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Untold Earth
Why These Bugs Live Inside Plants That Eat Them
Season 2
Episode 5
In Florida’s wetlands, the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally. Home to entire unique ecosystems, there are more to these ancient organisms than many realize. So why do these beautiful and vicious plants have mercy on some and not others?
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