Deep Dive

Episode 1: Why Saving Montana’s Hidden Wildlife Matters Now

Daily Inter Lake Season 2 Episode 2

In the first episode of Season 2 of Deep Dive, Daily Inter Lake reporter Kate Heston explores the hidden world of Northwest Montana's rare and fascinating creatures whose survival is vital to their ecosystems. With species like the northern alligator lizard and black swift facing threats, the Montana Natural Heritage Program is on the front lines, monitoring 86 species of concern. Kate speaks with David Tevs on the urgent conservation efforts underway to protect these unique animals from habitat loss, human impact, and climate change, and why preserving biodiversity is more critical than ever.

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