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Episode 5 | Water
In the EARTH A New WIld final episode, Sanjayan explores humankind’s relationship with the Earth’s most important resource: water. Unraveling dramatic connections between fresh water and the health of the planet, he uncovers spectacular wildlife stories that center on managing the natural pulse of the planet’s water.
Episode Clips
Wonderful Cichlids: Mouth Breeders
Cichlids are a wonder of evolution. These cichlids use a unique mouth breeding behavior.
Wonderful Cichlids: Eating Dirt
Some species of cichlid, which eat tiny insects and crustaceans, will swallow sand.
A Natural History Detective Story: Encountering a Snail
Sanjayan describes why a snail is more dangerous than a hippo.
A Natural History Detective Story: A Shallow Water Problem
Expert Jay Stauffer explains why the problems of Lake Malawi are a shallow water issue.
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