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The Living Planet S1E6 — Baking Deserts
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The Living Planet•Season 1•Episode 6

Baking Deserts

8.8/10 · 155 votesFeb 23, 198455 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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This episode looks at the driest parts of the earth, the deserts, and reveals the life which exists there despite the heat and lack of water. Also discusses how the deserts developed and why. Animals included are hyenas, foxes, jerboa, lizards, native cats, gerbils, scorpions,

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Episode Summary

"Baking Deserts" is episode 6 of The Living Planet season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 155 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.8). It aired on February 23, 1984.

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