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Hawai'i, The Endagered Species Capital of the World

Season 13 Episode 2 | 2m 44s

A look into the rigorous conservation work for the palila bird. Conservationists like Kalā find that their work and cultural values are interwoven.

Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts. Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Ānuenue is the name of a palila bird who has been killed; but his story doesn't end there.
From water scarcity to loss of culture, land development is concerning Tahitians.
Poema teachers her children to protect the ocean and land.
Land development has made Tahiti inaccessible and unaffordable for the Indigenous peoples.
Pacific Heartbeat draws viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Islander experiences
Dive into Pacific Islander culture with Pacific Heartbeat: Family Playlist.
Three short films that encourage us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world.
: Two Hawai‘i Island cowgirls dedicate their lives to caring for their family ranches.
A story of resilience, family, and all the things it takes to make a dream become reality.
Polynesian surfer girl, Vahine, has her sights set on Olympic gold.