The Natural History of the Baja

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.

Season 4 Episode 1 | 28m 0s | CC

Explore the natural history of the Peninsula of Baja California through its geography, vegetation variances and endemic species. The program looks at the isolation and ecology of the region, and examines the many species of plants and animals adapted to the Baja.

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