Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of North American conservation success stories. First, Jeff visits the beautiful Pacific Northwest state of Washington to help relocate a family of beavers to

Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of North American conservation success stories. First, Jeff visits the beautiful Pacific Northwest state of Washington to help relocate a family of beavers to new, protected habitats. Jeff learns about the vital contributions beavers make to their environments and the importance of family in a beaver’s life. Next, Jeff travels north to Alaska to help study one of the smallest but most critical species of all: the humble bumble bee. Finally, Jeff explores the world of bats in the forests of Northern California and learns how conservationists are working to protect their habitat and unlock the secrets of sonar. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: And that's when the real fun begins. Jeff Corwin: We are working to protect some of North America's keystone species. Jeff Corwin:  The idea that there's this species that stitches and ties everything together. Jeff Corwin: We'll rescue a family of beavers and help move them to a protected home. Jeff Corwin: And how do we do that without getting nibbled? Speaker: Carefully. Jeff Corwin: Carefully. Jeff Corwin: We'll discover the mysterious world of bats. The only mammals that can truly fly. Jeff Corwin: Oh listen to that cool sound they make. Jeff Corwin: And we'll travel to Alaska to find a tiny creature with a huge impact. Jeff Corwin: I don't want to say anything... but I've got two bumble bees so far okay? Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome  creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin as he connects with some of the most threatened and endangered animals that live underwater. First, Jeff helps conservationists save one of Florida’s most iconic species: the

Join host Jeff Corwin as he connects with some of the most threatened and endangered animals that live underwater. First, Jeff helps conservationists save one of Florida’s most iconic species: the gentle manatee. Later, Jeff comes face to face with a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle - the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth. Finally, Jeff learns about endangered coral reefs and how biologists are racing to save them before it's too late. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation, we're diving deep to protect endangered underwater creatures. First, we'll join the conservationists racing to save the Florida manatee. Jeff Corwin: "That was another breath right there." Jeff Corwin: We'll work on the front lines with scientists fighting to save endangered sea turtles. Jeff Corwin: "This is the ultimate payoff." Jeff Corwin: Finally, we'll take the plunge with biologists racing to restore Florida's coral reefs. Jeff Corwin: "So, that's a wake up call what we just saw right there." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you are invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of North America’s most remarkable reptiles. First, Jeff visits Florida to explore how a nuclear power plant is helping provide needed habitat for the

Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of North America’s most remarkable reptiles. First, Jeff visits Florida to explore how a nuclear power plant is helping provide needed habitat for the American crocodile. Next, Jeff uncovers the slithering secrets of the Eastern indigo snake, the largest non-venomous snake on the continent. Later, Jeff travels to the marshy shores of Massachusetts to help conservationists save a species of turtle that’s captured the affection of an entire community. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: You're going back home. Elizabeth Fleming: Absolutely. Jeff Corwin: We're exploring Florida to see some remarkable reptiles... Jeff Corwin: What? Speaker: Over there, over there. Jeff Corwin: I don't even think it sees us. Jeff Corwin: We'll help the conservation efforts of South Florida's great apex reptilian predator... Speaker: So we know  if there's more crocodiles that the rest of the ecosystem is doing well. Jeff Corwin: You'll discover the largest non-venomous snake in North America. Jeff Corwin: It's got that smile that only an indigo could give you. Those beautiful eyes. Jeff Corwin: And we'll release a precious loggerhead sea turtle back to the wild where she belongs. Jeff Corwin: Whitney does it ever get old? Whitney: It never gets old. Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome  creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure across America to help save California condors and Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrows. First, Jeff travels to the spectacular coastline of Big Sur, California, to

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure across America to help save California condors and Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrows. First, Jeff travels to the spectacular coastline of Big Sur, California, to the renowned condor sanctuary of the Ventana Wildlife Society. Jeff helps prepare young condors for their new life in the wild and learns about how condors shape their environment - and how the environment shapes them. Later, Jeff travels to his home state to work alongside the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife on a mission to save a unique species of bird that only lives in salt marsh habitats of the East Coast. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation, we're traveling from coast to coast saving two iconic species. Jeff Corwin: "This is going to be fun." Jeff Corwin: From the cliffs Big Sur, California. Jeff Corwin: "This is a California condor." Jeff Corwin: To the coastal marshes of Massachusetts. Jeff Corwin: "Look how beautiful this little bird is." Jeff Corwin: We're up close with extraordinary examples of American flyers. Jeff Corwin: "Look at the size of this bird." Jeff Corwin: And we're working alongside the dedicated conservationists who are literally racing to save them. Speaker: "Get him, get him, get him, get him, get him." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you are invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure through central Florida as he helps save threatened gopher tortoises from a new real estate development. It’s a race against time for Jeff and a team of

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure through central Florida as he helps save threatened gopher tortoises from a new real estate development. It’s a race against time for Jeff and a team of dedicated conservationists to find and remove all the gopher tortoises they can before construction begins. Later, Jeff uncovers how gopher tortoises contribute to Florida’s entire ecosystem by providing important habitat for many other species like the iconic eastern indigo snake and the venomous eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Check your local listings for airtime! To learn more about the wildlife featured in the episode, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: "Am I correct? Is that a rock or is that a tortoise?" Jeff Corwin: We're digging deep for one of the most precious treasures in all of Florida. Jeff Corwin: "He looks like a jewel." Jeff Corwin: We're on the lookout for one of the largest snakes in North America. Speaker 2: "Look, Jeff, over there." Jeff Corwin: We'll connect with the next generation of these keystone species. Jeff Corwin: "How old would this be?" Speaker 3: "Two days old." Jeff Corwin: And, we'll work alongside the conservationists fighting to protect them. Jeff Corwin: "Shall we go save some tortoises?" Speaker 4: "I'm ready." Kent Wimmer: "Let's go." Jeff Corwin: "Let's do it." Speaker 4: "Let's go." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And, you are invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure to the great state of Alaska as he explores a few of the incredible animals that call it home. Jeff begins on the shores of the icy Cook Inlet helping

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure to the great state of Alaska as he explores a few of the incredible animals that call it home. Jeff begins on the shores of the icy Cook Inlet helping conservationists monitor a population of endangered beluga whales. Then, Jeff travels to the Kodiak Islands where the native Alutiiq people are managing a population of American bison. Finally, Jeff explores the fertile, flowering fields of Alaska to help an important study into one of Alaska’s most critical species: the western bumblebee. Check your local listings for airtime! To learn more about the wildlife featured in the episode, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: "Right there. Are you ready to do it?" Speaker: "Right there. You ready?" Jeff Corwin: "Okay." Jeff Corwin: We are on an epic Alaskan adventure to explore the incredible animals that call it home. From endangered white whales... Nicole Whittington-Evans: "There's one right there." Jeff Corwin: "There is one right there." Jeff Corwin: ... to tiny creatures with a big impact. Jeff Corwin: "I don't want to say anything, but I got two bumblebees so far. Okay?" Jeff Corwin: This is a conservation mission like you've never seen before. Jeff Corwin: "Got us in, we've got ourselves a bison." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them, and you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure to the great state of Alaska as he connects with the iconic North American brown bear. Jeff learns how people and bears coexist in Alaska and how we all share a

Join host Jeff Corwin on an adventure to the great state of Alaska as he connects with the iconic North American brown bear. Jeff learns how people and bears coexist in Alaska and how we all share a common resource: salmon. Jeff travels into the Alaskan wilderness to observe brown bears up close and finds a mother bear with two cubs, a wild fox, and even watches bears hunt for salmon. Later, Jeff learns how the people of Alaska are managing the salmon across the state, ensuring this vital resource is sustainable for future generations. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: "This is so awesome." Jeff Corwin: We are in the wilds of Alaska connecting with some of the largest bears on earth. Jeff Corwin: "Look at this, she's on the chase..." Jeff Corwin: We'll witness their incredible struggles for survival... Jeff Corwin: "and success!" Jeff Corwin: And discover how salmon have helped them become so big. Jeff Corwin: "Wow!" Jeff Corwin: We'll help conservationists manage and sustain salmon for future generations. And we'll enjoy a few surprises along the way. Jeff Corwin: "Wait a minute. Is there someone sneaking behind me?" Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin and I've teamed up with defenders of wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of the tantalizing world of turtles! First, Jeff journeys into the wilderness of southern Florida to save gopher tortoises from a land development project that

Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of the tantalizing world of turtles! First, Jeff journeys into the wilderness of southern Florida to save gopher tortoises from a land development project that threatens to bury them alive. Jeff uses a massive earth mover to dig up the tortoises from their deep burrows and then relocates them to protected habitat. Next, Jeff dives with endangered green sea turtles off the Atlantic coast to help scientists monitor their delicate population. Later, Jeff travels to his home state of Massachusetts to save a tiny terrapin that lives in the wetland marsh. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation we're on an adventure across land and sea... Jeff Corwin: 3, 2, 1... Jeff Corwin: To help save turtles. Jeff Corwin: We'll dig deep to rescue gopher tortoises from a coming housing development. Jeff Corwin: Am I correct? Is that a rock or is that a tortoise? Jeff Corwin: We'll go for a dive to gather critical data on green sea turtles. Jeff Corwin: This is just a healthy looking specimen. Jeff Corwin: And we'll discover a nursery like you've never seen before. Jeff Corwin: I found it! Speaker: He found it! Jeff Corwin: Here we go, look at that! Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Join host Jeff Corwin for a celebration of the Endangered Species Act by connecting with a few of the amazing species that have benefitted from the landmark legislation. First, Jeff helps

Join host Jeff Corwin for a celebration of the Endangered Species Act by connecting with a few of the amazing species that have benefitted from the landmark legislation. First, Jeff helps conservationists return tiny baby sea turtles back to the ocean. Then, Jeff finds and catalogs dozens of baby crocodiles that are hiding out on a remote island in the Florida Keys. Later, Jeff travels to New England to help aid the recovery of peregrine falcons. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: "This is awesome." Jeff Corwin: We're celebrating the men and women of modern American conservation. Speaker 2: "We're up to around 16,000 animals." Jeff Corwin: "That's incredible." Jeff Corwin: And the landmark legislation that empowers them. From the fastest animals on earth. Jeff Corwin: "Between 60 and 200 miles per hour." Jeff Corwin: To North American icons. Jeff Corwin: "I see them. I see the crocs." Jeff Corwin: The work to protect our country's wildlife is just getting started. Jeff Corwin: "My little guy, you can do it. Oh, he's almost there." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. You're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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