Things That Crawl in the Night – California’s Gold (309)

Join Huell as he experiences first-hand one of nature’s unique phenomenon: the grunion run. The grunion run featured in this episode took place at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro; then follow Huell to the Carrizo Plain Natural Area, considered the best example of the fragile ecosystem in the San Joaquin Valley, and where he encounters the endangered kangaroo rat.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
(310) 548-7562
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/

Carrizo Plain Natural Area
661-391-6000
http://www.ca.blm.gov/bakersfield/carrizoplain.html

*Note: The second half of this episode’s audio becomes out of sync with the footage.*

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