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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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Discover fascinating facts about what lives camouflaged by the gently blowing grasses.
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There’s always something new to learn about the Sonoran Desert.