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 | What's Wild!
Antlion | What's Wild!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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!
Bartram's Bass | What's Wild!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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!
American Alligator | What's Wild!

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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!
Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild!

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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!
Loggerhead Sea Turtle | What's Wild!

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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
Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Ferns | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Freshwater Fish | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Green Anole | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Caddisflies | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Carolina Heelsplitter | What's Wild

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Grades: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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
Gopher Frogs | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

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
Bobcats | What's Wild

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

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...
Exploring the Role of Mushrooms in Matter Movement
Exploring the Role of Mushrooms in Matter Movement

Lesson

Grades: 5

Objective: Students will develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers (specifically mushrooms), and the environment. By the end of the lesson, students will...

Exploring Bison in South Carolina
Exploring Bison in South Carolina

Lesson

Grades: 3

3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can thrive, struggle to survive, or fail to survive. Lesson Title: Exploring Bison in South Carolina Objective...

Circle of Life
Circle of Life

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Grades: 5

Standard: 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Students will create a visual that completely explains the role of...