The Wild Turkey’s Journey: From Near Extinction to a Thanksgiving Icon

Explore the wild turkey's incredible journey through American history! From its sacred role in Native American culture to near extinction and an inspiring conservation comeback, this iconic bird's story is as rich as its place on our Thanksgiving tables. Discover the efforts of early settlers, wildlife biologists, and conservationists who saved the wild turkey, ensuring its legacy as a symbol of resilience. Join us for this fascinating deep dive into history, culture, and ecology, brought to you by Amazing History! Subscribe now for more untold stories of America’s past.

Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Final Count by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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0:00 Introduction
2:00 Turkey and America
3:30 Conservation Efforts
5:37 Turkey Revitalization
6:58 The Modern Turkey
8:01 Outro