Kenyan Wildlife Vet
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"Kenyan Wildlife Vet" explores wildlife conservation in Kenya through the work of veterinarian Dr. Tom DeMaar at the Ol Jogi reserve. The video examines ecosystem health, biodiversity, endangered species protection, and veterinary science as DeMaar treats orphaned and injured animals, monitors disease, supports rhino breeding, and studies giraffe genetics. It highlights key ecology concepts such as predator-prey relationships, habitat management, biodiversity, genetic diversity, and the role of elephants, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, and other savanna animals in a balanced ecosystem. The documentary also addresses poaching, habitat pressure, captive breeding, and long-term conservation strategies, making it highly relevant to life science, environmental science, zoology, and geography curricula.
Media Details
Runtime: 23 minutes, 28 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Africa, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Occupations, Zoology
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 11
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: National Film Board Of Canada
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