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Great Migrations

“Move as millions. Survive as one.”

201045m / epDocumentary

First aired

November 7, 2010

7.7

TMDB Score

77% match · 31 votes

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Science of Great Migrations

Miniseries · Nov 7, 2010 · 45m

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Born to Move

Nov 7, 2010 · 45m

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Need to Breed

Nov 7, 2010 · 45m

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Science of Great Migrations

Nov 7, 2010 · 45m

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Feast or Famine

Nov 14, 2010 · 45m

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Race to Survive

Nov 14, 2010 · 45m

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Behind the Scenes

Nov 14, 2010 · 45m

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Rhythm of Life

Nov 20, 2010 · 45m

Borne of suffering, desperation, and starvation, every migration is a death-defying journey, filled with countless obstacles. Science of Great Migrations will go behind breathtaking images of migration and show how scientists learn from and study these magnificent spectacles of nature. The iconic migration of wildebeest in the Serengeti; the 1,800 mile flight path of the monarch butterfly; the two-month pilgrimage of the southern elephant seal off Patagonia; and the perilous journey of African elephants in Mali together give scientists a look into this dangerous world of migration. Advances in scientific technology and data collection are revealing a new understanding of animal decision-making, swarm dynamics and the inner workings of a herd, flock or pod.

About the Series

Documentary

Synopsis

Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, this documentary tells the powerful stories of many of the planet's species and their movements, while revealing new scientific insights with breathtaking high-definition clarity and emotional impact. The beauty of these stories is underscored by a new focus into these species; fragile existence and their life-and-death quest for survival in an ever-changing world.

First aired: November 7, 2010
Last aired: November 20, 2010
Seasons: 1 season · 7 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: English
Network: National Geographic