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Series 1: 11. The Making of The Americas
Tom Hanks and the production team reveal the perils and breakthroughs behind this milestone nature series - trekking through corrosive waters 14,000 feet up in the Andes to film flamingos, weathering Amazonian lightning storms, forging bonds between a wild puma and its longtime cameraman, and pioneering cinematography from cameras mounted on the back of a whale. \n\nThe special will explore the dedication, fieldcraft, humour, heart and innovation that came together to create one of the most ambitious wildlife series ever produced. \n \n
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Series 1: 11. The Making Of The Americas
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Series 1: 7. The Andes
A look at the Andes, a landscape of dramatic contrasts where life adapts to extremes. \n\nIn Ecuador, a mother bear and her cubs navigate a dangerous rock face for the first tim ...
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Series 1: 8. The Caribbean
A look at the Caribbean – a tropical paradise rich in surprising wildlife stories. In the open seas, sailfish use incredible speed and coordination to hunt sardines &ndash ...
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Series 1: 3. The Wild West
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