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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