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The Baking Deserts
Episode 6 of 12
David Attenborough visits the hottest and driest places on earth. In the Mojave desert he finds a plant that has been growing there for more than 10,000 years.
David Attenborough visits the hottest and driest places on earth, which are home to some amazing animals, plants and desert-living people. In the Mojave desert he finds a plant that has been growing there for more than 10,000 years. When the rain eventually falls, dead plants move and disperse their seeds, and flowers put on a dazzling display.
Last on
Sat 12 Jul 2014
10:05
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Snare of silk
Duration: 01:48
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Furnace flora
Duration: 03:46
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Ships of the desert
Duration: 03:17
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Desert survivor
Duration: 02:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Adrian Neal |
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Writer | David Attenborough |
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