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Discovering Alabama @DiscoveringAL

@TelevisionAcad-winning television program. A production of @UAMNH and unit of @uamuseums. Run by staff. Dr. Doug Phillips is too deep in the woods to tweet.

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"Alabama Quadricentennial" offers Alabamians a look far ahead into the state’s future and invites viewers to consider how such change might affect Alabama’s lands, waters, and biodiversity. Watch on @APTV on July 5 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3N8snKA
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Watch a new episode of Discovering Alabama tonight at 8:00 p.m. on @APTV to see Doug Phillips explore the incredible variety of animal species found in Alabama’s waters and why we have the diversity that we do. #Alabama #DiscoveringAlabama
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“Animal Friends – Part II” exposes the terrible problem of domestic animal abuse in Alabama, and visits with a number of dedicated animal welfare organizations to learn of their efforts to help address the problem. Watch on @APTV on June 28 at 11:30 a.m.
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“Alabama Birds” is about more than birds. As impressive as Alabama’s great bird diversity is, so too the natural habitats of Alabama are exceptionally diverse. Watch on Alabama Public Television on June 21 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3LJopaG
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In our many excursions around the state, Discovering Alabama keeps encountering a very ugly problem - the problem of domestic animal abuse. Viewer discretion is advised. Watch Discovering Alabama on @APTV on June 14 at 11:30 a.m.
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"Alabama Fossils" takes viewers to spots all around Alabama where fossils can be found and examines what this fossil record tells us about Alabama’s ancient past. Watch Discovering Alabama on @APTV on June 7 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3tfeJyB
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Watch Discovering Alabama's "Grand Sylvan Realm" and enjoy a combination of aerial cinematography showcasing the impressive lands of Alabama’s national forest and vast, abundant private forestlands. Watch @APTV on May 24 at 11:30 a.m.
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“The Alabama Indigenous Mound Trail” takes viewers on a journey from north to south across the state showcasing the intrigue of mound sites found along the officially designated state historical trail. Watch @APTV on May 17 at 11:30 a.m.
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Discovering Alabama traces the history and showcases the natural assets of the City of Tuscaloosa, which was incorporated on December 13, 1819, one day before Alabama was officially declared a state. Watch @APTV on May 10 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3mDFSYp
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Discovering Alabama’s “Prattville and Autauga County” highlights the history associated with famed industrialist Daniel Pratt and his influence on the development of the town of Prattville Watch on @APTV on April 26 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3YGZicv
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Chandler Mountain highlights the natural aspects, history, and cultural appeal of this #Alabama mountain feature, notable for its famous tradition of bluegrass music and its distinctively abundant annual tomato crops. Watch Discovering Alabama on @APTV on April 19 at 11:30 a.m.
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Dr. Doug Phillips reflects upon the eloquent writings of the early American conservationist, Aldo Leopold, to punctuate the majesty and significance of cranes. Watch Discovering Alabama on @APTV on April 12 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3vZ0XkJ
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Discovering Alabama visits sites and examines archival records associated with the history of Alabama’s five state capitals. Watch @APTV on March 29 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3qcxPEh
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Dr. Doug Phillips explores confluences, conflicts, and cooperation in Alabama’s North River Watershed. Watch @APTV on March 22 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/3QofiiR
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In this special episode, Discovering Alabama host and creator, Doug Phillips interviews world-renowned ecologist and Alabama native, Dr. E.O. Wilson (June 10, 1929 – December 26, 2021). Watch @APTV on March 15 at 11:30 a.m.
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The interests of people and the diverse wildlife and natural habitats of the Gulf are often at odds with each other. But there ARE ways all can thrive. Doug Phillips looks at the challenges of the future on Alabama's coast. Watch @APTV on March 8 at 11:30 a.m.
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In this first part of a three-part look at Alabama's Gulf Coast, Doug Phillips explores the natural history of the coastal region and why this area is home to such an amazing diversity of wildlife. Watch @APTV on February 22 at 11:30 a.m.
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Join @DiscoveringAL's Dr. Doug Phillips as he investigates the art history, the geological history and the industrial history of the Alabama marvel known worldwide as Sylacauga Marble. Watch @APTV on February 15 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/47cIIGJ
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Discovering Alabama visits all 22 State Parks to reveal how—since 1939—our parks offer recreation, education and inspiration for each and everyone of us. Watch @APTV on February 8 at 11:30 a.m. Teacher Guide: → bit.ly/44tM1Ht
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Dr. Doug Phillips offers a very personal look at the aftermath of the tornadoes that ravaged our state on April 27, 2011. Watch @APTV on January 25 at 11:30 a.m.
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