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Seven Worlds, One Planet

Season 1
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating seven extraordinary continents. Seven Worlds, One Planet, presented by David Attenborough, reveals how each distinct continent has shaped the unique animal life found there.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Antarctica
    May 27, 2023
    52min
    TV-PG
    Antarctica is a land of survivors enduring the most hostile conditions on Earth. Despite the fact that 98% of the mainland is covered in ice, species from krill and penguins to elephant seals and fin whales have flourished and diversified.
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  2. S1 E2 - Asia
    May 27, 2023
    49min
    TV-PG
    Asia is the largest and most extreme continent on our planet, stretching from the Arctic Circle in the north to the tropical forests on the equator. The animals here face the hottest deserts, tallest jungles and highest mountains found anywhere on Earth.
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  3. S1 E3 - South America
    May 27, 2023
    49min
    TV-PG
    South America is the most species-rich continent on Earth. From the bone-dry deserts of the Atacama to the lush cloud forests of the Andes, South America is full of the unusual and ingenious.
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  4. S1 E4 - Australia
    November 16, 2019
    50min
    TV-PG
    Australia has been isolated for millions of years after being cast adrift at the time of the dinosaurs. The weird and wonderful animals marooned here are like nowhere else on earth, from kangaroos and cassowaries to tropical fish and sharks.
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  5. S1 E5 - Europe
    November 23, 2019
    49min
    TV-PG
    Europe is a crowded continent transformed by mankind, where extraordinary animals are found in surprising places. Today, just four percent of Europe is protected wilderness, but recent conservation efforts have thrown a lifeline to a lucky few species.
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  6. S1 E6 - North America
    May 27, 2023
    50min
    TV-PG
    More than any other continent, North America is defined by extreme weather and seasonal change. For animals that live here, this poses great challenges, but for those with a pioneering spirit, it can also offer great rewards.
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  7. S1 E7 - Africa
    May 27, 2023
    50min
    TV-PG
    Africa is home to the greatest wildlife gatherings on Earth. From tropical rainforests and the Serengeti to vast deserts and the Great Rift Valley, Africa's unique animals have managed to thrive despite the increasing threat from human activity.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Cast
David Attenborough
Studio
discovery plus Natural History
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