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DVD 02: Nature's Habitat

Country Available: Canada, USA

Acorn, the Nature Nut

Acorn, the Nature Nut

This disc contains the following 24:00 minute programs:

  1. Warm Water Springs: Toasty warm water emerges from thousands of springs in central Florida, attracting all sorts of critters. View the amazing fish, turtles and raccoons, as well as the endangered Manatee.
  2. Coral Reefs: One of the niftiest environments on the planet is the tropical coral reef. In this episode John explores the living reef and various invertebrate creatures that are related to corals as well as the odd sea turtle.
  3. Tide Pool Life: One of the richest environments in Canada is found in the rocky tide pools on the west end of Vancouver Island. Explore Botanical Beach at the lowest tides of the year when the creatures are easiest to see: fish, crabs, sea slugs, star fish - classic tide pool creatures.
  4. Winter Under Ice and Snow: John Acorn searches out life in the depths of winter and finds a vibrancy of life - deep under the snow and ice.
View a printer friendly version of this page...Awards:
  • 2006 - Canadian Society of Zoologists
  • 2005 - The Entomological Society of Alberta
  • 2005 - Distinguished Alumni Award. University of Alberta
  • 1999 - Texas Tropics Nature Festival
  • 1998 - ASTech excellence in science & technology, journalism
  • 1998 - GEMINI AWARD nomination
  • 1996 - GEMINI AWARD nomination
  • 1997 - AMPIA AWARD, Alberta Motion Picture industry awards
  • 1997 - Edmonton Nature Centre Foundation
  • 1997 - Calgary Zoo, Pachyderm Award
  • 1995 - AMPIA  AWARD, Alberta Motion Picture Industries Awards
Length: 24 minutes Library Audience:
  • Children
  • Young Adult
  • Family
  • General Interest
  • School Audience:
  • Primary (K-6)
  • Subjects:
  • Science and Nature
  • Formats Available:
  • DVD
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