated during the Vietnam War. Here we see a major conservation project that has succeeded because of the commitment of many people.
Awards
Best of Show -NAAEE F&V Festival
Sacile Prize -Ambiente-Incontri IFF
Conservation Award -Int'l. Wildlife FF
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2004
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The importance of clean, safe to drink, water is necessary for all living things, thus one of the most valued environmental resources for humans is our watersheds. So who's watching our watersheds? Fortunately, there are trained watershed keepers dedicated to that task. This documentary chronicles a typical day of work for Gayle Ciardi, the first woman watershed keeper for the San Francisco Water Department. More than a profile of her vocation, this program strives to inspire people to learn more about watersheds, restoration, and water resource management, which are so vital to our overall well being.
Reviews
"Recommended. This program is uncommonly good. Gale Ciardi is a self-described "jack of all trades" whose work renders her part scientist, part enforcement officer and part firefighter. She is a fourth generation protector of watersheds who loves her job despite many unfortunate encounters with sexism." -EMR Online
"Recommended. A strong, lush and forceful documentary." -Akira Lippit, Univ. of CA/Irvine
Award
Gold Apple Award -NEMN Festival
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2004
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This program challenges all of us to make decisions in our daily lives that ensure our forests remain a renewable natural resource and a place of beauty for all to enjoy.
Review
"Recommended. An outstanding program that underscores the importance of the world's trees." -SECA
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2004
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Taking a walk in the woods is more than good exercise. It can be a very educational and rewarding experience. Here naturalists Paul and Judy help us discover the wonders found on a pondside nature trail. We learn about trees, plants, animals and preservation and see a parasitic plant, listen to a beetle and even watch a King Snake at lunch.
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2004
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Highlights innovations of transportation systems, includes interviews with national experts, raises awareness of the lack of public transportation, and encourages serious planning for the future.
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2000
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John Forsythe narrates this classic program that reflects on man's responsibility to wildlife as a question of duty. Presented with a classical music track complementing poetry of Walt Whitman and William Cullen Bryant.
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CINE Golden Eagle Award
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30 minutes
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1994
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Superheroes Professor Atlas, Atomic Guy and energy-saving Enviro Girl, proud members of "The League of Super Citizens," are sworn to protect all that is good, just, and green. Here they show kids just how that's done. The episodes in this program include: Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs - Atomic Guy has far too many lights on while reading, so Enviro Girl saves the day with energy-efficient bulbs. The Three Rs - Enviro Girl teaches Atomic Guy and Professor Atlas the Three Rs of the environment: reduce, reuse, and recycle - words to live by for a cleaner planet. Shade Your Bill - Atomic Guy plants some trees in an attempt to cool Headquarters. Enviro Girl explains how trees provide shade and reduce our energy costs. Close Your Blinds - Enviro Girl encourages Atomic Guy to close the blinds in the Headquarters to keep it cool on hot days. Don't Litter - It's hard to believe - but, in this day and age, people still litter. Can Enviro Girl help others stop this destructive habit? Wear a Sweater - Enviro Girl knits a birthday sweater for Atomic Guy, hoping that he will wear a sweater inside in winter, rather than turn up the heat. Fill Up the Dishwasher - The importance of filling the dishwasher before running a cycle. It's the day after a party, and Atomic Guy, Invisible Guy, and Enviro Girl are all on clean-up: how many dishwasher loads will it take until the party is over? Fill Up the Washing Machine - Wait until you have a full load before doing the laundry. Atomic Guy is called into action by Professor Atlas, but he can't save the day because his suit is in the wash.
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CC05531972
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2008
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USD 160.00
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The adventures of Professor Atlas, Atomic Guy and energy-saving Enviro Girl continue as they continue to seek ways to protect all that is good, just, and green. The episodes in this program include: Dripping Taps - A year passes in the lives of Enviro Girl and Atomic Guy, and the entire time they have lived with a dripping water tap. A reminder to turn the tap off when we can. Baths vs. Showers - Atomic Guy convinces Enviro Girl that baths use more water. Close Your Doors - Enviro Girl finds out that Atomic Guy has been leaving the front door open, letting all the cool air out in summer and the warm air out in winter. Turn It Off - Enviro Girl learns that Atomic Guy leaves on all the electrical appliances because he is afraid of being alone. She comes up with a unique solution. Fridge & Freezer - Much to Enviro Girl's amazement, Atomic Guy solves the problem of the stuffed fridge and the unstuffed freezer. Sort Your Trash - The team learns that sorting your trash into garbage, recycling, and compost is a great way to help your city or town manage waste. Drip Dry - Professor Atlas is caught doing his laundry, but it turns out that hanging clothes on hangers or a clothesline saves energy: Enviro Girl is happy. Brushing Your Teeth - Professor Atlas brushes his teeth while Enviro Girl reminds him how to save water.
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2008
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The global population is predicted to rise by a third in the next fifty years, to 9 billion people. Half the world already lives in urban areas; so it's clear we'll need twice as many cities as we have. However, our cities consume a staggering 75% of resources and discharge 75% of all waste. Pollution is causing illness, global warming, extreme weather, and destroying ozone; something must change. This program examines the cutting-edge achievements being made in the Green Technology Revolution and explores the pioneering work now being developed to help society strike a practical balance between exploitation and conservation to create the sustainable city of the future
Review
"Recommended. This excellent documentary can challenge viewers' imagination as to how to deal with future problems facing the world's cities." -NAMTC & NMM Review
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DY05440384
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2007
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Naturalist and birding expert David Ascanio has led guiding treks and birding tours since 1984 across South America, Central America and on islands in the Caribbean. He has led tours for such recognized organizations as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Audubon Society, Birdquest, Geodyssey, MOT Nature Tours, and Ornitholidays. David has a specialization in Eco tourism, runs his own guiding business, and mixes his passion for being in the field with studies of bird vocalizations; over the years his private library has grown to more than 500 hours of recordings. This is the first of two unique bird-guiding programs that allows viewers to explore the forests and plains with "the most popular guide in this part of the world."
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BU05532848
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2007
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Naturalist and birding expert David Ascanio has led guiding treks and birding tours since 1984 across South America, Central America and on islands in the Caribbean. He has led tours for such recognized organizations as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Audubon Society, Birdquest, Geodyssey, MOT Nature Tours, and Ornitholidays. David has a specialization in Eco tourism, runs his own guiding business, and mixes his passion for being in the field with studies of bird vocalizations; over the years his private library has grown to more than 500 hours of recordings. This is the second of two unique bird-guiding programs that allows viewers to explore the forests and plains with "the most popular guide in this part of the world."
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SD05392849
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2007
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Masaguaral is a private cattle ranch of 20,000 acres in the middle of Venezuela, in the high Llanos. Over fifty years ago its owner made the decision to ban hunting here and to share cattle farming to promote the protection of local environment. This policy has been continued ever since, which makes Masaguaral an open, natural zoo where the wildlife flourishes without the threat of man. Here we see a land rich with savannas, lagoons and riparian forests. We view unusual mammals such as anteaters, tayras, capybaras, howler monkeys, and agoutis close-up in their natural environment; also we learn about a scientific project on wedge capuchin monkeys, which is described by its author.
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SR05441487
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2005
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Over fifty year ago a cattle ranch owner in Venezuela's Orinoco basin decided to embrace conservation of the wealthy fauna of this region with his successful cattle business. One such plan was to attempt to breed the Orinoco crocodile in captivity to save this endangered species, due to massive hunting for its valuable skin. This fascinating documentary takes us to the Masaguaral ranch to witness the entire breeding process from egg collecting to the animals' release in the wild, which takes nearly eighteen months; also, through spectacular cinematography, we get to view the environment and the fauna of the region as it's never been seen before.
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40% of the Earth's species of birds are found in South America. Half of those are seen in Venezuela due to its 25 different ecosystems. Here we explore the biology, behavior and adaptations and songs of more than 100 species of birds.
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2004
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The most outstanding feature of the Venezuela llanos of the Orinoco is its tremendous bird life; also we learn of the birds' nesting season and how they reproduce in their natural habitat.
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2004
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When we hear the words Flora and Fauna, we invariably imagine remote areas whose isolation has permitted a harmonious development of various species, far from man's reach and the uproar of his social and industrial organization. This program deals with the natural history of the Blue-and-White Swallow, as well as the environment in which it lives together with other species that normally inhabit the mountain suburbs of large Latin American cities.
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More than 350 species of birds inhabits the Masaguaral ranch in central Venezuela, making it one of the most sought after places for scientific study and observation of birds. It's certainly an ornithologist's paradise. Here through spectacular photography we get to view and study the behavior of many unusual and exotic birds, such as the southern lapwing, the thick-knee, the sunbittern, the burrowing owl, the crested currasow, caciques, oropendolas, flycatchers, woodpeckers, kites, hawks, caracaras and many, many more.
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2004
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No study of the fauna of the llanos of South America would be complete without mentioning the largest rodent in the world, the Capybara. This uncommon animal can be found from the Panama Canal down to Argentina.
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Two thirds of the world's animal species live beneath the seas. Here the vast Venezuelan seas offer a fascinating study of fishes and invertebrates, their behavior and relation to their underwater environment.
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To say that Morrocoy is just a marine and sub-marine National Park in Venezuela is too much of an understatement. It is an ecological masterpiece! This program introduces us to it all: the spectacular landscapes, the abundant marine life, and the important mangrove fauna.
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2004
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USD 160.00
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The Llanos of the Orinoco is an open land, flooded in the rainy season, dried out in the dry season. Here we discover it is home to hundreds of animal species living in perfect harmony with their environment.
Review
"Highly Recommended. This excellent program shows the Llanos, or plains, lie between the northern Venezuelan Andes, the Andes of Colombia towards the west and the Guyana Shield in the south. The Llanos are covered with great stretches of grasses, but forests and savannas exist along the Orinoco River providing a wide range of habitats for wildlife. The annual dry season followed by the rainy season adds to the variation in the ecosystems thus making the region one of the best wildlife areas in South America." -EMR Online
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2004
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An encyclopedic study of wildlife in South America, this program begins with the wealth of birds that exist thanks to the large number of ecosystems found here. Next we discover a multitude of lizards and reptiles, including the largest of all snakes, the Anaconda. Then we go under the sea to view tens of thousands of different species and discover how all levels of life co-exist successfully in balanced competition for survival.
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"Highly Recommended. This documentary absolutely dazzles the eye! The birds are especially well presented, as too are fish and coral reefs. The program alternates between ecosystem and taxonomy as a format in which to discuss the wildlife." -Science Books & Films
"Highly Recommended. South America has a rich and diverse animal population, the most distinctive of any of the continents, and the result of its wide range of habitats and ecological conditions. Thus this program is highly recommended for the study of bird and marine ecology for K-12 and college collections." -EMR Online
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"Starfish Sentinels" - a simple and safe way to use wildlife to serve as a warning system for low levels of invisible pollution; "Frogmat" - a straw-filled mattress that can clean up oil pollution without harmful chemicals; "Bean Cleaner" - clean water, without expensive chemicals, for Third World countries from the seeds of the Moringa Oleifera tree; "Broad Flea" - the microscopic Dapnia, a water flea, eat algae that may suffocate fresh water sources. A natural solution to an ecological problem; "Chemical Bloodhound" - reports on a new generation of air- and water-pollution sensors; "Metal Plants" - Alpine Pennycress is being used to help clean unsafe, toxic land; "Clean Bugs" - fungi and bacteria are used to clean up carcinogenic wastes.
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"Lily Mops" - a look at microbiological method for cleaning up agricultural chemicals using Irises; "Lagan Water" - construction of a hi-tech weir has meant new life for the Lagan River; "Water Less C" - a waterless, electronic, biological toilet that can be installed anywhere; "Water Logger" - a portable Water Quality Logger tests water for possible pollution; "Grey Water" - Aquasaver has come up with a pioneering system that recycles domestic water; "Bug Cleaner" - scientists explore bacteria that eat pesticides in underground water quickly; "Electric Bacteria" - the combination of electronics and microbiology aid scientists in accurately monitoring bacteria.
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"Poultry Power" - poultry droppings used as an inexpensive and renewable fuel source; "Quiet Motor" - newly designed, efficient motors save on electricity; "Viper" - a new kiln to improve charcoal production and the better use of local resources; "Baby Breather" - a canopy for baby carriages to protect children from air pollutants; "Peak Protection" - sandstone floors from abandoned cotton mills are used to save eroded country paths; "Swampy Joe" - a wetland harvester designed to harvest reeds without damaging the environment; "Sweetness and Light" - a bio-tech company is now turning plant waste into clean, efficient and renewable energy.
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"Mixed Forest" - computer graphics, modeling, and photography are used by foresters in planting efficient forests; "Tailor-Made Plants" - genetic engineering of trees mean they can be grown to match the demands of the paper industry; "Pigs and Pines" - a herd of pigs is an ecologically sound, organic solution to keeping a forests grounds clear; "Exploding Trees" - a new method of pruning trees, parts are literally blown off by the military to benefit the forest's micro-environment; "Green Guitar" - carefully chosen timber from managed forests eliminates the need to use endangered hardwoods for musical instruments; "Wood to Oil" - a new, environmentally-sound development for turning wood into crude oil.
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"Recommended. Describes how foresters make use of computer graphics when re-planting a mixed forest and how genetic manipulation can be used to tailor plants to our various needs." -EMR Online
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"Black Widow" - choosing one element from a Black Widow spider and synthesizing it has given us a new insecticide, harmless to man and nature but devastating to locusts; "No Flies on Me" - the common housefly is a pest and can spread disease. Now, minute worms are used as a natural insecticide against them; "Locust Killers" - a fungus named Green Muscle kills locusts - and only locusts; "Spray Mixer" - a simple, rotating spray reduces risk and waste while washing out commercial agricultural machinery; "Micronair" - a highly-targeted insecticide, sprayed carefully, pinpoints one species without harming the environment; - "Locust Groupies" - Scientists study locusts' hormonal changes attempting to control their swarming behavior.
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"Well illustrated, each shows how background knowledge of the undesirable insect can lead to a unique and ecologically sound solution to bothersome insects. Recommended." -Science Books & Films
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"Vine Weevil" - this female only insect lays thousands of eggs a year. Here we learn how a beetle is found to be its natural predator; "Aphid Control" - the latest battle against this tiny but damaging insect is to douse crops in an odor they abhor; parasites from attacking young trout; "Sea-Lice Lure" - a flashing light, instead of insecticides, lures sea lice away from salmon; "Midges" - an organic scent turns the table on this maddening insect; "Mosquito Meals" - chicken skins provide an accurate and less painful way to research mosquito repellent; "Deathwatch Watched" - careful studies reveal ways of overcoming the wood-hungry insect, Deathwatch Beetle.
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"Highly Recommended. A good complement to a course on integrated pest management or on pesticides and the environment." -Science Books & Films
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"Sea Salmon" - environmentally-safe method to farm fish without chemical use; "Trout Treatment" - natural solution in lieu of pesticides to rid Rainbow Trout of parasitic disease; "Strangford Lough" - profile of one of Europe's richest marine sites and the nearby aquarium; "Ragworms" - profiles the world's first ragworm farm, growing them for fishing and aquaculture; "Ocean Floor" - looks at research being done to preserve fishing resources; "St. Peter's Fish" - aqua culture thrives thanks to an ingenious use of warm water from a textile plant; "Lobster Ranch" - computer technology aids in the study of lobster behavior.
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"Green Teaching" - the long-term benefits of recycling is taught to young children by a waste management company; "Waste to Wood" - polystyrene, widely used as food packaging, can now be compressed into a hardwood-like material; "Plastic Oil" - scientists can now transform plastic back into usable crude oil; "Pencil Cups" - a magician's idea now works in recycling plastic cups into pencils; "Wastepaper" - a fermenting process from a tropical jungle fungus, yeast and old newspaper mixture creates a usable energy; "Shell Waste" - a simple chemical process changes mountains of discarded, wasteful shells into useful cattle feed; "Composting Rubbish" - a waste management company turns household rubbish into nutrient-rich compost.
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"Recommended. Context is very informative, presenting some recent advances in recycling innovations." -School Library Journal
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"New Machines for Old" - recycling parts to expensive, high-precision machines can save hundreds of thousands of dollars; "Green Heat" - solar panels made from recycled parts produce hot water for efficient central heating; "Compucycle" - upgrading and refurbishing electronics help lower amounts being dumped in landfills; "Waterproof Cardboard" - a tough, biodegradable and waterproof paper, good for food packaging, can replace non-recyclable cardboard; "Dissolving Plastic" - a plastic which can dissolve is a great alternative for food packaging and can be used safely in hospitals; "Dyed Membrane" - a new technique filters particles as small as molecules; thus avoiding potential damage from industrial waste.
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Donald Kennedy, Professor of Environmental Sciences, addresses the future of environmental regulation, both global and domestic, as well as the key threats to the biodiversity of the planet.
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Stephen Schneider, an expert on global warming, explains how citizens can determine what's truth and what's propaganda in the scientific wars regarding the environmental status of planet Earth.
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Identifies 5 grasses, 1 shrub and 17 forbs of the Dry, or short grass, prairie, where plants adapt to the extreme heat and limited supply of water.
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A man-made community of trees planted on farmsteads to break the force of the wind and to help reduce soil erosion. 4 deciduous, 2 under story (12' - 48') and 13 evergreen trees are identified.
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A dense-shade area whose moist ground layer is especially favorable to numerous wildflowers and ferns; includes: Black and Sugar Maples, the Atlantic Leatherwood and Common Snowberry shrubs.
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A community found on poorly drained soils of lowland and backwater bogs where plants survive a demanding initiation of several weeks of standing water; identifies 5 grasses and 7 forbs.
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Many of America's street names were derived from this community that occupies the higher elevation along stream and river corridors; identifies 13 trees, 2 shrubs and 5 vines.
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Found predominantly on the south-and-west-facing slopes in the Midwestern forest region, this community includes Shagbark "Old" Hickory and 12 other trees, 5 shrubs and 2 vines.
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A transition area between grassland and forest with a park-like quality because of its mixture of grass and trees; identifies 11 trees and 6 shrubs.
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A remnant community predominantly found in the Great Lakes region and referred to as the Boreal Forest; identifies 4 trees and 4 shrubs.
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This community follows watercourses where spring flooding is common and Willow, Maple and Poplar trees are common; altogether, 13 trees and 8 shrubs are identified.
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The Mesic, or tall grass, prairie occupies open spaces that are neither too wet nor too dry and plant life is varied during different seasons of the year; identifies 4 grasses and 14 forbs.
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Identifies 27 woodland flowers, including many found in nursery and seed catalogs, which are not really a community, but a group of plants that provide ground cover for several communities.
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Species of plants and animals have become extinct since the beginning of life on earth. But there is every reason to believe that man's destruction of the environment is producing a greater rate of extinction than the world has ever seen. We do not know how many species we can afford to lose. Mankind is part of nature and is ultimately dependent on natural process for survival. Indeed, our global ecosystem may one day cease to act as our support system. In this program viewers see a selection of initiatives in the worldwide effort to conserve biodiversity, including cataloging rain-forest insects, seed banking and restoration of rain forests and salt marshes.
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"Recommeded. Focuses on a wide range of measures used to conserve natural biodiversity; the examples are clearly presented with excellent supporting footage." -Science Books & Films
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Mankind appears to be the source of all the most serious pollution threats to the planet and there are few branches of man's activity that do not contribute to the problem. There is no simple overall solution to reducing the pollution of our planet, but there are many small solutions. This program looks at many of them: a quick and easy way of assessing soil pollution; energy efficient power stations and traffic systems; farming in sympathy with nature; reducing pollution in manufacturing processes and waste disposal.
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"Recommended. Emphasizes the contributions that science and technology can make to the creation of a greener world. Science classes will find the examples cited intriguing." -School Library Journal
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Population biologists Paul and Anne Ehrlich, and authors of the best-selling Betrayal of Science and Reason, contrast the consensus view of the scientific community with rhetoric of those opposed to rethinking the way we live on the planet. The Ehrlichs show with clarity and authority how the findings of environmental science have been distorted to deny the perils that overpopulation, over consumption and environmentally disruptive technologies have brought about.
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Rattlesnake - Rattlesnakes are not aggressive and strike humans only as a last resort, and its venom may help in the treatment of certain human diseases; however, each year humans kill rattlers by the thousands in their hibernating dens. Also we learn that rattlesnakes are surprisingly fragile, and being cold-blooded, they do not cope well with fluctuations in temperature. Falcon - Peregrine falcons range throughout the world, but in small populations, vulnerable to poaching and pesticides. The peregrine's speed and agility make it a supreme hunter; also they are easier to train than other raptors. With bans on DDT, the falcons have recovered slowly, but are still under threat. Panda - Most of China's ancient forests have been destroyed by logging and agriculture, and now less than 1000 wild pandas are found in only three provinces. Panda are solitary animals, and the female is only fertile for two days a year; also the panda is even more vulnerable because it is essentially a carnivore that has become too slow and shortsighted to catch large animals for food; thus preservation programs are making every effort to save and protect them. Bandicoot - Bandicoots are nocturnal marsupials that hop around like kangaroos on their larger hind legs, but are much smaller animals, ranging from 6 to 22 inches in length. Unless conservation efforts succeed, the Victorian bandicoot faces local extinction in Australia within the next twenty years because of the destruction of the native grasslands of the Western Plains. Cheetah - Speed is the only defense of the cheetah, which is often unable to protect its catch from other carnivores Today there are less than 10,000 in Africa and less than 300 in Asia. The success of recovery programs we see depends on the cheetahs' natural surroundings.
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Shark - The great white, tiger and bull sharks are the most likely of sharks to attack humans. And though it seems that sharks may attack humans accidentally, mistaking them for seals, any attack is widely reported and publicized, fueling fear and indifference toward their overall welfare. Sharks are killed in large numbers for food, as well as for big-game fishing, which is seriously reducing their numbers worldwide. Wolf - All too often wolves are objects of fear, which is unjustified because in the past 150 years only wolves with rabies have attacked humans. Today wolves are protected and their numbers are increasing; however, especially in Europe, small populations are extremely vulnerable to in-breeding and natural disasters, and as each isolated population dies out, valuable genes are lost forever. Gorilla - Mountain gorillas live in the mountains and volcanoes of Rwanda, Uganda and Zaire in Africa. Since the gorillas bring in tourist dollars, the locals have a positive attitude towards their conservation. However, gorillas are still under threat from poachers who trap the animals for sale to unscrupulous collectors, from illegal traps set for other animals, and from certain diseases brought in by tourists. Frog - Frogs have lived on earth for 230 million years and there are 3700 species worldwide. They have survived both ice ages and the global warming after them. Yet frogs are now in decline all over the world, even in wilderness areas. Frogs are highly susceptible to insecticides, herbicides, heavy metals and acid rain; also frogs can be harmed by new viruses, introduced fish, dams, and habitat loss. A drastic decline in frog numbers may indicate a dangerous decline in the environmental health of the world. If frogs decrease, insects increase, and so does the need for chemical pesticides.
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Rhino and Tiger - The Javan rhinos have dramatically disappeared except in the isolated Udjung Kulun Game Reserve on the western tip of Java, Indonesia, where the animals survive quite well due to a quirk of nature. In the 1880s the volcano Krakatoa erupted, leveling the forest, but as the area regenerated, the rhinos that lived there returned, but people did not. Javan and Balinese tigers are now extinct, and today only 700 Sumatran tigers are left in the world. They do breed in captivity, and zoos have established a worldwide captive breeding program to preserve as much genetic diversity as possible. Seal - The theme of this episode is the danger caused to many animals by human greed and carelessness, be it waste and pollution, over consumption or oil spills. One positive aspect of the story is the role of zoos in rescuing injured animals, such as seals. Although not always possible, in many cases zoos are able to return animals to the wild. Amazon - This episode deals with the destruction of the Amazon rain forest. In Brazil, Indian tribes are uniting to save the rain forest, reintroducing native species and selling fruits to other countries. Indigenous peoples may be the key to saving the world's forests, as they struggle to save their cultures and the environment that supports them. Eco tourism and a growing awareness of the value of rain forest species for food and medicine may also help to save the forests. Homosapiens - Human activities threaten the viability of the whole planet. Global warming, thinning of the ozone layer, acid rain, salination of water and the loss of forests mean that more and more animals will become extinct. Ultimately, human lifestyles - if not their very existence - will also be threatened. This episode draws together the threads of the whole series by showing the intimate historical and cultural links between humans and animals over the centuries, as partners, as prey, and as predators. It suggests the bleakness of life without animals.
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As this program begins we see there are many outdoor activities to enjoy in Venezuela, including paragliding, canyoning, mountain biking and bridge jumping. But one of the most amazing and thrilling experiences has to be rafting the rivers coming down from the Andes to the floodable plains of the Orinoco. This eco adventure takes place on the Siniguis River guided by the most experienced operator in the area. First we see the rafters train with instructors from New Zealand; then a rehearsal run in the Acequias River. Next is the trip upstream with the boat to the launching site, the preparation with the gear; then the moment of truth. Rapid after rapid shows that rafting can be the experience of a lifetime. Here we see the landscape, the archaeological sites, the people, the camp, the emotion and discover the meaning of rafting fever.
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Angel Falls (Kerepacupai-Meru in the Indian language) is the tallest waterfall in the world - sixteen times taller than Niagara Falls. Named after the pilot, Jimmie Angel, who discovered the falls when he landed his plane atop Auyan tepui (mesa) in a remote corner of southeastern Venezuela, the 3,212-foot-tall waterfall is part of the 12,000 square mile Canaima National Park. This unforgettable eco adventure starts in the Canaima lagoon with a dozen waterfalls coming down from the Carrao River highs; from there, the expedition to Angel Falls takes place. Here we experience rushing rivers, peaceful savannas, dangerous rapids, immense massifs, lush vegetation, orchids and rare animals.
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The mighty Orinoco River drains the Amazon region of Venezuela together with the rivers sweeping down through the unexplored jungles of the Guayana Shield highlands. "Amazonas" is the wildest and least populated region of the country and perhaps the continent. To visit this region one leaves civilization behind and enters the world of ancient indigenous cultures, pristine rain forests and meandering rivers. In this program we navigate up the Orinoco, Sipapo and Autana rivers to meet a magical, tabletop mountain, the Autana, the sacred "Tree of all the Fruits" of the Piaroa Indians. Along the way we encounter Indian fishermen, as well as an Indian market and cemetery.
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Cozumel, Grand Cayman and the Bahamas are among the best diving sites in the Caribbean. Cozumel is the largest inhabited island of Mexico and legendary since Jacques Cousteau made it famous in the 60s. It is noted for its underwater visibility and the health of its reefs; also a trip to Chichen-Itza offers one of the best-preserved Mayan ruins in the whole empire. The Cayman Islands are renowned among divers because of its vertical walls, and diving in Stingray City is one of the most thrilling experiences in the world. Here too one will want to visit to the Turtle Farm and the Botanical Gardens. The Bahamas is a well-known destination for divers due to the many chances to see sharks and other big animals. Here we board the Nekton and experience diving along the course of the northern Bahamas, seeing dolphins, rays, turtles, sharks and thousands of fish in several wrecks.
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The southeastern part of Venezuela is well known for its tremendous variety of avian species. It has several special ecosystems, and is the home of some of the most bizarre species in the country. The Tepuis (Tabletop Mountains), the Gran Sabana, the Sierra de Lema and the Orinoco Amazonian rainforest house many endemic species and is the Mecca of Birdwatchers from all parts of the world. Guided by an expert host, here we see fantastic birds in outstanding close-ups singing, calling or displaying its unique behavior. The blacksmith sound of the White and Bearded Bellbirds, the chainsaw call of the Capuchin bird, the splendid colored cotingas, the fabulous Cock-of-the Rock, the dance of the Scarlet-Fronted Manakin, ten species of hummingbirds, trogons, toucans, finches, flycatchers, flowerpiercers, and many more. Also we go to the Orinoco Delta in search of the most powerful eagle on the planet, the Harpy Eagle.
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"Highly Recommended. South America is called the bird continent, and for good reason. 40% of 9,000 species of birds are found in South America. Southeast Venezuela is particularly known for its great variety of bird species and is home to several ecosystems. Some of the most unusual avian species can be found here, including La Baranquilla de Fresa (translated means Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Inn); the Capuchin, which sounds like a chainsaw; the White and Bearded bellbirds could pass for a blacksmith; the noiseless, but beautifully colored Cotingas; also the Scarlet-Fronted Manakin, Trogons, Toucans, Finches, and Flycatchers. One of the most spectacular moments in this breathtaking program is the coverage of a young Harpy Eagle, the most powerful eagle on the earth. The final footage pays homage to the ten species of hummingbirds found in this region. Spectacular camera work provides close-up visuals of the many birds, while good music creates an appropriate backdrop to the narration." -EMR Online
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This program documents the adventure of five daring people, Chris, Phil, Brenden, Alexandra, and Pina, a Warao guide, who test their limits in a never-before-made journey to kayak 200 miles across the Orinoco Delta to the coast in front of the island of Trinidad. Bringing minimum luggage and just enough support gear to fight the elements, they visit and stay in Warao houses, share the native people's lifestyle, enjoy the nature and wildlife, eat the local food, listen to little-known music, and sleep in hammocks; accomplishing their kayaking goal and learn more about life and themselves than they ever could have imagined.
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"Recommended. This program follows a group of five people kayaking the Orinoco Delta, a labyrinth of waterways through the Venezuelan jungle that ultimately leads to the Atlantic Ocean and the coast of Trinidad. The film is a day-by-day depiction of the group, who averages 30 miles a day on their arduous journey. Local wildlife, such as capuchin and howler monkeys, scarlet ibis, toucans, jaguars, otters and dolphins are shown in their habitats. Warao Indians are willing and accommodating hosts for the travelers, playing music for the kayakers on their homemade instruments and demonstrating their handmade toys. The scenery is quite lush and beautiful throughout. The final sixty miles are a challenge as weather conditions, difficult channels of the waterways, sore muscles, and general fatigue take their toll on the weary travelers before they reach their destination." -EMR Online
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Los Roques is an archipelago of pristine coral islands located 100 miles east of Bonaire, along the chain of the Lesser Antilles. Because of the abundance and diversity of species in its waters, and the healthy condition of its reefs, it is one of the most sought after places for scuba diving in the Caribbean. This program documents a weeklong diving adventure aboard the Antares Dancer, showing viewers the pristine and healthy reefs, the varied and abundant fauna, lusty soft-coral forests, caves, and thousands of fish.
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The Blue Paradise of Los Roques offers visitors the opportunity not only to experience the Caribbean as a natural wilderness under modern plans for strict conservation and management, but also as a different kind of vacation, a different way of enjoying life, everything you'd dream a Caribbean island should be. Here you will find the most pristine areas of the southern Caribbean, with a protected Marine Park that harbors all the marine and submarine ecosystems, along with birds, mangroves, healthy reefs, splendid landscapes and unforgettable sunsets; also you can enjoy sailing, sunbathing, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, free diving, scuba diving and championship bonefishing.
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The Caura Reserve is a fluvial system with dense forests, practically untouched by agricultural and other human commercial development, primarily because of its inaccessibility. As one of the most pristine ecosystems in South America, the Caura basin and its inhabitants remain a tantalizing mystery to conservation biologists. The lack of human activity in the region leads us to believe that the Caura is a thriving ecosystem that may contain many species unknown to science. In this program we travel to a little known spot in the Caura Reserve, the Para Falls. About a dozen falls a hundred feet tall form a lagoon where the only noises heard are those of the water and jungle around it. Here we see fascinating landscapes of the river, jungle, and islands; as well as fauna of the region and Indian villages that make this an unforgettable eco journey.
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This program presents six different wild destinations popular with eco travelers and adventurers. First, the Gran Sabana Highlands with its countless waterfalls; then the Cueva del Guacharo (The Oilbird Cave) in the Caripe Mountains, where we learn about the amazing nocturnal bird, the Oilbird. The third destination offers hiking in the Morros de San Juan at the Llanos gateway; then we go on a birding adventure in the Henry Pittier National Park, where more than 500 bird species find their home, which is nearly 80% of the type of birds found in North America. Our fifth stop takes us to the Morrocoy National Park, one of the most popular destinations of eco scuba divers; then our last stop is the diving paradise of Bonaire, one of the three Dutch Caribbean jewels in the southern Caribbean.
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The Orinoco Delta is a vast, intricate labyrinth of waterways weaving through a shimmering jungle to carry the waters of the Orinoco River to the Atlantic Ocean. The Orinoco Delta was formed over the course of thousands of years, as the mighty river has deposited millions of tons of sediment into the ocean. During the last century, some 400 square miles have been added to the delta, which continues to extend into the Atlantic at a rate over 100 feet per year. In this eco adventure we feel the flow of the tides, encounter flooded jungles, fish for piranha, and canoe the Orinoco; also we see a Warao Indian shaman ceremony, Warao houses and handicrafts, and hear jungle wisdom from a Warao guide. We learn of roots, trees, saps, leaves, barks, and vines that cure diseases; also we see how to dig canoes and make native handicrafts.
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The Orinoco Plains, the Llanos, comprises almost 40% of Venezuelan territory, over 100.000 square miles, in the middle of the country, mostly north of the Orinoco River. It is one of the greatest fauna reservoirs of South America, home to nearly 400 species of birds and many mammals, including river dolphins, reptiles, and hundreds of fishes. On this eco adventure we experience the lifestyle of the Llanos, its people and its vast nature. We experience bird watching and looking at other animals in the rivers, plains and forests here; also we see horse riding, fishing, Casabe making, a cattle operation and a typical Fiesta Llanera (music and dance) with instruments and singers from the area.
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Venezuela is home to more than 25 different ecosystems, including the Andes Mountains, a long coastline, numerous islands and archipelagoes, the Orinoco Delta, the central floodable plains, and the vast Orinoco-Amazon rain forest system, which covers more than 40% of the country. The choice for the eco traveler is endless. This program presents many of the best wild areas that make Venezuela a paradise for the naturalist and the adventurer traveler. Here we take the Magical Autana trip to the sacred Piaroa Mountain; next, a breathtaking journey to the highest waterfalls in the world, Angel Falls; then we visit the surprising land known as the Orinoco Delta, where its native inhabitants, the Warao tribe, unveils the secrets of their jungle. We move on to the Los Roques archipelago, one of the most pristine submarine ecosystems in the Caribbean; then to the Orinoco, a smaller version of the Pantanal, which is famous for its bird life, especially the waterfowl in huge flocks; and we close visiting the Andes, showing off some of the extreme sports travelers can enjoy in this amazing land.
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