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The Best Episodes of Great Lakes Wild

Every episode of Great Lakes Wild ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Great Lakes Wild!

Uncover the secrets of the vast Great Lakes region, which extends from the Canadian border to the American Midwest. It's a place of breathtaking natural beauty, with a unique set of challenges threatening its delicate

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 1 - Isle Royale
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    #1 - Isle Royale

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    On an island in the world's largest freshwater lake, a single, isolated population of moose battle for survival against a pack of wolves. Find out how this delicate ecosystem in the midst of Lake Superior reveals invaluable scientific information on the dynamics of predator-prey relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 2 - Invaders from the Deep
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    #2 - Invaders from the Deep

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    Of the more than 180 invasive species found in the Great Lakes, two in particular stand out for their indiscriminate devastation: the fast-breeding Asian carp and the deadly sea lamprey. Join the front lines of an urgent battle to limit the impact of their ecological damage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 3 - The Goby Effect
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    #3 - The Goby Effect

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    The Lake Erie water snake, once on the brink of extinction, now looks to be rebounding--thanks mainly to the invasive goby fish that's wreaking havoc on the Great Lakes ecosystem. Can scientists studying this environmental anomaly find a healthy ecological balance?

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 4 - Bad Reputations
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    #4 - Bad Reputations

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    Should a creature's bad reputation impact its survival prospects? As the venomous massauga rattlesnake edges towards extinction and cormorants in Toronto destroy the trees they nest in, accommodating these misunderstood species has never been more important.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 5 - Helping Out Endangered Species
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    #5 - Helping Out Endangered Species

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    Peregrine falcons are slowly rebounding from the edge of extinction, while snapping turtles face different life-threatening challenges. Learn about conservation efforts in Ontario, Canada to help give these threatened species a boost while they fight back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 6 - The Damning Truth
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    #6 - The Damning Truth

    S1:E6

    What can the struggles of sturgeons and muskrats, two key Great Lakes species, tell us about the impact of upstream dams on the local ecosystem? Join conservationists as they assess the threats to the habitats of these animals and weigh options to counteract the damage before it's too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 7 - Night Moves
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    #7 - Night Moves

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    Bat populations are plummeting from a seemingly unstoppable fungal infection. Meanwhile, northern flying squirrels are being crowded out by their southern cousins. Learn about the life-or-death challenges faced by key wildlife in two of the Great Lakes region's most delicate ecosystems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Great Lakes Wild Season 1 Episode 8 - Back from the Dead
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    #8 - Back from the Dead

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    Two North American species have nearly vanished from their natural habitat in the course of the last century, due to a host of human and environmental factors. Can the elk and the wild turkey of Ontario be successfully brought back? Join the team of daring and ambitious scientists making it happen.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Isle Royale" is the best rated episode of "Great Lakes Wild". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Invaders from the Deep".