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How to get to Antarctica

Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 56s

Explorer Ariel Waldman embarks on the long journey to get to Antarctica; a journey that doesn’t include a bathroom. Upon arriving, she observes wildlife thriving in an extreme environment.

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