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202553 minGdocumentary

animals biodiversity climate-adaptation drought wildlife-conservation

In Beating Sun (Provence)

202553 minGdocumentary

The Mediterranean garrigues and steppes showcase unique wildlife adaptations to extreme heat and arid conditions, highlighting Europe's distinctive maquis ecosystem.

animals biodiversity climate-adaptation drought wildlife-conservation

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In Beating Sun (Provence)

2025• 53 minG

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The Mediterranean garrigues and steppes showcase unique wildlife adaptations to extreme heat and arid conditions, highlighting Europe's distinctive maquis ecosystem.

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The garrigues and steppes of the Mediterranean are home to some startlingly exotic wildlife. The Sun reigns supreme here from spring until high summer, subjecting living things to ever hotter temperatures as the day progresses. How do plants and animals withstand the scorching heat? How have they adapted to these almost tropically hot, dry conditions? The typically Mediterranean maquis is one of Europe's distinctive natural ecosystems.

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