What's Wild

Experience the wonder! Explore the spectacular! “What’s Wild” features South Carolina’s rarest wildlife and the amazing people who protect them.
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Antlion Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!

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Antlion Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!
Beneath South Carolina’s sandy soils lives the antlion, often called the doodlebug across the South. As larvae, they create tiny pit traps to catch their prey, before transforming into delicate...
Bartram's Bass Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!

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Bartram's Bass Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!
Explore the story of Bartram’s Bass, a recently recognized species found in the Savannah River system. Scientists are working to protect this unique fish through field research and genetic studies...
American Alligator Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!

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American Alligator Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!
Explore the world of the American alligator at South Carolina’s Yawkey Wildlife Center, where researchers have studied these powerful predators for decades. From tracking their movements to uncovering...
Bobcats Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Bobcats Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Explore the secretive world of bobcats on Kiawah Island, where these elusive predators play an important role in the ecosystem. Scientists study their population each year to better understand them...
Ferns Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!

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Ferns Trivia Quiz | What's Wild!
Explore the fascinating world of ferns — ancient plants that have thrived on Earth for millions of years. From their intricate fronds to their unique spore-based reproduction, these plants play an...
Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild!

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Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild!
Ancient Architects of the Forest Hidden in the shaded corners of forests, draped across stone, and even tucked into city sidewalks, mosses and lichens quietly shape the world around us. These ancient...
Antlion | What's Wild!

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Antlion | What's Wild!
Beneath South Carolina’s sandy soils lives a creature that’s both strange and familiar. Known as the antlion—or “doodlebug” across the South—this insect spends its early life hidden beneath the sand...
Bartram's Bass | What's Wild!

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Bartram's Bass | What's Wild!
Recently recognized as its own species, Bartram’s Bass tells a story of discovery, persistence, and conservation within the Savannah River system. Join the South Carolina Department of Natural...
American Alligator | What's Wild!

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American Alligator | What's Wild!
For more than four decades, researchers at South Carolina’s Yawkey Wildlife Center have studied one of the state’s most impressive and misunderstood predators — the American alligator. From tracking...
Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild!

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Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild!
Deep in the rugged mountains of South Carolina, the timber rattlesnake slithers in silence — both majestic and misunderstood. In this episode, see how trained biologists from SCDNR trek into remote...
Loggerhead Sea Turtle | What's Wild!

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle | What's Wild!
South Carolina’s coastline sets the stage for one of nature’s most enduring journeys—the nesting of the loggerhead sea turtle. From fragile barrier islands to bustling beaches, these ancient mariners...
Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Explore South Carolina’s rich Coastal Plain — home to swamps, forests, and the rare Gopher Frog. These unique amphibians are in danger, but scientists are working hard to save them. Think you know...
Ferns | What's Wild

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Ferns | What's Wild
In this episode of What’s Wild, discover the world of ferns and the fascinating reproduction methods of these ancient plants that have been on Earth for millions of years. Learn about the unique...
Freshwater Fish | What's Wild

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Freshwater Fish | What's Wild
Dive into the diverse world of freshwater fish in South Carolina in this episode of What’s Wild, exploring the vital habitats of rivers, streams, and watersheds. Discover the unique and remarkable...
Green Anole | What's Wild

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Green Anole | What's Wild
Throughout the southeastern United States, including South Carolina, people frequently encounter a small yet captivating creature: the Green Anole. Whether darting across garden fences, sunbathing on...
Caddisflies | What's Wild

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Caddisflies | What's Wild
Discover the unique larvae stage of this aquatic insect in this episode of What’s Wild and find out how these underwater architects craft exquisite cases from materials in their environment. Dive into...
Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild

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Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild
In the serene, verdant corners of South Carolina’s wetlands, a microcosm of life unfolds. Here, numerous amphibian species rely on the abundance of moist conditions and rich vegetation including a...
Carolina Heelsplitter | What's Wild

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Carolina Heelsplitter | What's Wild
South Carolina's freshwater ecosystems are a lifeline for countless species, providing clean water, habitat, and a delicate balance essential for biodiversity. In these serene waters, the Carolina...
Gopher Frogs | What's Wild

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Gopher Frogs | What's Wild
The Coastal Plain of South Carolina is an ecologically rich landscape stretching from the inland sandhills to the coastal marshes along the Atlantic Ocean. This vast expanse, characterized by its flat...
Bobcats | What's Wild

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Bobcats | What's Wild
Did you know Bobcats can be found on Kiawah Island? Every year Wildlife Management of the Town of Kiawah Island conducts research on their local bobcat population by catching them with live animal...