Survival • 2020 • episode "S1E5" A Wild Year on Earth

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Winter brings brutal conditions, and only the toughest animals endure freezing temperatures and limited resources.

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A Wild Year on Earth • 2020 • 6 episodes •

New Beginnings

As spring arrives, animals across the planet begin new life cycles, from births to migrations, taking advantage of fresh opportunities in a warming world.

2020 • Nature

Growing Pains

Young animals face the harsh realities of survival as they grow, learning essential skills in a competitive and rapidly changing environment.

2020 • Nature

Heat of the Moment

As temperatures peak, animals must endure extreme heat and scarcity, pushing their survival strategies to the limit.

2020 • Nature

Race to Prepare

With winter approaching, animals race to gather food, migrate, or prepare shelters in a critical fight for survival.

2020 • Nature

Survival

Winter brings brutal conditions, and only the toughest animals endure freezing temperatures and limited resources.

2020 • Nature

A New Cycle

As the cycle completes, life begins anew, showing how resilience and adaptation sustain Earth’s wildlife year after year.

2020 • Nature

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