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Why Bears? “Protect bears… and everything else is healthy.”
Our Brown Bear Live Cam will be launching soon, and we’ve joined up with brown bear expert, Chris Morgan, who will be hosting some live chats with the community!
Until then, see Chris’ short video here and find out why bears are “famers in the wild.”
National Parks Series: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the U.S. In Tennessee on the border of North Carolina, it’s “world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture.” (nps.gov).
Did You Know?
An experimental program to reintroduce elk to the park was begun in 2001. Elk once roamed the Smokies, but were eliminated from the region in the mid 1800s by over-hunting and loss of habitat. Other animals successfully reintroduced to the park include river otters and barn owls.
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The Triumph of the Puffin
Yesterday was Endangered Species Day. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, Puffins have made a glorious comeback. Learn about the Puffin and the Puffin Project in this short video.
The live cam launches this summer!
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Endangered Species Day
Today is Endangered Species Day - highlighting the incredible diversity on our planet and the importance of preserving it.
Take a moment today to enjoy the spectacular endangered Panda and Polar Bear on our live cams.
Through film and photos, learn more about elephants, tigers, gorillas and sturgeon. And celebrate the triumph of the ospreys with Rachel and Steve - once endangered, they’ve made a steady comeback.
What endangered animals would you like to see highlighted on the blog? Email us.
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