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Born to Explore with Richard Wiese

North Carolina: Bears, Gators, and Wolves

Season 2 Episode 209 | 26m 46s

Richard Wiese travels to North Carolina, and a region where bears and red wolves collide. Meet the dedicated wildlife biologists whose mission is to restore the endangered red wolf and bear to this habitat. Discover why alligators have been migrating north—far from their traditional homes. Richard comes upon wild horses that have made their home on the beaches of the Outer Banks.

Aired: 10/26/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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