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201945 minNC-17documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dead By Dawn

201945 minNC-17documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Owls and foxes hunt in nighttime ecosystems, while prey animals develop strategies to survive in the darkness.

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James Salisbury

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Owls and foxes hunt in nighttime ecosystems, while prey animals develop strategies to survive in the darkness.

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James Salisburydirector

Stephen Downingwriter

Shannon Tweed

Shannon Tweedcast

Bill Ferrell

Bill Ferrellcast

Ted Prior

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Night falls across diverse ecosystems as "Dead By Dawn" presents a look at wildlife after dark. Predators such as owls and foxes hunt while prey animals navigate survival challenges under the cover of darkness. The program features raw interactions within the animal kingdom, illustrating the brutal dynamics that occur at night. Directed by Michael Raven, the 2019 documentary runs for 85 minutes and is produced in the United States. It combines stunning visuals with real-time animal behavior.

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