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The Desert Speaks

Magical Michoacan

Host David Yetman takes viewers on unforgettable, bold explorations of desert landscapes. Through intriguing storytelling and stunning photography, viewers find out about the people, plants, animals and archaeology of arid regions throughout the New World. "The Desert Speaks" was produced for 19 seasons, and continues to air today.

Magical Michoacan

Season 17 Episode 1704 | 26m 20s | CC

Host David Yetman and Mexican ecologist Alberto Búrquez travel into and around Michoacán to explore its rugged coast, diverse habitats and local traditions. They visit a banana plantation to see how the fruit is readied for exportation. Further inland, a stop in one of Michoacán’s tropical forests reveals some interesting vegetation, including the Sandbox Tree and the malicious Mala Mujer shrub.

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