Great Lakes Wild

20141 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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A discovery of the vast Great Lakes region, which extends from the Canadian border to the American Midwest, and its secrets. A stunning place of natural beauty that maintains a delicate environmental balance.

Isle Royale: Episode Image
Episode 1Isle Royale

Since the early 20th century, this uninhabited island in Lake Superior has been a battleground between moose and wolves. A research team tries to find the numbers. (S1, ep 1)

Creatures of the Night: Episode Image
Episode 2Creatures of the Night

Flying squirrels leaping through the air is quite a sight - especially for researchers who know they're not supposed to be there. (S1, ep 7)

Back From the Dead: Episode Image
Episode 3Back From the Dead

Sometimes animals get a second chance. One of those is the majestic elk, which went extinct in Ontario, but is now recovering after being re-introduced. (S1, ep 8)

Invaders From the Deep: Episode Image
Episode 4Invaders From the Deep

An invasive species, Asian carp are a nasty bunch. They have decimated native fish populations throughout America's waterways, and their food supplies. (S1, ep 2)

The Goby Effect: Episode Image
Episode 5The Goby Effect

The Lake Erie watersnake is currently on the brink of extinction, and researchers are fighting to get it back. Thanks to the round goby, it is working. (S1, ep 3)

Bad Reputations: Episode Image
Episode 6Bad Reputations

It is a conundrum of conservation. Where animals and humans co-exist, how do you stop a bad reputation from pushing a species towards extinction? (S1, ep 4)

Endangered Species: Episode Image
Episode 7Endangered Species

With seven of Ontario's eight turtle species listed as endangered, the push is on to keep population numbers up. But turtles are slow and not entirely smart. (S1, ep 5)

The Damning Truth: Episode Image
Episode 8The Damning Truth

A dam is an engineering feat which controls massive amounts of water. However, it can also wreak havoc on the animals that call those waters home. (S1, ep 6)

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