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The Green Planet

Desert Worlds

Season 1 Episode 4

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.
Available Until
1/9/2027
Airdates
Monday Aug 25, 2:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
Monday Sep 22, 6:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
Wednesday Sep 24, 6:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
Wednesday Sep 24, 12:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
Saturday Sep 27, 5:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
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