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The Desert Speaks
Season 2, Episode 5: Research in the Desert
Season 2
Episode 5
Research in the Desert focuses on some amazing research projects which help the wild inhabitants of the desert. Explore how humans affect the desert environment and how desert animals adapt to survive cohabitation with people.
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Explore how bat population density affects humans.
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Journey through the valley of the Rio Sonora.
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The final episode in the Galapagos Islands features some of the “newer” islands.
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Continue your journey through the Galapagos Island.
Journey to the Galapagos Islands to discover native wildlife.
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Renowned architect Bob Vint examines the unifying characteristics of plazas.
Host David Yetman hops into a motorcycle sidecar to explore Wyoming’s Red Desert
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Travel through the desert with the inventor of goat packing, John Mionczynski.
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Learn how Tohono O’Odham tribal members are passing down traditions.
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Take a trip down the Green River in Utah and to Dinosaur National Monument.
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Explore Andean Condors and learn their ritualistic significance to native people.
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Examine pre-Incan ruins before venturing to the skies for a view of the Nazca lines.