Ultimate Survivors
Synopsis
Only 10% of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings on the Costa Rican coast will survive after emerging from their nests.
Synopsis
A mother Olive Ridley turtle emerges from her nest on the Costa Rican coast, joining hundreds of thousands returning to lay eggs. Only 10% of hatchlings survive due to ocean dangers. In the Arctic, barnacle geese face an early spring that threatens their nests. The film documents wildlife survival strategies in extreme environments, from the savanna to polar regions, as species adapt to rapid climate change.
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Why Watch
- Find out how a fawn evades a hungry cheetah.
- See how Olive Ridley turtles return to lay eggs after 10 years.
- Meet barnacle geese facing early spring challenges.
Did You Know
- Only 10% of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings survive their first year.
- Many Thomson's gazelle fawns do not survive their first hour.
- Barnacle geese parents lose 30% of their body weight during nesting.
- The Arctic is warming faster than at any rate in recorded history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood?
Only 10% of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings born on the Costa Rican coast will survive.
How much weight did the female barnacle goose lose while sitting on her eggs?
The female barnacle goose lost 30% of her body weight while sitting on her eggs for 25 days.
What is the fate of many Thomson's gazelle fawns in the savanna?
Many Thomson's gazelle fawns won't survive their first hour in the savanna due to the presence of large predators.
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