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7 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!
By Sam Burns
Rescue dogs are now becoming conservation superheroes too! Meet the pups getting a new life at the forefront of saving ecosystems, anti-poaching, and amazing conservation efforts.
30 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Remarkable Organization Saving Kenya’s Orphaned Elephants
Meet the remarkable people behind one of their most successful (and adorable) programs protecting the world’s remaining wildlife, the Elephant Orphanage. For over 40 years the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been transforming and inspiring hearts and minds!
8 minutes
[ Sports ]
An Amazing Journey to the Olympics: An Underdog Story of Hope
Why do we love a good underdog story? Maybe it says a little bit about the way we connect with others through shared determination and grit. If you love to root for the underdog, prepare to meet the Zambian National handball team; a truly inspiring underdog on a journey to the 2020 Olympics.
10 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Alaffia: Proof that Traditions are a Global Resource We Can All Enjoy!
By Sam Burns
Does economic prosperity always have to come at the cost of tradition? Or can tradition help us create an even better business model? Let us introduce you to Alaffia, a company that has found a way to harness centuries of knowledge to empower a new generation of skilled craftswomen.
4 minutes
[ Culture ]
Sisal! The Plant that Points to Possibilities
This Kenyan farmer has invented machines that help this cactus-like plant give farmers across the world stability in a changing climate.
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
How to Survive a Rhino Charge
By Theo Allofs
Have you ever wondered, “How did they get that photograph?!” Today we introduce you to a professional nature photographer who will tell us a fantastic tale and share some of his breathtaking images.
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Live Cams: Peering into the Secret Lives of Animals
By Dr. Lynda
Live cams can take us on small journeys we might never imagine. Today we point you to a place where you can get lost in the wonder of nature, up close and personal, in real time!
4 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Aardwolf!
Have you heard about a remarkable creature called the aardwolf? What are they, some kind of aardvark wolf hybrid? Let us introduce you to another of the planet’s awesome animals!
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
Theo Allofs’ Paragliding: Changing Perspectives
By Dr. Lynda
Photographer Theo Allofs took to the sky in a power paraglider when he wanted a new perspective. Here’s the story behind this niche and the remarkable tales of some of Theo’s most stunning images!
22 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Peponi with the Piano Guys
Want to crack the door open on a few moments in Paradise? The Piano Guys are back! This time with a rendition of Coldplay’s “Paradise,” Peponi version!
16 minutes
[ Education ]
What is Wilderness?
By Dr. Lynda
Breathtaking photography and remarkable technology may conspire to save the last remaining wilderness places in the world. See what that looks like today on EWC.
