Great Migrations

Great Migrations: Born To Move

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Great Migrations

Born To Move

Season 1 | Episode 1 | 7two | April 14, 2013

Earth and environment

Classification: Parental Guidance

Every day, millions of creatures are born into a life on the march, on the wing, on the run. From the tiniest butterflies to the largest wildebeest, these migrants lives hinge on the ability to get up and go.

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Every day, millions of creatures are born into a life on the march, on the wing, on the run. From the tiniest butterflies to the largest wildebeest, these migrants lives hinge on the ability to get up and go.

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