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Wines of the Desert

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Saving Australia's Wild West

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Outpost of the Outback

Outpost of the Outback

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Mending Australia's Ancient Forest

Mending Australia's Ancient Forest

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On the Trail of a Living Fossil

On the Trail of a Living Fossil

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Kickin' West on Route 66

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Cruising the "Mother Road"

Cruising the "Mother Road"

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Desert Treasures

Desert Treasures

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Peru's Amazon Desert

Peru's Amazon Desert

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Coastal Civilizations of Ancient Peru

Coastal Civilizations of Ancient Peru

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The People Of Peru's Cloud Forest

The People Of Peru's Cloud Forest

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Medieval Drought In The Southwest

Medieval Drought In The Southwest

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The Desert Speaks

Grand Canyon, The Human Touch

Season 15 Episode 1509

Host David Yetman joins his brother, geologist Dick Yetman, for an exploration of the traces of humans along the Colorado River and Grand Canyon region. They observe sacred salt mines from the boat, visit the intersection of the Little Colorado River with the main river, learn the history of rapids and spend time with scientists studying the effects of the Glen Canyon Dam.
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Sierra Madre Easter
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Season 17 Episode 1709
Sierra Madre Easter
Travel around Chihuahua, Mexico with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Jesus Garcia
Hummingbirds: From Desert to Jungle
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Season 17 Episode 1708
Hummingbirds: From Desert to Jungle
This episode examines the life of the hummingbird.
Ecuador's Fog Fprest: Mists over the Desert
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Season 17 Episode 1707
Ecuador's Fog Fprest: Mists over the Desert
Travel to the agrarian community of Loma Alta, Ecuador.
On the Road to Cajamarca
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Season 17 Episode 1706
On the Road to Cajamarca
Journey from Chiclayo upwards to the town of Cajamarca.
Palms in the Desert
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Season 17 Episode 1705
Palms in the Desert
Ecologist Jim Cornett joins David Yetman for a look around Coachella Valley.
Magical Michoacan
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Season 17 Episode 1704
Magical Michoacan
Travel through Michoacán to explore its coast, diverse habitats and local traditions.
Passions of the Pitaya
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Season 17 Episode 1703
Passions of the Pitaya
Travel to a festival dedicated to cactus fruit in an area southwest of Guadalajara.
Tequilia: Exploring the Legend
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Season 17 Episode 1702
Tequilia: Exploring the Legend
Travel to Jalisco, Mexico to explore how agave is gronwn, harvest and tequila is made
Exploring Arizona's "Big Empty"
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Season 17 Episode 1701
Exploring Arizona's "Big Empty"
Discover a relatively unexplored area of northwestern Arizona.
Giants On A Galapagos Island
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Season 16 Episode 1613
Giants On A Galapagos Island
Visit one of the few inhabited islands in the Galapagos.
Of Drought And Fire
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Season 16 Episode 1612
Of Drought And Fire
Explore how scientists study the adaptability of desert plants to droughts.
Medieval Drought In The Southwest
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Season 16 Episode 1611
Medieval Drought In The Southwest
Discover how scientists use tree rings to gather evidence of climate conditions.
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