Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction
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Featuring leading scientists, social scientists, environmentalists, and others, this documentary explores the scope, the causes, and the predicted global impact of a mass extinction. If current trends continue, scientists warn that more than half of all plant and animal species on Earth will become extinct within the next few decades. Please note this title contains violent images from video games.
Media Details
Runtime: 58 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Endangered Species, Environmental Issues
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: Video Project
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