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The Desert Speaks
Treasures of the Galapagos
Season 15
Episode 1505
Continue the journey through the Galapagos Islands and discover flamingos in the middle of a huge lava lake, ghost crabs and the nesting grounds of sea turtles. Visit a unique post office on the island of Floreana where pirates and whalers have used the same container for centuries. Examine how the plant and animal life is impacted by the surrounding climatic forces.
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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.
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.
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Explore some of the largest dune fields in North America.