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Vanishing Prairie

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Nature documentarian James Algar explores the incredible plant and animal life of the vast American prairie, which stretches from Mississippi to Colorado. Algar also reviews the now-extinct animals that flourished on the prairies before the arrival of Europeans, and pays close attention to the currently endangered species, including the buffalo, the prairie dog and the whooping crane, tracing their difficult struggle for survival through the seasons.
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Robert Bingham The Reporter 02/10/2022
His series of “True Life" nature documentaries has been generally superb, and let it be said right now that his latest, The Vanishing Prairie, is the best yet... But all too often Mr. Disney lets second-rate music get in the way of first-rate pictures. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 11/06/2019
Though marred at times by the usual coy touches in music and commentary, is a fascinating camera prowl among the animal denizens (including prairie dogs, right) of the Great Plains of America. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Russell H 09/05/2023 Some really great shots of animals in nature. My 1 year old loved it too. See more ashleigh c 06/07/2020 The OG planet earth. Adorable to watch See more s r @ScottR 03/06/2020 It has its cuteness and informative side, but not one I need to see again. See more 12/22/2014 good doc saw as a kid See more 07/03/2010 (First and only viewing - 7/3/2010) See more Read all reviews
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James Algar

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Winston Hibler

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Synopsis Nature documentarian James Algar explores the incredible plant and animal life of the vast American prairie, which stretches from Mississippi to Colorado. Algar also reviews the now-extinct animals that flourished on the prairies before the arrival of Europeans, and pays close attention to the currently endangered species, including the buffalo, the prairie dog and the whooping crane, tracing their difficult struggle for survival through the seasons.
Director
James Algar
Distributor
Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc.
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 17, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 11m
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