Episodes
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From the Pacific to the Andes
S1 E2 - 50m 55s
Journey to the largely uninhabited Pacific coast of Colombia, where humpback whales give birth and fish hunt crabs in the mangrove forests. Then ascend to snow-capped Andean volcanoes, home to stunning spectacled bears, condors and hummingbirds.
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Two Rivers
S1 E1 - 50m 30s
Explore the magnificent eastern region of Colombia, a land defined by two powerful rivers: the Orinoco and the Amazon. Along the way, meet amazing wildlife, including jaguars, capybaras, anacondas, and pygmy marmosets, the world's smallest monkeys.
Extras + Features
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A Collared Anteater in Jaguar Country
S1 - 2m 53s
The oven-like temperatures of the dry season bring a mother jaguar and her cub to the local watering hole for an afternoon drink. Normally nocturnal, they prefer to rest in the shade of trees during the heat of the day and hunt at night. Nearby, a southern tamandua – also known as the collared anteater – digs up a snack with its powerful claws. While the cats sleep, the tamandua is hard at work.
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Capybaras in the Wetlands
S1 - 1m 13s
A larger relative of the guinea pig, the capybara can grow to be approximately two feet tall and weigh 150 pounds. These semi-aquatic mammals are built to swim and congregate during the dry season around the few available watering holes. In in the Tupi language, the word “Capybara” translates to “grass eater”, a fitting moniker for these grazers.
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A Mother Brown-Throated Sloth and Her Baby
S1 - 1m 53s
A mother brown-throated sloth and her baby live in the rainforest that covers the steep slopes of Colombia. They are uninhabited by humans, but a teeming with diverse flora and fauna. This young sloth will spend six months hanging onto its mother’s stomach learning from her. Considering these animals spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping in the treetops, this young one will be slow to learn.
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Fun with the Burrowing Owls
S1 - 1m 41s
Life can be hard on the plains of Los Llanos, but fortunately there is one animal who finds time for some fun: the Burrowing Owl. True to their name, these owls live in burrows a few feet below the surface of the ground. The owl's long legs make them well-suited for all kinds of fun and games, especially if young owlets are involved.
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Inside the Humpback Whale Nursery
S1 - 1m 51s
The fjords of Utría National Park act as a nursery for young humpback whales and provide protection from hungry predators. After a year-long gestation period, these one-ton calves are born in June and July. Mother and calf use the safety of the fjord to practice skills like diving and leaping. Sound waves generated by these leaps are used to communicate with other whales over long distances.
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