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The Oldest Mammal on the Planet

1m 38s
Analysis of one Amino acid in Bowhead Whales' tissue is revealing astonishing information about their age. There are some estimates that the whales could be over 200 years old, making them one of the oldest animals on the planet.
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Dolphin Mud Walls

2m 11s
In the shallows of Florida Bay, the fish can be very difficult to catch. Dolphins solve the problem by creating walls of mud that trap the nearby fish.
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The Himalayas - Preview

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The highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayan range is far-reaching, spanning thousands of miles, and holds within it an exceptionally diverse ecology. An exploration of the diversity of wildlife and habitats of this mountain chain starring the mysterious snow leopard.
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Filming Raccoons is Hard

4m 45s
In this web-exclusive video, Producer Susan Fleming discusses the trials and tribulations that come with trying to capture high-quality images of raccoons in the pitch black.
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Urban Territories

2m 34s
How does the size of urban raccoon territory compare to that of its rural counterpart? This web-exclusive video interviews experts who participated in a study to learn more about raccoon city geography.
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Raccoon First Night Out

5m 52s
A raccoon mother gathers her kits to leave the security of their natal den and descend 60 feet, head first, into the darkness for their first touch on solid ground.
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A Sense of Curiosity

2m 44s
In this web-exclusive video, experts discuss the connection between raccoon dexterity, the animal's immense curiosity in objects, and intelligence.
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The Importance of Play

1m 13s
This web exclusive video looks at the benefits of engaging in animal play: illustrating how things work, the physics of the world, and what to do and what not to do.
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