Commentary On The Documentary 'The Edge Of The Wild'

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Recommended: Urbanization effects on wildlife

“The Edge of the Wild” is a documentary that discusses the overall situation of urban development and its effects on the extinction of native species. The documentary began by displaying graphics and videos of the beauty and native lifestyle of the Mission Blue butterflies and other native butterflies and the changes that can be resulting of urban development. Then, the documentary discusses about a battle over privately-owned property that is a reserve for endangered butterflies and the significance of the Endangered Species Act. This documentary is set at San Bruno Mountain that has a remarkable wilderness that is surrounded by urbanization.
I enjoyed watching this documentary because it reminded me of the importance of cherishing the species

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