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Desert Worlds

Season 1 Episode 4 | 55m 55s

Sir David Attenborough explores the hostile world of the desert, where plants can spend decades waiting for rain or travel to find it. Survival tactics include using weapons, camouflage and forming surprising alliances with animals.

Aired: 07/26/22 | Expires: 07/03/24
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