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Jaguar People. by Unger, Elizabeth,film director.; Green Planet Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Green Planet Films in 2021.As China pours hundreds of billions of dollars into South American infrastructure, jaguars are disappearing from the continent’s most protected rainforests. Targeted as substitutes for tiger parts, which have historically been used in traditional Chinese medicines, jaguars are now being trafficked at dangerously high numbers to fill a new market demand. Spanning mist-covered jungles in the Amazon to bustling wildlife markets in China, JAGUAR PEOPLE follows the storylines of two passionate people fighting to stop the jaguar trade before it’s too late.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Business.; Science.; Economic development.; Zoology.; Environmental sciences.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; China.; Cats.; Environmentalism.; Endangered species.; Amazon River Region.; Environmental economics.; Bolivia.; Alternative Medicine.; South America.;

Death stranding [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time. With spectral creatures plaguing the landscape, and humanity on the verge of a mass extinction, it's up to Sam to journey across the ravaged continent and save mankind from impending annihilation. What is the mystery of the Death Stranding? What will Sam discover on the road ahead? An unprecedented gameplay experience holds these answers and more.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, intense violence, partial nudity, strong language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 55 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Science fiction video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Fantasy video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Death stranding (Game); Dystopias; Human beings; Computer adventure games;

Mammals [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-narrator.; Webb, Roger,television producer.; Armstrong, Stuart,television director,television producer.; Baines, Lydia,television director,television producer.; Rasmussen, Daniel,1987-television director,television producer.; Larsen, Will,television director,television producer.; Pilley, Rob,television director,television producer.; Allan, Justine,television director,television producer.; BBC Studios,publisher.;
Narrator, David Attenborough.The contemporary and unfiltered series offers fascinating insights into the most successful animal group ever, from the tiny Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale. Mammals, the most loved group of all animals, are found on every continent and in every ocean, from the frozen wildernesses to the densest jungles, in the hottest deserts and the darkest depths. Discover the secrets to their success their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivalled intelligence and unique sociability. The series also highlights many of the challenges facing mammals in a rapidly changing world and how they endeavour to overcome them.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Documentary television programs.; Animal television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Mammals.; Mammalia (class); Animal behavior.;
For private home use only.

Drawing nature : the quick and easy way to draw animals, plants, and more / by Holmes, Catherine V.,author.;
"Best-selling author and artist Catherine Holmes goes beyond the backyard with Drawing Nature, a quick and easy guide to drawing animals, plants, and landscapes from across the globe. Step-by-step tutorials break down how to illustrate perennial favorites like eagles and elephants, as well as more exotic subjects like capybaras and baobab trees, in just fifteen minutes per project. Readers will work in pencil, oil pastel, and other media as they learn about techniques like shading, scumbling, and hatching. From cuddly koalas to hairy tarantulas, Drawing Nature lets nature lovers of all ages draw fascinating flora and fauna from every continent"--
Subjects: Nature in art.; Drawing;

First peoples [videorecording] : their story is our story / by Hewes, Jonathan,producer.; Lambert, Tim,producer.; Shale, Kerry,narrator.; PBS Distribution (Firm),film distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher.; Wall to Wall (Firm),production company.;
Americas -- Africa -- Asia -- Australia -- Europe.Narrator, Kerry Shale.200,000 years ago we took our first steps in Africa. Today there are seven billion of us living across the planet. How did our ancestors spread from continent to continent? This is a global detective story, featuring the latest archaeological discoveries and genetic research. On each continent, we track down the earliest members of our species, Homo sapiens. Who were these First Peoples? What drove them to the ends of the earth?E.DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Archaeology.; Documentary television programs.; Ethnology.; Genealogy.; Genetics; Human beings; Paleoanthropology.; Prehistoric peoples.;
For private home use only.

Explore Asia / by Wilkins, Veronica B.,1994-;
Asian Landforms -- Many Climates -- Life in Asia."In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Asia. Young readers will learn about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, maps help readers locate the continent, and an At a Glance summary provides quick facts for easy reference"--Provided by publisher.IL: Grades 2-5, ATOS: 2.7.LSC

A dance of cranes / by Burrows, Steve,author.;
"A trail of murder leads Domenic Jejeune across a vast continent. Newly estranged from his girlfriend, Inspector Domenic Jejeune returns to Canada, where he soon receives news that his brother has gone missing in Wood Buffalo National Park while conducting field research on Whooping Cranes. Jejeune immediately heads out West to try to find him. Meanwhile, back in the UK., Jejeune's plan to protect his ex-girlfriend from a dangerous adversary has failed, and she has also gone missing. In Jejeune's absence, it falls to his trusty sergeant, Danny Maik, to track her down. But there is far more to the situation than either of them anticipated. And time is running out for all of them."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Bird watchers; Bird watching; Missing persons;

Ultimate Black Panther. [graphic novel] / by Hill, Bryan Edward,author.; Caselli, Stefano,illustrator.; Curiel, David(Colorist),colorist.; Nieto, Carlos,1990-illustrator.; Petit, Cory,letterer.;
In the wake of ULTIMATE INVASION, Khonshu and Ra--the force known together as Moon Knight--are seeking to expand their brutal control of the continent of Africa. In response, the lone bulwark against them, the isolated nation of Wakanda, will send forth its champion ... its king ... the Black Panther! After Moon Knight's forces attack the stronghold of Wakanda, T'Challa can no longer resist Shuri and the Dora Milaje's calls to action. Grieving and enraged, the Panther demands to know who has been leaking information about Wakanda to their enemy ... and the source shocks him to his core. Plus: A prophecy about T'Challa threatens to upend the war--and all of Wakandan life!T+.
Subjects: Afrofuturist comics.; Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Black Panther (Fictitious character); Moon Knight (Fictitious character); Superheroes, Black; Superheroes; Supervillains;

Africa / by Wanner, Zukiswa.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.Land and climate -- What's the terrain of Africa like, and what are its usual weather conditions? -- Plants and animals -- What communities of living things make their homes in Africa? -- The big truth: electronic waste -- Tk? -- A peek at the past -- How has Africa changed over time? -- Africa today -- What is life like for people in Africa? -- Destination: Africa -- True statistics: continental extremes."This book details the history, culture, and geography of Africa."--Provided by publisher.LSC

Explore South America / by Wilkins, Veronica B.,1994-;
The Andes and the Amazon -- Wildlife and climate -- Life in South America."In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of South America. Young readers will learn about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, maps help readers locate the continent, and an At a Glance summary provides quick facts for easy reference"--Provided by publisher.IL: Grades 2-5, ATOS: 2.9.LSC

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