Environments & Habitats

There are distinct environment and habitats that support different types of plants and animals.
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Prescribed Burnings | From the Sky

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Explore the fascinating world of prescribed burnings in South Carolina from the sky. Learn about the importance of these controlled fires, which are conducted on more than 500,000 acres of land in...
Conserving the Gopher Tortoise
Conserving the Gopher Tortoise

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High school Biology students will understand the ecological importance of turtles and tortoises, focusing on the gopher tortoise as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem of South Carolina...

Gopher Tortoise | What's Wild

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Getting their name from their burrowing behavior, gopher tortoises play a vital role as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem they call home. It’s here that we will see why these creatures...
Swallow-Tailed Kites | Making It Grow

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Much of the forested land in the Southeast is privately owned. Today, many landowners harvest their trees sustainably, preserving habitat for animals of all kinds, including the world’s most beautiful...
Daufuskie Island | Carolina Snaps

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Daufuskie Island is South Carolina's southernmost inhabited sea island. To this day, much of the island remains undeveloped - maintaining its rich history and natural beauty.
Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild

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In our first episode of What’s Wild, we’re traveling to the Sandhills and checking out the Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Let’s see how this threatened bird species adapts to life in this unique ecosystem...