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Saved From Extinction: Over forty endangered species currently inhabit the Earth. Humans have put many in conservation programs, and some species have even seen rehabilitation. Yet others, even after being rescued, have come up against unseen obstacles to their return. Meet six such species, and find out if there truly is a way to save them from extinction.

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6 Episodes

The Turtle Who Came Out of Nowhere
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The Turtle Who Came Out of NowhereBy 1969 Przewalski's wild horses had vanished in the wild, but 12 survivors remained in different zoos. Though these survivors are once again roaming the Mongolian wilds, now a genetic anomaly is threatening the fragile Przewalski population.
The Condors Egg
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The Condors EggNot far from Rio De Janeiro lies the last home of the Golden Lion Tamarin. These primates narrowly escaped extinction in the 1970s, but now a new intruder into their habitat threatens them once again. Will this spell the end for the Golden Lion Tamarin?
The Curse of the African Hunting Dog
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The Curse of the African Hunting DogWhile diving off the Brazilian coast to capture and measure the growth of once-extinct sea turtles, scientists are approached by a previously undiscovered species of turtle. Does this new animal pose a threat to the recovering sea turtles of Brazil?
Oryx Evacuees
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Oryx EvacueesBy 1972 the Oryx had been all but annihilated. The species owes its survival to a handful of animals kept in zoos. However these survivors' behavior has become erratic. Can these animals adjust and thrive, or are they destined for extinction?
Horses in Search of a King
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Horses in Search of a KingThough California Condors have escaped extinction in captivity, some strange new malady is rendering their eggs infertile. What is causing this catastrophe, and will scientists be able to figure it out in time to save this fragile population?
Tamarins under Siege
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Tamarins under SiegeThough it is endangered, many places in Africa seem ideal for the African Hunting Dog to thrive. Yet every time the predator appears to be making a come back, fate deals it another cruel blow. Can the curse of the African Hunting Dog ever be lifted?