Wild America

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

1 Bushytails
3/5/12
Season-only
America's Tree Squirrels are always on the alert. They swing through the woods with the greatest of ease, often leaping astonishing distances from branch to branch. Much of their graceful agility is due to their long, bushy, balancing tails. These tree-top acrobats use their tails as signal flags, umbrellas, blankets, and parachutes, as they go about their industrious and amusing lives.
2 Controversial Coyote
3/5/12
Season-only
"Prairie Wolf, Song Dog, Barking Wolf" — the Coyote is called by many names, not always complimentary. Once they trailed the great herds across our western plains. The herds are gone. The opportunists remain, and are flourishing despite efforts to eradicate them. Today, their numbers are stronger than ever, but this proof of their versatility only heightens the controversy.
3 Cottontails and Kin
3/5/12
Season-only
Of all wild animals, Rabbits are among the most familiar and best loved. With their soft fur and appealing eyes, they represent the vulnerable side of Nature. Though preyed upon, the Rabbit Family boasts surprising assets in the fight for survival, and its members — from the Eastern Cottontail to the Swamp Rabbit — are widespread, and as successful as any other American Mammal.
4 Family of Foxes
3/5/12
Season-only
In French, the Fox is called "Reynard", meaning "unconquerable through his cleverness". Is this charming canid as crafty as the fables portray? Does it deserve its reputation as henhouse bandit? We'll find out as we meet these cunning hunters: the Arctic Fox, the Swift and Kit Foxes of our Southwest, the wide-ranging Gray Fox and the well-renowned Red Fox.
5 Just Little Varmints
3/5/12
Season-only
Ground Squirrels would not win a popularity contest; unless, of course, you're a hungry Hawk, Fox or Black-footed Ferret. From the Arctic Ground Squirrel of Alaska and the Golden-mantled of the Rockies to the ubiquitous Prairie Dog, our concealed cameras shed light on why these under-appreciated little critters allow us all to enjoy Nature's most magnificent species.
6 Managing Wildlife
3/5/12
Season-only
Managing wildlife most often means managing humans — the primary predator in virtually all our ecosystems. Through this complex, but vital, process, we constantly try to balance our own conflicting interests with those of our native wild creatures. This thought-provoking program examines some of the most innovative and controversial plans currently operating across the country.
7 Old Man Muskrat
3/5/12
Season-only
North America's most widespread Mammal is a tenacious, aquatic Rodent — always swimming, digging, or eating in a rich wetland home. It flourishes despite the pressures of civilization and the ever-present trappers who desire its thick, glossy pelt. Watching a Muskrat bite a Moose on the nose and fight with neighbors, we see why it's been likened to a grouchy old man.
8 Ringtailed Rascals
3/5/12
Season-only
Closely related to the Giant Panda, with a dexterity almost human, the Raccoon, Ringtail and Coatimundi each combine in a special way the features of several other animals. Using their bushy tails for balance, and their paws as clever tools, they are Fox-like, Cat-like and Monkey-like all at once. Each is different, yet each is very intelligent and amusingly adapted.
9 Wild Turkey -- Part 1
3/5/12
Season-only
By viewer request, we look at a Bird whose story is woven into our culture. Yet this creature, the Pilgrim's choice for the first Thanksgiving meal, soon became a rarity. Our largest gamebird, with its flamboyant courtship, is a strong flier that prefers to run. We meet the shy Gobblers of our eastern woodlands and their lanky western kin — forebearers of all domestically raised stock.
10 Wild Turkey -- Part 2
3/5/12
Season-only
Our traditional symbol of Nature's abundance was once feared to be gone as a gamebird due to overhunting by humans and a loss of their habitat. But today, the Wild Turkey is one of game management's greatest success stories. The many who worked so hard for this comeback were perhaps too successful, for some states now worry about having an over-abundance of these birds.

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
Dave Morgan
April 4, 2015
I wish I had the money to buy them all. I'm 38 and I grew up watching this show in school. Its hard to catch on tv nowadays, and when I do hear the iconic theme song from another room I come running yelling DONT TOUCH THAT DIAL!! (My kids look at me weird and say what the heck is a dial dad?). Despite the low resolution video compared to today's high def shows, my kids never complain, and actually "get it", they for 60 minutes understand why I like this show. As soon as I can afford it Marty, I'll buy them
22 people found this review helpful