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Close Encounters

Season 1 Episode 2 | 52m 33s

From blue whales to kit foxes, spectacular images bring California’s wildlife into sharp focus. Natural forces reshape the land, yet some species - like the bristlecone, one of the world’s oldest organisms - persist, constantly adapting to a changing world. Still, in a space shared with 40 million people, is there room for all? Move over Hollywood - our wildlife stars are ready for their close-up!

Aired: 06/28/22 | Expires: 07/03/25
Extras
A celebration of California's wildlife and wild places.
The Carrizo Plains come alive at night and the star of the show is the kangaroo rat.
A Baja California reef devastated by overfishing returns to life.
Scientists undertake a daring experiment to restore bighorn populations in the Sierras.
A fascinating array of wildlife adjusts to a rapidly changing world, connected by rivers.
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A fascinating array of wildlife adjusts to a rapidly changing world, connected by rivers.