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Islands of Wonder

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Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii.

09/16/2020 | Rating TV-G

Islands of Wonder

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Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii.

Journey to three of the most exotic, mysterious and remote islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii. Isolated from the rest of the world, they harbor remarkable wildlife and pioneering human communities found nowhere else on Earth.

09/16/2020 | Rating TV-G

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Preview: S1 | 30s | Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii. (30s)

Ring-Tailed Lemurs Battle Tough Terrain Searching for Food

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 2s | In the spiny forests of Madagascar, ring-tail lemur troops search for food. (2m 2s)

Lemurs Navigate the Grand Tsingy

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Clip: Ep1 | 3m 47s | The decken’s sifaka cross miles of exposed rock to feed themselves and their young. (3m 47s)

The History Hidden in Madagascar’s Underwater Caves

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Clip: Ep1 | 3m 6s | In Madagascar’s remote western desert, divers explore a hidden pool of water. (3m 6s)

The Baobab Tree

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Clip: Ep1 | 3m 47s | The residents of Ampotaka rely on the baobab trees during Madagascar's dry season. (3m 47s)

The Return of the White Tern

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 12s | White terns were once revered by the ancient Polynesians. (2m 12s)

A Race to Honor Hawaii’s Ancestors

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Clip: Ep3 | 4m 17s | In honor of their seafaring ancestors, Hawaii hosts a 42-mile canoe race every year. (4m 17s)

The Gobies’ Ascent to Safety

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 37s | Hawaii’s upland rivers provide a safe haven from predators for young gobies. (2m 37s)

Episode 3 Preview | Hawaii

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Preview: Ep3 | 30s | The most remote island chain on Earth, Hawaii is a haven for wildlife. (30s)

The Sea Nomads of Borneo

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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 51s | On Borneo’s coast, the Bajau Laut spend much of their day hunting underwater. (1m 51s)

Indah the Orangutan and Her Treatment for Arthritis

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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 47s | Twentinolosa spends almost every day with the orangutans that dwell in Borneo's forests. (2m 47s)

How Fishermen Recycle the Trash Polluting Borneo’s Shores

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Clip: Ep2 | 3m 49s | Fishermen Rajamil and Pidel Wali walk along the shores collecting plastic to use as lures. (3m 49s)

Episode 2 Preview | Borneo

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Preview: Ep2 | 30s | In Borneo, the struggle to survive is the secret to its great diversity of life. (30s)

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