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Artifact Reproduction | Parks Canada

This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.

Watch along as Parks Canada’s Artifact Reproduction Specialists reproduce an ice axe. In this video experts use 3D printing, resin molding, fine art painting, and more to create a convincing artifact reproduction.

This ice axe was used by mountaineer Bradford Washburn in 1937 during his summit of Mt. Lucania, Canada’s third highest peak. It was excavated from Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon in 2022. Since its recovery, Parks Canada’s experts have worked to conserve it long-term.

Many objects from this discovery – including this ice axe – were … Continue

Mary Slessor: Missionary To Nigeria’s Legacy

Mary Slessor (1848–1915) was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria, known for her pioneering work in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is celebrated for her efforts in promoting women’s rights, ending harmful practices such as the killing of twins (who were considered cursed in some local traditions), and spreading Christianity.

Key Points About Mary Slessor:

  1. Early Life: Born on December 2, 1848, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Mary grew up in a poor family. She began working in mills at a young age but was deeply influenced by her mother’s Christian faith.
  2. Missionary Work: In 1876,
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Relax With The Cornell Lab’s 21 Favorite Bird Videos From 2024

This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

To learn more about each of the clips in this video visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/best-bird-videos-macaulay-2025

The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library collects and archives videos, photos, and sound recordings of wild species from around the world. This year, we combed through all 33,000+ recordings that users uploaded to the archive in 2024, looking for our favorites. We searched all seven continents to bring you this compilation highlighting fascinating species, intriguing behavior, stunning beauty, and skillful cinematography.

Relax with the Cornell Lab’s 21 Favorite Bird Videos from 2024

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Wildlife In Politics

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Join Andrew Bowman, our President and CEO, on Capitol Hill as we explore the intersection of wildlife and politics! As a nonpartisan organization, Defenders Of Wildlife is laser focused on ensuring our most vulnerable wildlife not only survives but thrives. With the support of many, we are prepared to address the political, regulatory and legal challenges to come over the next four years, and beyond.

Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.

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