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[Mr. Stubbs the Tailless Alligator Isn't Stubby Anymore](
Mr. Stubbs was found in the back of a truck that was illegally transporting exotic animals. In transport, he likely got into a scuffle with another gator which bit his tail off. He was sent to the Phoenix Herpetological Society to get a prosthetic tail. Five years later, they're using 3D scanners and printers to create a new tail for Mr. Stubbs ... a perfect tail.
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[How Pesticide Misuse Is Killing Africa's Wildlife](
It's almost impossible to list all of the affected animals that the misuse of pesticides kills in Africa every day. Farmers and herders use this poison, made of carbofuran or carbosulfan, as a weapon in order to protect their crops and as retaliation against predators. In this animated video, we explain the reasons behind this practice and how big the collateral damage is.
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[These Bats Hibernate in Surprisingly Snowy Places](
Ussurian tube-nosed bats are the size of golf balls and live in the cold climates of Japan, Siberia, and Korea. Scientists recently documented, for the first time, evidence that these bats hibernate in holes under the snow. They’re the only mammals known to do so, besides polar bears! Watch to learn how these tiny fur balls survive winter.
—Amy Rankin, associate producer
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[See How Fishermen Are Working Together to Protect These Lagoons](
When we met Georgie Draboucan for the first time, we could feel his love for the ocean and knew he would be the perfect subject for our documentary. A professional fisherman from the island of Mauritius, he welcomed us into his home with his family, took us out on his boat while he was fishing, and told us countless childhood stories. Although the issue at hand can be depressing—the Mauritian lagoons are dying—Georgie’s story is one of hope, passion, and love, and we hope it inspires you to take action in your own community.
— Vanina Harel, filmmaker
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[Experience Medieval Art and Architecture in Picturesque Brugge](
A few years ago, when a friend suggested that on our vacation to northern France, we should fly into Belgium and visit Brugge, my first reaction was, "What's that?" I had never heard of this city. But it turned into one of our most memorable visits in Europe. Its medieval architecture survived war and economic downturns, and is very well-preserved. And its canals rival Amsterdam and Venice for a pleasurable boat ride to appreciate the scenery.
— Jeff Hertrick, director of digital video operations
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