"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."

And of course, black-footed ferrets, such as the web star Peanut, owe
their continued success to her efforts.

Nature's Matchmaker will air Wednesday, May 18 on the Smithsonian
Channel, and at other times listed here:
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/site/sn/show.do?show=137812#video

Alas, I don't get that channel, but the program should be available
on iTunes.

It was only a little over 2 months ago that we lost JoGayle to
malignant melanoma. I wish she could have seen this tribute to her
work and passion.

Linda

[Posted in FML 7064]