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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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Scientists come from all over the world to study at the Southwestern Research Station.
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How many mysteries are being solved and many benefits realized by the study of the desert.
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Explore some real desert islands where birds, plants and animals struggle to survive.
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Take a closer look a the animals and plants in and along the Sea of Cortez.
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Take a look at some fascinating ways people can learn about the desert.
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Spring in the Sonoran Desert is a time of beauty and abundant life.
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Some amazing research projects which help the wild inhabitants of the desert.
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Explore the hottest and driest region of North America, just south of the border.
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The arduous journey of water through the Sonoran Desert Valley.
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Over millions of years, geological formations have produced the Sonoran Desert.
