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The bison sustained a way of life and independence for the Native Americans. From 40 million in 1800, widespread slaughter led to 0 wild bison in the US in 1883! Many denounced the slaughter; few did anything to stop it. A small group of conservationists managed to save a few hundred - saving them from extinction - though its status is still endangered. (NPS).
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Powerful mix of scientific marvel, awesome beauty and epic struggle for survival of the Monarch butterfly. NOVA explores one of the most fascin...
Bats, like us, are mammals, & feed their young on milk from mammary glands! The 45 species found in the US feed almost exclusively on night-flying insects including mosquitoes - playing a key role in keeping those populations in balance. Over half of the US Bat species are endangered or of special concern.
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An intimate look at these magnificent creatures - the largest animals to have lived on earth (including the dinosaurs!). Covers 4 types: pilots, humpb...
Bank Swallows - the smallest birds in N. America - nest in colonies in streamside banks. They build a grass & feather nest in a chamber at the end of a tunnel! Unfortunately, Threatened & declining in CA having been eliminated from Southern California.
Raccoons are adaptable & very curious animals. They are omnivorous & use their keen sense of touch to search for food. They can manipulate objects easily with their hands, even prying off garbage can lids. Before eating, captive raccoons often appear to "wash" their food by dunking it in water, but the real reason for this behavior is not known.
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I think your website is a great
idea! What a wonderful resource for people.
~ Ann Marie Brown.
Preeminent author of numerous books on hiking & camping in CA.
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fantastic! Thanks so much for letting me know about it.
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host of San Francisco KQED TV's interview show.
Your site looks terrific. There's a great deal of information on the site and it is very attractive. ~ Celeste Burrows. Highly experienced hike leader for the Sierra Club.
The site seems very well planned and well thought out. ~ Ron Ucovich. Veteran hike leader who leads very interesting hikes for the Sierra Club.
Your website will be an asset to local hikers. ~ Jane Huber. Well-known author of a popular site & book on hiking in the Bay Area.
I think your site is aesthetically pleasing and it's easy to navigate around. Your site is one of the best I've seen. ~ Mary W. Wildlife Assn.
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