The Modern Naturalist

Monty Don presents the second of two special programmes recorded at the Hay Festival.

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Spix Macaw - Conservation Triage

Is it worth saving the spix macaw, or could more be done with the same resources?

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Hector's Dolphin

Monty Don learns what is threatening Hector's dolphin, the smallest whale in the world.

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Overland Migration

Monty Don explores the challenges in today's world of pronghorn and wildebeest migrations.

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Urban Wildlife

Monty Don finds out how important urban areas are for the wildlife we share it with.

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Zoos in the Wild

Monty Don asks if reserves fenced off for the benefit of wildlife are effective.

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National Parks

Monty Don finds out if national parks are good for wildlife.

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Belugas

Monty Don introduces the beluga whale, exploring the future of one particular population.

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Giant Otters in the Pantanal

Monty Don explores the future of the Pantanal and its resident the giant otter.

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Ground-Nesting Birds

Can dog-walkers share the planet with ground-nesting seabirds?

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Are We Getting Used to Less Wildlife?

Are we aware we are sharing the planet with less wildlife? Are we getting used to less?

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Ocean Plastic and Seabirds

Is plastic litter making the ocean a perilous place for fulmars and other seabirds?

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Mahogany

Can we share the planet with big-leaf mahogany, the giants of the tropical forest?

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Insects and Street Lights

Can insects share the planet with our need for artificial light? Monty Don investigates.

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Hen Harriers: Trust in Conservation

Hen harriers are persecuted because they eat grouse. Can a solution be found?

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Albatross and Fishing

Can we share the ocean with albatrosses?

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Beavers in Business

Beavers are busy saving us money on flood defences, but is this a good way to view nature?

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Blue Whales - When Giants Collide

Blue whales are increasingly being hit by ships with fatal consequences. What can be done?

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Mangroves - Putting Nature Back?

Can we share the planet with mangrove forest?

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Snapping Turtles - Taking the Long View

Are we being short-sighted when it comes to conserving long-lived species?

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Wildlife and Drought in East Africa

As east Africa gets hotter and drier will conflict between cattle and wildlife increase?

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Orangutans and Drones

Can we share the planet with orangutans, and how can drones help us?

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Sharing Our Lives with Wolves

Can we share the planet with wolves, or will we always want to remove them from our lives?

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Pit Stops and Stopovers

Can we share the planet with migrating birds along the whole of their flight path?

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Lemurs out on a Limb

The lemurs of Madagascar are the most endangered mammals on earth - how can we help them?

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The Future of Corals

Coral reefs are renowned for their beauty and diversity, but what is their future?

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Half and Half

Should half the earth be set aside for wildlife? Monty Don and panel of experts discuss.

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Natural Symbols

A panel of experts choose an object they feel represents our relationship with nature.

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