Science Trek

Endangered Species Basics

Special | 5m 52s

One in four mammals, one in eight birds, one third of all amphibians and 70% of the world’s known plants are in danger of extinction. Find out more about endangered species and visit some of the endangered animals at ZooBoise.

Aired: 12/01/17 | Rating: TV-G

Funding is provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, the Idaho National Laboratory and Walmart and the Walmart Foundation

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  Clip: Special | 1m 5s

• Idaho's Endangered Species

  Clip: Special | 1m 5s

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