Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he explores North America's remarkable reptiles. He visits Florida to see how a nuclear power plant aids American crocodile habitat and uncovers the Eastern indigo snake, the continent's largest non-venomous species. Later, Jeff helps save a beloved turtle in Massachusetts.

Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin celebrates these incredible creatures and the dedicated conservationists protecting them. You're invited to join this adventure.

Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he explores the Great Plains, uncovering the vital connections between its species. Corwin partners with Native American tribes near the Canadian border to re-establish bison across tribal lands, learning how these ancient herds shaped the plains and how modern conservation efforts are bringing them back.

Later, Corwin works with biologists to manage black-footed ferrets, a species once thought extinct. He discovers the crucial role wild bison play in the survival of ferrets and the Great Plains ecosystem. Teamed with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin celebrates North America's creatures and the dedicated conservationists protecting them.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he explores the world of turtles. He journeys to southern Florida to rescue gopher tortoises from a land development project, relocating them to protected habitats. Corwin also dives with endangered green sea turtles off the Atlantic coast to assist scientists with population monitoring and saves a tiny terrapin in a Massachusetts wetland marsh.

Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Jeff celebrates North America's incredible creatures and dedicated conservationists. You're invited to join this adventure!

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation for an adventure to California's coast, focusing on the mighty northern elephant seals. Jeff collaborates with conservationists to protect habitats, collect migration data, and ensure the survival of pups, learning about their strong mother-baby bonds and ocean life.

The episode also features Jeff helping return rescued sea lion pups to the wild. Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Jeff celebrates North America's incredible creatures and the dedicated individuals working to protect them. Join the adventure!

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he explores North American conservation success stories. He begins in Washington, assisting with the relocation of a beaver family to protected habitats, highlighting their vital environmental contributions and the importance of family life.

Corwin then travels to Alaska to study the humble bumble bee, a small but critical species. Finally, he delves into the mysterious world of bats in Northern California, learning how conservationists protect their habitats and unlock the secrets of their sonar abilities.

This adventure celebrates North America's incredible creatures and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them.

Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he journeys across California to connect with North America's magnificent marine mammals and the heroes saving them. He works alongside conservationists rescuing sea lion pups that ingested plastic debris and explores sea otter habitats in Monterey Bay, learning about their group behavior and past near-extinction.

Jeff also collaborates with a research team studying giant elephant seals, collecting vital migration data and discovering the powerful connection between mothers and babies. This adventure, in partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, celebrates these incredible creatures and the dedicated efforts to protect them.

Join Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure for "Wildlife Nation," exploring the state's incredible animals and vital conservation efforts. The episode features monitoring endangered beluga whales in Cook Inlet, observing American bison managed by the Alutiiq people on Kodiak Islands, and studying the critical western bumblebee.

This conservation mission, in partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, highlights North America's creatures and the dedicated individuals protecting them. Check local listings for airtime.

For more about the featured wildlife, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he celebrates the Endangered Species Act and the dedicated men and women of American conservation. The program highlights the landmark legislation's success by connecting with amazing species that have benefited from its protection.

Corwin assists conservationists in returning baby sea turtles to the ocean, catalogs baby crocodiles in the Florida Keys, and aids peregrine falcon recovery in New England. Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin invites viewers to join the adventure and witness the vital work protecting North America's iconic wildlife.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he embarks on a coast-to-coast adventure to save two iconic American species: the California condor and the Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrow.

First, Jeff travels to Big Sur, California, to the Ventana Wildlife Society, where he helps prepare young condors for the wild. Later, he works with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife to conserve unique saltmarsh sparrows in his home state.

Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin highlights these critical conservation efforts and invites you to join the adventure.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an Alaskan adventure, connecting with iconic North American brown bears. He observes these magnificent creatures, including a mother with cubs, hunting for salmon, and discovers how this vital resource helps them become so big.

The journey highlights how people and bears coexist, and the efforts of conservationists, including Defenders of Wildlife, to manage and sustain salmon for future generations. Witness the incredible struggles and successes of these animals and the dedicated work to protect them.

Join host Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he dives deep to protect endangered underwater creatures. He assists conservationists in saving Florida's iconic manatees and comes face-to-face with the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtle.

Corwin also explores efforts to restore Florida's vital coral reefs. Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, he celebrates North America's amazing wildlife and the dedicated individuals working to protect them. You're invited to join this important adventure.

Join host Jeff Corwin on an epic Alaskan adventure with Wildlife Nation to help save North America's impressive feathered flyers. Jeff explores the ancient Tongass National Forest, learning how this ecosystem shapes its diverse bird population. He then visits the Alaska Raptor Center, encountering iconic bald eagles, great blue herons, and goshawks, assisting in the rehabilitation and release of birds back into the wild.

Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Jeff celebrates North American creatures and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. Viewers are invited to join this amazing avian adventure and witness vital conservation efforts.

Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he connects with amazing North American mammals facing significant conservation challenges. From the remote forests of New England to the waterways of Florida, Corwin highlights efforts to protect these diverse creatures.

He assists with orphaned baby black bears, meets manatees threatened by habitat loss, and helps veterinarians rehabilitate injured opossums. Teaming with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin celebrates the dedicated conservationists working to save America's wildlife. You're invited to join the adventure.

Join host Jeff Corwin on an epic California adventure for Wildlife Nation. He explores the central coast to observe playful sea otters, gaining insights into their group behavior and habitat. Corwin then dives through a towering kelp forest, assisting conservationists in understanding challenges facing this vital marine ecosystem.

Finally, Jeff ventures inland to Redwoods State Park, participating in a bat conservation program among ancient trees. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin celebrates North American creatures and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them.

A new episode clarifies the U.S. Endangered Species Act's (ESA) Sections 7 and 10. While the ESA strictly protects species, these sections provide mechanisms to limit "take" (harm) during activities.

Section 7 mandates federal agency consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA for actions affecting listed species, leading to an incidental take statement. Conversely, Section 10 allows individuals and organizations to obtain Incidental Take Permits (ITPs) for non-federal projects via a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The key difference is federal agency involvement (Section 7) versus private landowners (Section 10). However, issuing a Section 10 ITP is a federal action, so HCPs always require an accompanying Section 7 consultation.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he champions the understanding and conservation of America's wildlife and wild places. His journey begins in Boston, aiding peregrine falcon recovery, then moves to New Hampshire to meet orphaned black bear cubs.

Corwin concludes his adventure on the New England coast, where volunteers are saving a unique turtle species. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, he celebrates North America's creatures and the dedicated conservationists protecting them. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an adventure to southern Florida's beaches. He teams with dedicated conservationists to uncover challenges facing sea turtles, releasing hatchlings, diving with researchers for critical data, and helping biologists care for sick and injured turtles.

This episode highlights efforts to protect these ancient, endangered reptiles and bring hope back to the ocean. Corwin, in partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, celebrates North American creatures and the dedicated people protecting them. Check local listings to watch.

For more information about the wildlife featured, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

This weekend, join Jeff Corwin as he returns to his home state of Massachusetts. Partnering with local conservationists and Defenders of Wildlife, he works to save iconic New England wildlife like red-tailed hawks, owls, and possums. He addresses the deadly rodenticide problem, rehabilitates injured animals, and connects with endangered sea turtles.

Watch "Wildlife Nation" by checking your local listings. For more on the featured wildlife, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an adventure in conservation. This episode highlights the American crocodile's remarkable comeback, showing how a nuclear power station provides an ideal nesting site and Jeff finding wild baby crocs in Key Largo. This success story demonstrates stewardship's role in their recovery.

Next, Jeff investigates climate change's impact on coral reefs. He works with biologists to combat coral bleaching and restore Florida's endangered reefs, highlighting conservationists protecting North America's wildlife.

Check local listings to watch. For more, visit defenders.org/wildlifenation. Jeff Corwin partners with Defenders of Wildlife.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he explores central Florida's waterways to connect with manatees. He uncovers the harsh realities they face, working with conservationists racing to save this iconic species. Corwin navigates vast waterways, transports manatees to safety, cares for orphaned babies, and dives with foraging groups. This episode highlights critical challenges and community efforts to give manatees a fighting chance.

Jeff Corwin has teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate North American creatures and their protectors. Discover how you can join the adventure. Check local listings to watch. Learn more about the featured wildlife at www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.