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Wild America | 
 enlarge | Director: Marty Stouffer
Actor: Marty Stouffer
Studio: Topics Entertainment
Category: DVD
Buy New: $89.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 10505
Format: Box Set, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 24
Running Time: 3600
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8 x 3.5
MPN: D60314D
UPC: 781735603147
EAN: 0781735603147
Release Date: October 7, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 9 to 12 days
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Product Description
Marty Stouffer's Wild America was the first wildlife and nature series to focus exclusively on the wild animals and wild lands of North America. Now for the first time ever you can own all 12 seasons of the Wild America Specials in one box set. Hosted by award-winning wildlife photographer and premier naturalist Marty Stouffer the series featured footage of mammals birds reptiles fish and insects throughout the entire continent. Bring the guided journey into your home and witness the vast wonders and infinite diversity of nature first hand exactly as it was originally shown on PBS. Marty Stouffer's Wild America is a family-friendly series that parents and children can enjoy together as they learn about nature.System Requirements:Running Time: 3600 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 781735603147 Manufacturer No: 60314
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Wonderful celebration of wildlife November 17, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are a naturalist and wildlife enthusiast, then this box set is for you. Includes all episodes of all 12 seasons of the high-quality series that first aired on PBS for most of the '80s and early nineties. Some of the production aspects are dated, of course, such as the orchestral arrangements for the soundtrack and haircuts and fashion, but other than that this series is a feast for the eyes and the mind. The footage is very compelling, from close-ups of the animals in dynamic behaviour to panoramic views of all wildlife sanctuaries in America, from Yellowstone, the Rockies, the Everglades, Alaska and much more! Beyond tons of great animal action and sound explanation of their biology and ecology, the series shares practical advice on how to observe wildlife in the outdoors and the importance of conservation.
While I consider this terrific family "edutainment", be informed that there are dramatic scenes of chases and predation that are bloody and often ends with the cute animal being killed and eaten by a predator. While most adult nature enthusiasts understand this is an essential facet of animal life, such scenes could upset young children. In any case, the narration consistently reminds of the ecological imperative of predation and avoids sensationalism, so in fact it might be a good way to introduce your kids to "animal violence".
This is a labour of love and a celebration of wildlife. "Wild America" was a series that always respected the natural world and the intelligence of the audience. Highly recommended!
The best gift for a nature lover November 24, 2008
I have never given a better gift than this! My husband loved it.
He was so excited when he opened it. As a fan of Marty Stouffer's show, he
was thrilled that this box set contained every show and bonuses. A fantastic gift for a fan of the show or any nature lover.
Wild America (DVD) December 21, 2008
An excellent family viewing experience. Though the sharpness of the DVD does not compare with Blue Ray the scenery is spectacular. A well done series which I watched on PBS many years ago and now share with my wife and grandchildren. Highly recommended.
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