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2020117 minRdocumentary

3.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Biodiversity Animals

Mysterious Planet

2020117 minRdocumentary

3.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The world's largest gathering of whale sharks occurs off the coast of Mexico, linked to a meteorite impact on Earth.

Biodiversity Animals

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The world's largest gathering of whale sharks occurs off the coast of Mexico, linked to a meteorite impact on Earth.

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Larry Buchanan

Larry Buchanandirector

Larry Buchanan

Larry Buchananwriter

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmercast

Loretta Schrijver

Loretta Schrijvercast

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Off the coast of Mexico, the largest gathering of whale sharks occurs, a phenomenon linked to a meteorite impact. The film presents the unique habitats of komodo dragons in Indonesia and the rich biodiversity of Sulawesi. It also details the complex social structures of baboons in Africa. Forgotten rainforests of Madagascar and the eerie creatures of the Mayan underworld are featured, along with the majestic pumas of the high Andes, illustrating the diverse ecosystems that shape life on Earth.

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