How can wildlife and humans coexist in an urban environment? Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild Co-Hosts Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros travel across the U.S. to find out.
Peter and Dr. Rae explore an issue that hits close to home — protecting urban wildlife whose natural habitat puts them in conflict with humans — often in harm’s way. In Los Angeles, Peter learns the story of P-22, a local mountain lion who sparked a multi-million-dollar wildlife crossing over the city’s dangerous freeways. Next, Peter and Dr. Rae visit an animal rescue organization in Seattle and are mightily impressed by its expert staff who treat the flurry of injured wildlife brought in by local citizens. Finally, in Austin, Texas, they witness the planet’s largest colony of urban bats take flight to forage for food as onlookers ogle at the airborne spectacle. At the pinnacle moment, they release rehabilitated bats to rejoin their colony.
Get ready for the episode by learning all about mountain lions, aka cougars, with these big cat facts. Plus, check out the story of L.A.’s legendary cougar, P-22 and how Oakland Zoo cares for rescued mountain lion cubs.
Looking forward to seeing our winged friends? Discover bald eagle facts and dive in to the world of bats.
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