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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
Fax: 610/370-1978
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On Nature's Terms
People and Predators Co-Existing in Harmony
Coexisting with predators and protecting their habitats.
25 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 7-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 2001
Copyright Date: 2001
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-917-7
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-435-4
Produced by John de Graaf
Project Coordinator: Sharon Negri
Photographed by Mark Dworkin
Narrated by Jim Cissell
Music by Michael Bade
A Production of WildFutures, a project of Earth Island Institute
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"Well-produced, scientifically accurate, engaging and appropriate for a wide audience." Reed Noss, Ph.D. Conservation Biologist
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The first film of its kind advocating the protection of predators and ecosystems, On Nature's Terms uses dramatic footage and inspirational stories to show how ordinary citizens in both rural and urban America are doing their part to coexist in harmony with predators.
Produced by award-winning filmmaker John de Graaf (AFFLUENZA), this ground-breaking film makes the important connection between the ecological, economic, and social factors essential for carnivore species conservation and the necessity of protecting the large connected expanses of land necessary for their survival.
On Nature's Terms chronicles how age old myths and misperceived notions about these animals devastated predator populations and brought many near to extinction, when settlers made their way west - and how many of these myths still persist today.
The overwhelming message of this film is about hope and possibility; how ordinary citizens - biologists, conservationists, agency personnel, ranchers, and home owners - through their work and through their lives, are protecting, maintaining and restoring these magnificent species and their habitats.
An uplifting and optimistic approach to a serious environmental crisis, this program tells stories, from Wyoming to California, of the U.S. Forest Service ripping up roads, ranchers using non-lethal methods of predator control, biologists studying urban wildlife, a coalition of diverse individuals and agencies protecting critical wildlife corridors and more. The film deftly illustrates how these beautiful and majestic species, and the places they inhabit, are finding a place in America's landscapes and in the heart and mind of the American public.
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Awards:
Selected One of the Best Science Films from the Past Five Years, Science Books & Films
First Place in Category, EarthVision Environmental Film Festival
Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
Siskiyou Environmental Film Festival
Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, Nevada City
Conscientious Projector Film Festival
Siskiyou Youth Environmental Film Festival
Reviews:
"With fact, insight, and passion On Nature's Terms shows why we must treasure predators and how we can share our planet with these magnificent creatures." George Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society
"This video will go far in educating people about large carnivores - their lives, their role in the ecosystem, and why we need to protect them. The video is well-produced, scientifically accurate, engaging and appropriate for a wide audience." Reed Noss, Ph.D. Conservation Biologist
"This video effectively portrays the problems faced by large carnivore conservation and the conservation of large wild lands. The two go hand-in-hand. We will not have large carnivores unless we protect large wild lands. This film makes that point!" Mike Phillips, Executive Director, Turner Endangered Species Fund
"Highly recommended." ***1/2 Video Librarian
"[On Nature's Terms] stresses the critical importance of predators in keeping ecosystems healthy, while addressing the concerns of farmers, pet owners, and others who might become the targets of predators. The film is well produced, entertaining without being preachy, and readily accessible to nonscientists." Best Science Films, Science Books and Films
Related Subjects:
American Studies
Animal Behavior/Communication
Animal Rights
Animals
Earth Science
Ecology
Endangered Species
Environment
Environmental Ethics
Habitat
Outdoor Education
Solutions
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