The Hummingbird Effect

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The Hummingbird Effect

Season 41 Episode 10 | 53m 13s | CC

Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.

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