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The Desert Speaks

The Desert Speaks

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The Desert Speaks

Science & Nature
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Host David Yetman takes viewers on unforgettable, bold explorations of desert landscapes. Through intriguing storytelling and stunning photography, viewers find out about the people, plants, animals and archaeology of arid regions throughout the New World. "The Desert Speaks" was produced for 19 seasons, and continues to air today.
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Sierra Madre Easter
26:20
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
26:40
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
26:20
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
26:21
Season 17 Episode 1706
On the Road to Cajamarca
Journey from Chiclayo upwards to the town of Cajamarca.
Palms in the Desert
26:20
Season 17 Episode 1705
Palms in the Desert
Ecologist Jim Cornett joins David Yetman for a look around Coachella Valley.
Magical Michoacan
26:20
Season 17 Episode 1704
Magical Michoacan
Travel through Michoacán to explore its coast, diverse habitats and local traditions.
Passions of the Pitaya
26:20
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
26:20
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"
26:20
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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26:20
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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26:19
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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26:19
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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