TERRA: The Nature of Our World video podcast

FINAL EPISODE! "TEN DAYS TO PAINT THE FOREST"

2006-11-10T17:08:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY SERIES TWO PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY SERIES TWO FINAL EPISODE! DOWNLOAD AND PLAY SERIES TWO PART TWO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY SERIES TWO PART ONE THE TEN DAYS HAVE FINALLY COME TO A CLOSE! The final episode features the incredible algorroba tree - a true wildlife magnet! And, what are the economics of conservation? How can communities come together to protect wildlife? At long last, the finished artwork goes on display before local dignitaries and young Ecuadorians and Peruvians . . . hoping to inspire the next generation of artists and friends of the environment. We heard so much good feedback from the first three episodes in this series, so it was a no-brainer dusting off the second half of the series for a rendezvous with the growing TERRA audience. If you need a refresher course, check the original post from July! This is no ordinary biological field trip! Travel along with some of the world's foremost bird and nature artists to the incredible Chappari Reserve, among the last remaining high-altitude dry forests of South America. Previously undiscovered and majestical species come alive at the tip of a paintbrush in this rapid biological inventory of this incredibly rich and diverse part of the biosphere. This film reminds us of the age-old partnership of art and science and highlights observation, expression, and inspiration in a strategic effort to preserve one of the most fantastic places on Earth. The artist Paul Klee said “the painter should not paint what he sees, but what will be seen." In this case, we hope such brilliant creatures remain in our sights forever. Copyright 2006, Richard and Julia Kemp

WHEN DOLPHINS CRY

2006-11-04T13:03:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART ONE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW When Hardy Jones first witnessed and documented the slaughtering of dolphins in Japan in 1979, he knew he had to do something to stop it. But when the world whaling commission sanctions more dolphin killing to make up for lost whale harvests and there is the risk of offending Japanese culture and tradition, the task is not a simple one. Almost thirty years since Hardy started on his mission to save dolphins, much has been accomplished, but there is still work to be done. Copyright 2006, Hardy Jones

SPECIAL EVENT! "PART TWO & THREE: BIONEERS"

2006-10-27T13:27:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART THREE: BIONEERS DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART TWO: BIONEERS DOWNLOAD AND PLAY "MICHAEL FRANTI LIVE" - PART ONE: BIONEERS Like the endless stream of TRICK-OR-TREATERS in my neighborhood, the energy of Bioneers weekend is renewable - so it just keeps coming! Join us for Part Three of the journey and witness the creation of the "Boze-mandala" and hear vibrant sources talk about sustainable development, climate change, the "new" green movement, and the fusion of social justice and environmental justice. The Bioneers march on! Part Two of this series showcases the drama, the magic, and the beautiful chaos of the first half of Bioneers weekend. Is this a conference, a festival, or a "happening?" The Bioneers bring new meaning to the phrase "all walks of life." Everyone is a participant. Kids pick pumpkins, legendary authors talk from the podium, politicians mingle with idealists and local activists. Meanwhile, the experience radiates via satellite from San Rafael, CA to over twenty disparate locations around the world. But the network as a whole is stronger than any single part. Some come for ideas, others for the music, and still more for the incredible local food. The Bioneers message is clear: the future begins today. Ride with us on the zero-gravity veggie-oil Zeppelin of imagination as we take you from today's drawing board to tomorrow's reality. Copyright 2006, Jefferson Beck & Eric Bendick Northern Rockies Bioneers National Bioneers "I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE" Movie Trailer

SPECIAL EVENT! "MICHAEL FRANTI LIVE - PART ONE: BIONEERS"

2006-10-21T11:39:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY SPECIAL EVENT PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY "MICHAEL FRANTI LIVE" - PART ONE: BIONEERS As a kickoff to the Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference held in Bozeman, Montana this week, a TERRA crew spent an afternoon with musician and filmmaker Michael Franti of Spearhead. Franti's "consciousness-raising" resonates on both the political and environmental front and he combines improvisation and activism to spread his message across the globe. Later that same evening, Franti brought the house down when he played the Wilson Auditorium in Bozeman and reminded us that inclusion, not exclusion is the only way to bring about political change. The Northern Rockies Bioneers Conference is one of over twenty Bioneers groups nationwide, which meet every year to bring together progressive communities and provide resources, tools, and inspiration to build sustainable, culturally-rich, active, and well-networked communities. Stay tuned to TERRA for a closer look at the Bioneers conference here in Bozeman, as we podcast all the action over the next few days. Copyright 2006, George Potter Northern Rockies Bioneers National Bioneers "I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE" Movie Trailer

"THE LAST RUN"

2006-10-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART ONE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART TWO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART THREE "Ironically, as we work to save the salmon, it may turn out that the salmon save us." (Paul Schell, Mayor of Seattle) Salmon are an indicator species - their health closely tracks the health of the watershed to which they return. Salmon are also a keystone species, forming a critical link between forests and distant oceans. But most importantly, salmon are a symbolic species that allows us to understand the interconnected nature of the web of life. In Northern California, salmon populations are at 10% of their levels of one hundred years ago due to overwhelming pressures from logging, hydropower, and overfishing. This film brings into focus the plight of the salmon on the Klamath river and the future of the Yurok tribe who depend on the fish. Through science, we now fully understand the life-cycle of salmon, but how do we apply what we’ve learned to the everyday? PARTS ONE, TWO, & THREE NOW AVAILABLE Copyright 2006, Owen Bissell

"WORKING DOGS: ON NATURE'S TRAIL"

2006-09-27T13:13:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Low-tech is the new high-tech. Take, for example, wildlife biologists who are swapping radio collars and GPS transceivers for a more sensitive instrument: a dog's nose. A dog's sense of smell is up to one thousand times more powerful than a human's. But this doesn't really explain what it means to "smell like a dog." When a human walks into a bakery, it smells generally very sweet. When a dog walks into a bakery, it smells every ingredient used in the baking process, e.g., eggs, butter, flour, sugar, and so on down to that last pinch of nutmeg. Dogs are able to differentiate smells even in incredibly minute concentrations. This innate ability, coupled with an obsessive "ball-drive," makes for an incredible partner in the fight to save endangered species. The trail is hot! Starring Finny, Carow, Peppin, Tsavo, Camas, Wicket, Alice, Megan, and Aimee of Working Dogs for Conservation. WDFC Copyright 2006, George Potter, Eric Bendick

"THE LADY ON THE DIVIDE"

2006-09-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE In December 1985, after seven years of all volunteer labor, the community of Butte, Montana, installed a figure as large as the Statue of Liberty on the Continental Divide. The statue was designed and constructed by unemployed miners during the recession following the closure of the Anaconda copper mines. What began as one man's small project dedicated to his wife, evolved into a massive undertaking that held the depressed community together. Twenty years later, this short film relives the story of "Our Lady of the Rockies" and weaves together new hopes with grim historical realities in the uncertain aftermath of a resource extraction economy. Copyright 2006, Greg Schneider, Kathy Boul

"FORBIDDEN FRUIT: The Absinthe Drinker"

2006-09-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Absinthe was banned in the U.S. and many other parts of the world in the early 20th century after a faulty scientific study determined it was likely to provoke hallucinations, seizures, and violence. Ninety years later, absinthe has re-emerged on the international marketplace because it has been determined, by all accounts, to be safe for consumption. Why was it banned in the first place? David Cook, a retired Neurosurgeon and occasional absinthe drinker, helps unlock the neurological mysteries of “the green fairy” and testifies about how science, ritual, and history often converge in unusual ways. The ultimate cause of the absinthe ban was political, due to the influence of winemakers and temperance advocates, not scientific. This case reveals yet another example of how “bad science” is oftentimes utilized to manipulate public opinion. Unfortunately, this is just as true today as it was 100 years ago. Though peer-reviewed sources consistently acknowledge the problems of climate change, strategic misinformation still often wins the day with the press, the public, and our legislators. Copyright 2006, Henry Harrison

"DRAG"

2006-09-13T11:49:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Every year, less people begin cigarette smoking and more people quit . . . with one big exception: America’s college students. College students are the sole demographic group cutting across the grain, and therefore, they provide valuable incite into "smokers mind." Kari Harris, a psychologist at the University of Montana, is unraveling the "social function" of the college smoker and in doing so, she is probing into the very fabric of addiction as both a biological and cultural phenomenon. Find out what Dr. Harris has to say and listen to college smokers fire back, as DRAG explores what might be our nation’s least understood public health problem. Copyright 2006, Parker Brown

"A CORPSE GROWS IN BROOKLYN"

2006-09-07T17:10:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Brooklyn is indeed home to many noxious smells, but perhaps the most intriguing one in recent history occurred during the peak blooming hours of the Amorphophallus titanum in the early morning of August 11th at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The “Corpse Flower,” native to the equatorial forests of Sumatra, emits a “revolting” smell of putrefaction to attract its pollinators – carrion beetles and sweat bees – and is said to have made the first botanist who tried to paint it very ill. Nonetheless, visitors came out in droves to experience a rare natural show as mesmerizing as any modern art installation – and perhaps even to get a glimpse (and share a whiff) of the timeless beauty of evolution. Copyright 2006, Phil Buccellato & Greener Media GREENER MEDIA

"EBOLA TESTIMONIES"

2006-08-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE When zoologists in the Lossi region of central Africa noticed that some of the gorillas they were studying were becoming sick and dying, they could not have known what was to come. Within a year of the initial discovery, this mysterious disease had spread to humans and was starting to claim the lives of nearby villagers. It became known to the world as Ebola - but what was causing the disease in the great apes and how was it spreading to humans? Join Congolese filmmakers as they find the source of this devastating disease by talking to survivors and endeavor to help people in the area prevent Ebola from reoccurring in the future. Visit INCEF.org Copyright 2006, INCEF

"THE PRICE OF IVORY"

2006-08-24T12:22:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Africans have no tradition of poaching elephants for their tusks. Modern ivory poaching has been fueled by demand from the outside . . . mostly from Western and Asian markets. This original short film, locally produced and now internationally distributed via TERRA, asks tough questions about what motivates an indigenous people to harvest a threatened and endangered species. On the other side of the coin, what are the true costs involved . . . both to local people and the forests that support them? Is this a zero-sum game? A stalemate? Or an outright slaughter? Join us for "The Price of Ivory" - the first of four locally produced African conservation documentaries. Copyright 2006, INCEF

"TEN DAYS TO PAINT THE FOREST"

2006-08-15T09:04:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART ONE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART TWO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART THREE This is no ordinary biological field trip! Travel along with some of the world's foremost bird and nature artists to the incredible Chappari Reserve, among the last remaining high-altitude dry forests of South America. Previously undiscovered and majestical species come alive at the tip of a paintbrush in this rapid biological inventory of this incredibly rich and diverse part of the biosphere. This film reminds us of the age-old partnership of art and science and highlights observation, expression, and inspiration in a strategic effort to preserve one of the most fantastic places on Earth. The artist Paul Klee said “the painter should not paint what he sees, but what will be seen." In this case, we hope such brilliant creatures remain in our sights forever. Copyright 2006, Richard and Julia Kemp

"ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS"

2006-08-13T10:53:00.000-07:00

Mahalo Danke Merci Takk Kiga Tujechhe Salomot Passibo Xie xie Arigato and Thank You - THE PRODUCERS

Just Around the Corner . . . One Million Downloads!

2006-08-08T11:33:00.004-07:00

Eight-hundred thousand downloads. That's where we stand as of August 8th, 2006. Last week's total = 100,000. We are knocking on the door of 1 million. And we're just getting started. Thanks to the growing community of viewers, supporters, producers, and TERRAPHILES. Our goal is to reach 1 million downloads by August 20th, less than two weeks away. There is only one way to make that happen . . . WORD OF MOUTH ! Tell your friends, teachers, co-workers, lawyers, dentists, priests, and mailmen about us.

"SPEAKING WHITE CLAY"

2006-08-03T17:34:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY "SPEAKING WHITE CLAY" Over the last 100 years, the American Indian Holocaust and the boarding school era nearly snuffed out the native language of Montana's White Clay tribe. Today, less than five native speakers of the White Clay language remain. Nonetheless, kids, parents and teachers at the White Clay Language Immersion School in Harlem, Montana are fighting back to reclaim their native language. In doing so, they are blending traditional Indian ways and contemporary Euro-American culture and "two fractured worlds" are coming together to form a new whole. Copyright 2006, Jaime Jelenchick

"ROOT OF THE PROBLEM"

2006-07-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY "ROOT OF THE PROBLEM" Yellowstone National Park has one of the world’s most stunning natural landscapes. Tourists flock from all over the world to view its incredible wildlife and geo-thermal features. But there is something amazing about Yellowstone that few people ever notice: its "extreme" plant life. Join environmental scientist Catherine Zabinski and plant biologist Ylva Lekberg as they explore the unique and unusual flora of the world's oldest national park. Could these incredible plants hold the key to dealing with the effects of global warming? Copyright 2006, Ed Watkins

"ATLATL"

2006-07-19T17:55:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY "ATLATL" Three alter-egos converge as (1.) Bob Perkins "the researcher", (2.) Professor William Robert Perkins "the mad scientist", and (3.) Atlatl Bob "the hunter," give a humorous and multi-faceted account of mankind's ascendant path to the top of the food chain. Though seemingly primitive, the "Atlatl and Dart System," used by humans in pre-historic times, is remarkably complex in its design. With a minimum of effort, the atlatl hurtles darts at speeds close to 100 miles per hour. In turn, this behavior speaks volumes about the sustainable ingenuity of the hunter-gatherer age. In our present age of taxes, organized religion, and agriculture, perhaps there are still important lessons that can be derived from our far distant relatives. Copyright 2006, Jeremy Roberts

"BLACK TALE: The Whirling Disease Invaders"

2006-07-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART ONE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART TWO The parasite which causes Whirling Disease is one example of the increasingly difficult problems caused by exotic species around the world. Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout has seen dramatic population declines and other native species - even otters, herons, and grizzly bear, may be at risk. The problem, caused by a parasite which came from Europe and was first introduced into the Rocky Mountains early in the 20th century, defies an easy solution. Nonetheless, researchers continue to test and apply new strategies in the hopes of restoring native populations. Copyright 2006, Kristen Glover and Stephanie Misztal

"WHERE THE WILD PARROTS ARE"

2006-06-27T17:59:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" ignited a wave of enthusiasm around the nation and went on to become an incredible box office success. The creator of the film, Judy Irving, and one of its most vocal and colorful subjects, Mark Bittner, comment on the success of their production in this exclusive interview. If the parrots represent San Francisco's untamed backyard, does every community have its own "wild" spaces? How can local communities go from armchair conservation to the real thing . . . take Mark's advice and "start looking!" Copyright 2006, Eric Bendick

"JAPAN's LOST WOLVES"

2006-06-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Once worshiped within Japan as god-like creatures of the mountains, Japanese wolves were turned into noxious animals by socio-cultural influences causing their population to slowly dwindle. Here Brett Walker uncovers the story of Japan's lost wolves. Copyright 2004, Tracy Graziano

"OCEAN ACROBATS: The Spinner Dolphins"

2006-05-23T08:38:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW PARTS ONE AND TWO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART ONE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART TWO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW PARTS THREE AND FOUR DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART THREE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PART FOUR Glide along through the sparkling blue waters of the South Pacific with the ocean's greatest performers - the Spinner dolphins. The show goes on underwater too where Spinners work together to eat, sleep, and keep each other safe from predators. Join scientists in Hawaii, Tahiti, and French Polynesia on a journey of a thousand bellyflops and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of these spectacular OCEAN ACROBATS - a Four-Part Series brought to you by veteran filmmaker and ocean activist Hardy Jones and www.bluevoice.org PART FOUR: In this, the final chapter of the OCEAN ACROBATS series, we are treated to rare footage of Spinner dolphins feeding at night. Though we've seen throughout the series how Spinners have used their social skills and unique physiology to survive the many challenges of ocean living, there is one predator they just can't outwit or outrun. Spinner Dolphins still face the all too common threat of finding themselves caught in a fisherman’s net. Why is this happening? And what can be done? Find out, on this episode of TERRA. Copyright 2006, Hardy Jones

"HUNTER'S HABITAT"

2006-05-15T12:32:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Hunters and environmentalists working arm-in-arm? Why not? Joe Gukowski has hunted in Montana for over sixty years, and in that time he has developed great respect for the land and the animals. Join Joe and other members of the Gallatin Wildlife Association, a truly progressive group of conservation-minded hunters, as they bridge the gap that often exists between outdoor sportsmen and environmentalists. Copyright 2006, Tom Winston

"DR.TONI RUTH: Cougar Biologist"

2006-05-09T13:42:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Yellowstone’s Northern Range is treacherous in winter - brimming with boulders, ice, and staggering cliffs. An elusive creature calls this place home and few have what it takes to enter its lair. Join Dr. Toni Ruth as she treks where few dare to follow, and come face to face with Yellowstone’s “Ghost of the Rockies” Copyright 2006, Maria Frostic

"LEAVE IT TO BEAVERS"

2006-05-03T14:38:00.000-07:00

Once trapped to near extinction in North America, beavers have made a healthy comeback in most states. But what does this mean for aquatic ecosystems? Is this peculiar riverine architect a tool for good or evil? Well, it depends on who you ask. Montana scientists are researching the impacts of beavers, which have the potential for both restoration and destruction, in the hope of getting the story straight. Copyright 2006, Amanda Grue DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE

"MEET THE PRODUCERS"

2006-04-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

Capping off our Earth Day Celebration, we'd like you to meet the TERRA production team: Meigan, Jo, Eric, Monica, Julie, Ronald, and George. We've come together from around the world, so we're dedicating this episode to another migratory creature: the Sandhill Crane. A big shout goes out to our worldwide audience and our worldwide producers! Copyright 2006, TERRA DOWNLOAD: "MEET THE PRODUCERS"

SURVIVORS IN PARADISE

2006-04-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD PART ONE DOWNLOAD PART TWO In 1826, the first mosquitoes arrived in Hawai'i aboard a whaling ship. Learn how they spread avian malaria to native birds, accelerating extinction in this already imperiled ecosystem, and join scientists as they learn how one species is bucking the extinction trend through evolution. History, island biogeography and genetics converge as the 'Amakihi, a native honeycreeper, mysteriously re-populates the lowlands of Hawai'i, providing hope for the future of other native birds in Hawai'i. Copyright 2006, Susanne Bard

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY! "FREEZEFRAME"

2006-04-19T11:01:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Happy Earth Day Terraphiles! 1956: A team of explorers documents the disappearance of the world's glaciers. Tools: Ice axes, crampons, and ingenuity. 2006: Conrad Anker, one of the world's most renowned mountain & ice climbers, brings news of the accelerating impacts of climate change straight from the front lines. Tools: Ice-axes, crampons, and ingenuity. Though we're now collecting data via satellite and analyzing by quantum computer, what have we really learned about Earth as an ecosystem over the past half-century? How will we apply it in the next half-century? This film is about learning from experience and passing that experience on to the next generation. It is our world to make. In 2056, what will be our legacy? Copyright 2006, Eric Bendick

TERRA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: April 18th- May 1st

2006-04-19T10:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks go out to the TERRA online community for making our first six months truly incredible! We'd like to repay the favor. As a thank you to our biggest supporter, the Earth, TERRA is planning several spectacular releases over the next two weeks. Look for exciting new content provided by filmmakers from around the world. And don't forget to spread the word!

"WINGS OVER THE WILD: LightHawk in Mesoamerica"

2006-04-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD PART ONE DOWNLOAD PART TWO Sometimes a bird's-eye view makes all the difference. Combining a love of flight with a passion for wild places, a growing number of pilots fly volunteer missions over vibrant and threatened lands. This film introduces you to pilots who devote their time off to fly above the Mesoamerican isthmus with LightHawk, a conservation aviation organization. You’re in the co-pilot’s seat on a fascinating journey to Costa Rica, where you visit the famed sea turtle refuge Tortuguero National Park. In Part Two, Kevin Roache, a commercial jetliner pilot, flys a group of indigenous women over the area where the Costa Rican government has plans to erect what would be Central America’s largest dam. With a view from above, the stakes for development at the expense of the natural ecosystem and its inhabitants look even higher. Copyright 2005, Kelly Matheson

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2006-04-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

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"THE NEW WOLF HUNTERS"

2006-03-29T09:44:00.003-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Ten years after a successful reintroduction program brought wolves back into Yellowstone after an absence of 70 years, the dust is beginning to settle. However, a new and problematic issue is emerging: the once hated wolves are now beloved. Thousands of people come to watch and photograph them each year. But can the wolves’ newfound popularity be too much of a good thing? Join biologist Doug Smith as he fights to keep people from inadvertently loving wolves to death. Copyright 2006, Jen Shoemaker

"MILEPOST 314"

2006-03-20T16:14:00.003-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Every year 1.5 million deer crashes leave 13,713 people injured and result in $1.1 billion worth of vehicular damage. But numbers can't tell the whole story. What happens when man-made barriers artificially divide a natural ecosystem? At Milepost 314, off of I-90 in Montana, April Craighead is pioneering efforts to minimize the costs to both humans and the larger ecoysystem. In doing so, she sparks our imagination to consider the creation of a system of wildlife corridors which would allow numerous species to migrate freely across unnatural boundaries. Copyright 2005, Anne Devereux

"BISON BISON"

2006-03-10T14:04:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Fifteen years after bad publicity closed it down, Montana’s bison hunt is up and running again. But the state’s newest effort to control Yellowstone Park’s wandering herd isn’t a hit with everyone. Is it population management of a species that is back from the brink, or the needless persecution of a cherished symbol of the American West? Go into the field with the hunters, the activists, and the park agents as they search for common ground. Copyright 2005, Elliott Kennerson

"PRINCIPLES OF MOSQUITO WARFARE"

2006-03-07T10:09:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE In a year of potentially serious outbreaks like the H5N1 strain of bird flu, scientists are speedily unravelling the mechanisms by which diseases spread. According to entomologist Dr. Greg Johnson, the sometimes fatal West Nile virus is spreading through mosquitos. But scientists like Dr. Johnson are not merely standing and watching from the sidelines. This film illustrates how the ancient rules of warfare, adapted from Sun Tzu's 510B.C. Chinese text "The Art of War," have very modern parallels with the techniques being used by scientists in the field trying to understand and prevent disease. Copyright 2005, Hannah Smith-Walker

"TRACKING THE PACIFIC FISHER"

2006-02-17T14:29:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE The threatened Pacific Fisher makes its home in the beautiful hardwood forests of Northern California. The primary caretakers of this forest, the Hoopa Indian tribe, have teamed up with the Wilderness Conservation Society to compile a biological inventory of this elusive mammal. The Hoopa Indians have a saying that explains this important work: "Healthy forests make healthy people." Copyright 2005, Thomas Winston

"ABALONE ODYSSEY"

2006-02-09T13:14:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE First Nation inhabitants have depended upon marine resources for thousands of years in the Pacific Northwest. Now an important ecological and cultural symbol of sustainability, the pinto abalone, is being pushed to the brink of survival. But this community is responding - combining traditional knowledge, modern science, and old-fashioned elbow grease to challenge the forces of extinction. This grassroots effort is an inspiring micro-model for what could ultimately be done on a global scale. Copyright 2005, Simon Schneider

"DREAM GREEN"

2006-02-02T14:56:00.001-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Using local actors from the Yopna tribe living in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, 'Dream Green' weaves together beautiful observational and re-enactment footage to spin a mythical web around the fate of the tree kangaroo. In doing so, Kellett reminds us that both local and global cultures must work collectively to preserve the natural beauty and diversity of life on Earth. Copyright 2005, Ian Kellett

To Kill a Wolf: Wolves and the Ranching Community

2006-01-18T10:35:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Andy O’Hair, a fourth generation rancher in Paradise Valley, Montana explains his situation with a newly introduced predator on the run in his backyard. On the other side of the fence, many environmental organizations have latched onto the wolf as a symbol for their cause. Are these competing interests really polar opposites? Does this face-off reveal the potential for a new compromise? As Freeman House put it best, "Where do we go from here?" Copyright 2005, Tyler Duke

Signs of Life: The Search For Life on Mars

2006-01-04T09:46:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Could it be? Life on Mars? This program joins NASA scientists on a quest to answer this age-old question. NASA’s Mars Rovers have uncovered evidence of a watery past on the Red Planet. And back on Earth, scientists have discovered life hiding in even the most unexpected of places. These remarkable discoveries have everyone wondering: Could Mars have harbored life? What might it have looked like? And amazingly enough, could it still be there? Copyright 2005, Mark Andrews

View From the Shore

2005-12-20T16:04:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Two hundred years ago, Lewis and Clark changed history forever. But they didn’t just change American history; they changed Native American history as well. 'View From the Shore' is the story of Lewis and Clark, with a twist. Is it time to rewrite those history books? Take a look, from a Native American perspective, and find out. Copyright 2005, Terra / Black Dog Films

Henry Wood Elliott: Defender of the Fur Seal

2005-12-15T10:24:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Once upon a time, the Pribilof Island fur seal harvest paid off the 7.2 million dollar pricetag for the newly-acquired Alaskan territory. Now, the fur seal population is strangely declining. What can we learn from the the story of Henry Wood Elliott, the naturalist who saved the northern fur seal from extinction? Copyright 2005, Paul Hillman

Caballo Loco on Easter Island

2005-12-05T15:37:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE What is killing the horses on Easter Island? Join veterinarian Johnathan Arzt on a mesmerizing journey of discovery to the most remote inhabited island on Earth. Copyright 2005, Laura Boyd

The Most Ancient of Games

2005-11-09T15:35:00.000-08:00

Tree Rings: Counting the Years of Global Warming

2005-11-09T09:15:00.000-08:00

Saving the Grizzly; One Hair at a Time

2005-10-31T14:17:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY PREVIEW DOWNLOAD AND PLAY EPISODE Researcher Kate Kendall uses innovative methods to study the population of Grizzlies in Glacier National Park. Great bear footage and scenic shots of the park come together with compelling new science. Copyright 2005, John Shier

Welcome to the world of TERRA!

2005-10-31T11:47:00.000-08:00

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY GET TO KNOW TERRA Thanks a million for finding us. We're very excited about our recent web launch. You can look forward to much more amazing content to come. Stay tuned as we bring you the best in environmental programming from around the world. For automatic updates just hit a subscribe button in the sidebar! -ERIC

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