
The business of the birds and the bees gets more complicated when it comes to the endangered species of the world. Female giant pandas are only fertile once a year, for 48 hours. Male Clouded Leopards often try to kill their mates. But when nature fails, science steps in. Join us as we follow Dr. JoGayle Howard, matchmaker, surgeon and reproductive sleuth on her mission to stave off extinction one litter at a time.
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Nature's Matchmaker: Vets Operating on Cheetah - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID:... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Vets Operating on Cheetah - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID:... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Ferret in Cage - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID: Natures_Mat... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Prairie Dog Standing - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID: Natur... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Ferret Playing - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID: Natures_Mat... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Trainers and Vets Loading Ferrets - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Ph... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Clouded Leopard Cubs - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID: Natur... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Clouded Leopard Cubs - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID: Natur... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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Nature's Matchmaker: Clouded Leopard Cub - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel - Photo ID: Nature... - NATURE'S MATCHMAKER
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