Wild America

1982 • PBS
4.5
118 reviews
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Season 3 episodes (10)

1 Antlered Kingdom
3/5/12
Season-only
The Deer Family is best known for its headgear — its beautifully shaped antlers. Their kingdom includes the lovely Whitetail, Mule and Key Deer, the nomadic Barren-Ground and Woodland Caribou, the majestic Moose and the elegant Elk. All are exquisitely adapted to escape from predators. We explore their essential roles in a variety of ecosystems from Florida to Alaska.
2 Bighorn!
3/5/12
Season-only
A band of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is observed through the seasons. When springtime splashes the mountain meadows with color, a lamb is born and an old ram, the band's leader, dies. And so the cycle of life is completed. Portrayed are the mating battles of the huge rams, the seasonal migrations of the herd, and the never-ending search for food in the high mountains.
3 Born to Run
3/5/12
Season-only
What animal is the fastest in North America? What animal is best known — inaccurately — as an Antelope? What animal, less than a week after it is born, can race across the prairie at 40 miles per hour? It is the Pronghorn of our vast western prairies and it is born to run! Of all America's hooved Mammals, this fascinating creature is the only one to originate on this continent.
4 Cliffhangers
3/5/12
Season-only
Montana's Glacier National Park, with its breathtaking scenic vistas and sheer cliffs, is the cloud-scraping home of the Rocky Mountain Goat. Here Marty Stouffer examines the whole life story of this unique snow-white animal. We watch breathlessly as we see how the growing young kids learn to challenge gravity in a vertical world of harsh seasons, rugged crags and sudden avalanches.
5 Headgear
3/5/12
Season-only
Horns are permanent, while antlers are shed annually. The forked horns of the Pronghorn Antelope may prove to be the missing link between these two types of beautiful bony crown. Since prehistoric times, man has displayed these trophies. We'll share this ancient human fascination with horns and antlers as we explore their vital, and often unusual, roles in Nature.
6 Hog Wild!
3/5/12
Season-only
Many thousands of these intelligent creatures roam the woods from Georgia to California. Some, bristling Boars with huge tusks, were imported from Europe and released as formidable hunting adversaries. Others are escaped barnyard swine. Only one is native — the Peccary of our southwestern deserts. This program explores the funny, bizarre, violent world of the Wild Hog.
7 Magnificent as a Moose
3/5/12
Season-only
Ridiculed for its awkward appearance and homely face, this largest member of the Deer family is actually one of the most graceful. It moves with equal ease in water or on land. Solitary and restless, a bull Moose may weigh half a ton and stand nine feet tall — a formidable foe during the fall rut. Learn about these mighty animals as we follow them through a year's seasons.
8 Pennsylvania Whitetail
3/5/12
Season-only
The White-tailed Deer is our most familiar large Mammal — and our number one big-game animal. In states like Pennsylvania, its popularity makes it one of the most controversial creatures. The abundance of Whitetail here proves that certain wildlife can thrive in man's world. In following this lovely Deer, we learn how it now epitomizes the history of game management.
9 People of the Bison
3/5/12
Season-only
Bison once grazed America in herds so vast the prairie appeared a moving blanket of deep brown. The native people of the Great Plains molded their culture around the shaggy beast they called "Tatonka." When westward moving Europeans slaughtered the species, they broke a sacred union of people and provider. Yet, Bison are now returning, even to ancient Indian lands.
10 Valley of the Elk
3/5/12
Season-only
With their proud bearing and stately crown of antlers, Elk are admired by many as the most elegant member of the Deer family. Years ago, herds of them roamed freely across our land. Today, confined to western mountains, they depend increasingly on management by man. We investigate the controversial situation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, site of the National Elk Refuge.

About this show

Marty Stouffer's "Wild America" stands alone as the first and only film library to focus exclusively on the nature of America. This unprecedented series offers viewers a truly complete video encyclopedia of North American Wildlife. From the tropics to the arctic and from coast to coast, explore this magnificent menagerie - mice, moose, mink, marten, manatee and many more. Experience the full panorama of America's natural wonders. Each season is organized thematically into the following curated collections:

Season 1 Collection: Amazing And Unique Animals
Season 2 Collection: Beautiful And Beloved Birds
Season 3 Collection: Big Game Of America
Season 4 Collection: Creepy And Crawly Critters
Season 5 Collection: Cuddly And Cool Creatures
Season 6 Collection: Game Birds And Fishes
Season 7 Collection: Mysterious And Marvelous Mammals
Season 8 Collection: Nature Parks And Refuges
Season 9 Collection: Predator And Prey Olympics
Season 10 Collection: Small Game Of America
Season 11 Collection: Unusual And Endangered Species
Season 12 Collection: Watching And Photographing Wildlife

Ratings and reviews

4.5
118 reviews
A Google user
July 18, 2018
I love Marty Stauffer. I've watched Marty's programs for many years,ever since I was a young boy & I watched Marty&the animals with my Grandmother. I have been so happy&excited every time I happen by "Wild America" when watching TV&flipping through the channels,usually either late at night,in the morning,or I happen by chance to find Marty's show on the weekend when he is going out of his way to rescue&rehab an injured or abandoned young animal. I just wanted to say both "Hello",&"Thank you",to Marty while I've got the chance. My Grandmother and I watched Marty together alot of times for alot of years,&those times together with my Dear Grandmother are still and always will be some of my greatest memories. Thank you Marty,&may God bless you greatly.
6 people found this review helpful
Chris Godwin
February 11, 2019
america america the great ,,,shows were great....crazy info on just common sence. I look back and really smile ,you know that kid smile, ear to ear . then I look at where Im at now, well at least I can still look back , Thanks for the years marty
alice schadewald
June 5, 2016
i haven't bought any - yet - but I watched this show for years. it has enlightened many people with nature. Thank you. i plan to make purchases, soon
1 person found this review helpful