This Bird Is Evolving Right in Front of Us

Season 42 Episode 14

About the Episode

In the early 2000s, an invasive snail species took over these Florida wetlands. These invasive snails were too big for many of Florida's snail kites to consume, so many birds vanished. But ten years later, these birds have made an unbelievable recovery.

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Mysterious Gathering of Sharks

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Filming Grizzly 399

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Rescuing Pets in Wartime

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