wildlife conservation
feature film
Are the Dolphins Alright ?
Dir. Eric Randall Simon
United States
The documentary begins by presenting information about how numerous species of dolphins and porpoises around the world are considered in danger of disappearing. Meanwhile, for the two dozen species of dolphins and porpoises living near the US shoreline, nothing is being reported regarding their population trends. One acoustic specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration speaks about the potential for acustic technology to help us understand more about population trends. Without knowing where a problem exist, we are unlikely to solve it.
Face to Face : living with crocodiles
Dir. Florian Launette
France
The crocodile fascinates us as much as it frightens us. All over the world, their lightning attacks affect domestic animals, and sometimes even humans. In Mexico, increasing urbanization is forcing people to live ever closer to these large predators, in dangerous proximity. Yet accidents here are extremely rare. How do locals and tourist manage to coexist with these powerful reptiles ? And what if we've got them all wrong ?
Fight for Flight : Protecting the Seabirds of Cabo Verde.
Dir. Madalena Boto
Portugal
500 years ago , Cabo Verde was a paradise for seabirds. Today, the eight species that nest on the rocky slopes of these tropical islands face major challenges.
From high mountains to remote and deserted islets, we follow cape verdean conservations teams on the ground to study and preserve the archipelago's seabird colonies.
Grizzly Rewild
Dir. Brad Quenville
Canada
Many of North America's Grizzly bear populations are under threat, but when a mother grizzly dies, typically her cubs are euthanized or put into zoos because it's assumed they could not survive on their own. " Grizzly Rewild" showcases five orphaned grizzly cubs being reared at the world's only grizzly rewilding facility in Smithers, British Columbia and then follows them being released back to the wild wearing GPS collars. In a ground-breaking study, eminent bear biologist, Dr. Lana Ciarniello tracks the progress of these bears over the next year to see wheather they can survive without a mother to teach and protect them.
The Island of the Giant Mothers
Dir. Carlos Perez Romero
Spain
No other place in Africa has such a concentration of nesting green sea turtles. Up to 40, 000 specimens of this endangered and gigantic species, which can weigh more than 200kg, come here every season to build nests and lay their eggs. On only 2km of beach, the make more than 60,000 nests. After hatching, thousands and thousands of tiny turtles leave this small island every year.
short film
