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202453 minGdocumentary

evolution biodiversity animals extinction-events

Evolution in Isolation

202453 minGdocumentary

On a remote Mediterranean island, a unique species of lizard thrives by adapting its diet, highlighting the stories of survival among isolated wildlife.

evolution biodiversity animals extinction-events

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Evolution in Isolation

2024• 53 minG

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On a remote Mediterranean island, a unique species of lizard thrives by adapting its diet, highlighting the stories of survival among isolated wildlife.

Synopsis

On the Mediterranean island farthest from any mainland, where many flightless animals died out we discover for every body a story never told before. One species of lizard did survive and became unique in the world. Shrewd, intelligent, explorerits and its extreme curiosity saved it because learn to supplementing a varied diet. Essential qualities for survival ...

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