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The Hummingbird Effect

Episode 10 | 53m 13s

Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.

Aired: 04/11/23 | Expires: 09/03/25
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