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Treasure of the Caribbean

Season 41 Episode 12 | 53m 18s

A story of hope in troubling times. The discovery of a coral reef in Belize and Guatemala, larger than the size of Manhattan, marks a new chapter in understanding corals and fish that depend on each other and in saving coral reefs worldwide.

Aired: 04/25/23 | Expires: 04/25/27
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Extras
Uncover the story of the revival of northwestern India’s legendary tiger clan.
These tigers had lost their fear of humans — and it cost them their lives.
A tiger’s dangerous behavior shocks researchers, until the reason is revealed.
Faced with a powerful male, a mother tiger must choose: mate, or protect her cubs.
At Reteti Sanctuary, caretakers prepares to release their oldest orphans into the wild.
A call comes in: a week-old elephant calf has fallen into a well.
A young zebra forms a close bond with her keeper, but not everyone is ready to share the attention.
Go behind the scenes as the team captures a historic elephant herd release.
In northern Kenya, a remarkable conservation experiment is unfolding at Reteti Sanctuary.
These Somali ostrich chicks are only weeks old, but one is struggling to stand.

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