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Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Hummingbirds spend most their...
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Great Zebra Exodus
Great Zebra Exodus explores parenthood and the fragility of young life?from zebras to lapwings to meerkats. It?s a tale of loyalty and sacrifice, of home and exile, of death and new life, set against the backdrop of one of Africa?s most surreal landscapes.
Air date: 05/16/2013
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Air date: 05/09/2013
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Air date: 05/02/2013
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The Mystery of Eels
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Air date: 04/18/2013
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What Plants Talk About
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