How an Egg Hatches
Season 37
Episode 12
About the Episode
How is it possible that an egg can be strong enough to provide protection, yet soft enough that a baby bird can break through? See the remarkable way hatchlings are able to break out of their eggs.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 45s
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