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Tourism is Killing Wildebeest

The wildebeest migration across the river has become a premier attraction in Kenya.

Aired 10/19/2022

Nature

Tourism is Killing Wildebeest

Clip: Season 41 Episode 1 | 3m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

The wildebeest migration across the river has become a premier attraction in Kenya.

The wildebeest migration across the river has become a premier tourist attraction in Kenya. While tourism is vital to wildlife conservation, vehicles in these numbers disorient and intimidate the wildebeest’s behavior.

Aired 10/19/2022

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

How Wire Snares Threaten the Wildebeest Migration

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As the wildebeest herd moves north, it faces a human threat. (2m 59s)

Making of "Running with the Beest"

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Clement Kiragu recounts the thrills and challenges of working on his first wildlife film. (6m 8s)

Preview of Running with the Beest

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Follow the great wildebeest migration in East Africa, one of nature’s most amazing events. (30s)

Wildebeest Cross Crocodile-Infested Water

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As the wildebeest migration approaches the river, danger lurks in the water. (2m 54s)

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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

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