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How the Gopher Tortoise Saves Hundreds of Animals from Fires

When wildfires spread through Florida's Longleaf Pine forest, the animals must find a way to cope. The gopher tortoise digs burrows that provide refuge to hundreds of species of animals.
Clip Season 38 Episode 11 Length 01:31 Premiere: 02/12/20

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The Mighty Weasel
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Wild Florida
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Hippos: Africa's River Giants
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Bears
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Nature's Biggest Beasts
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Okavango: River of Dreams - Episode 3: Inferno
S38 E6 Length 53:14 Premiere Date 11/06/19

Okavango: River of Dreams - Episode 2: Limbo
S38 E5 Length 53:44 Premiere Date 10/30/19

Okavango: River of Dreams - Episode 1: Paradise
S38 E4 Length 53:44 Premiere Date 10/23/19

Undercover in the Jungle
S38 E3 Length 53:14 Premiere Date 10/16/19

The Serengeti Rules
S38 E2 Length 53:14 Premiere Date 10/09/19

Octopus: Making Contact
S38 E1 Length 53:14 Premiere Date 10/02/19

People Fight Back Against the Invasive Burmese Python
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Watch Baby Alligators Hunt at Night
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Wild Florida - Preview
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How Florida Firefighters Fight Wildfires with Fire
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How the Gopher Tortoise Saves Hundreds of Animals from Fires
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American Horses - S40 E8

Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who continue the tradition of caring for them.

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Cuba's Wild Revolution - S37 E13

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In the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, Cuba is an island teeming with exotic biodiversity. As international relations thaw, what will become of this wildlife sanctuary?

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The Ocean's Greatest Feast - S40 E7

The story of South Africa's annual sardine migration is brought to life on camera. Each summer, billions of sardines spawn and travel up the coast, providing a feast for marine predators.

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Wild Florida - S37 E11

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A growing human population and abandoned exotic pets like pythons are threatening Florida's ecosystems.

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Octopus: Making Contact - S37 E1

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An Alaskan professor raises and studies a pet octopus in his home, making remarkable discoveries about its extraordinary intelligence, personality, and skills.

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Pandas: Born to Be Wild - S38 E1

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