Beautiful wolverines - must-watch nature show

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses a nature show focused on wolverines, exploring participants' experiences with ferrets and other members of the weasel family, as well as their reactions to the show's availability and quality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their background with ferrets and expresses interest in wolverines, noting their unique behaviors and characteristics.
  • Another participant mentions difficulties accessing the show due to regional rights restrictions, expressing disappointment.
  • A different participant confirms the show's quality, having watched it and appreciating the intelligence and adaptability of weasels, including pine martens.
  • There are repeated mentions of the unavailability of the show in certain areas, highlighting a shared frustration among participants.
  • One participant praises the show, comparing its quality to that of David Attenborough's narrations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the quality of the show and express a shared interest in weasels and their relatives, but there is disagreement regarding access to the show, as some cannot view it due to regional restrictions.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of access to the show for some participants, which may affect their ability to engage fully with the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in nature documentaries, wildlife enthusiasts, and those who keep or care for small mammals may find this discussion relevant.

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I had ferrets long before they became "trendy" which thankfully waned quickly since most people have no idea how to properly take care of them. My wife and I became an unofficial ferret rescue, and we found homes for many of those cute little weasels. When I saw the trailer for the wolverine show, I was hooked. We have no wolverines here, but I'd love to find a clutch of fisher kits and steal one to live with us. Fishers are beautiful! Wolverines are better-marked and they stand-down bears when defending a moose carcass. Still a wolverine might be a handful around the house.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/wolverine-chasing-the-phantom/video-the-phantom/6055/
 
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Well, nuts...
I got a message stating that the video isn't available in my area due to rights restrictions. :frown:
 
Nuts! x2 It's a great show. I watched it last night on PBS and I've got it streaming on my PC right now.

I love critters from the weasel family. I have fed wild weasels in less than 30 minutes of tempting and training. We have pine martens here. The weasel family (including skunks, of course) has members that are smart, inventive, and persistent. Combine that with grasping "hands" and you have a potential for WAY more stimulation than you could imagine with dogs and cats.
 
Danger said:
Well, nuts...
I got a message stating that the video isn't available in my area due to rights restrictions. :frown:

Too bad Hurkyl isn't online, he could watch it and narrate.
 
lisab said:
Too bad Hurkyl isn't online, he could watch it and narrate.
The show is top-notch. Worthy of Attenborough's narration. It is a killer show.