US Fish and Wildlife Service wildlife biologists explain how they are making great strides toward saving this endangered species. From breeding ferret offspring to preparing them for release back into the wild, the recovery effort of these cute carnivores is rich in math and science.
Running time 5:25 minutes.

Today’s homework: Hand-feed tigers, divvy up raw meat for hyenas and teach the sea lion to play hide and seek. Show your students why math, especially measurement, is an essential tool when it comes to caring for animals.
Running time 4:58 minutes.

For some people, bats are one of the scariest groups of creatures out there. Not for Bert Grantges. He knows that without bats we'd be overrun by bugs, and that would be scarier. He uses basic math like estimation, percents and ratios to track bat populations.
Running time 1:43 minutes.

To help save an endangered species like the cheetah, you must start by understanding its behavior. Only the brave need apply for this job, however, because this kind of biological study is up close and personal.
Running time 2:08 minutes.

When it comes to the science of animal biology, math is key. For the trainers, veterinarians and biologists taking care of animals, they have to use a variety of math skills to keep all the otters, llamas, lions, parrots and penguins happy campers.
Running time 2:00 minutes.

A successful professional in any career must be an expert observer, and in no field is this truer than health care. It is especially important to veterinarian Dr. Dina Andrews, whose patients can’t talk.
Running time 1:49 minutes.

A Western wouldn’t be a Western without stampedes, stagecoaches, shoot-outs on horseback or simply cowboys riding into town. Meet Dave Rogers, a wrangler for Movin' On Livestock.
Running time 5:33 minutes.

Indicator species are used as an early warning of pollution or degradation in an ecosystem.

Running time 1:51 minutes.

It is important to understand different units of weight and measure precisely when taking care of animals.

Running time 2:00 minutes.

It is important to measure the size of the animal and understand how each animal’s size and unique needs relate to the area or capacity of its enclosure.
Running time 1:15 minutes.

Our national bird is back in the lower 48 states after nearly disappearing in the 60's and 70's. Robert Mesta, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, explains what it takes to recover a species like the bald eagle, and demonstrates how math plays a critical role in the process.
Running time 3:48 minutes.

Young people who like animals often think about a career in veterinary medicine, but do they connect that goal to their classroom lessons? Introduce them to Pamella Dendtler, a veterinarian and business owner who relies on math and science every day.
Running time 2:15 minutes.

Most veterinarians take care of our common pets and livestock: dogs, cats, horses, cows, the occasional sick hamster. Mark Pokras' patient list is more unusual--today he could be treating a fox and an owl, tomorrow it might be a turtle and a deer. See how math and science are fundamental no matter what species of animal you're treating.
Running time 2:28 minutes.