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Why Crocodiles Are Thriving in the Shadow of A Nuclear Plant

Season 2 Episode 8

Florida’s native crocodiles have found an unexpected sanctuary in the cooling canals at Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. This fortunate happenstance, along with tireless conservation efforts, are helping these once endangered predators make a remarkable comeback.

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