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The Living Planet S1E8 — Sweet Fresh Water
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The Living Planet•Season 1•Episode 8

Sweet Fresh Water

8.9/10 · 154 votesMar 15, 198455 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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This episode covers life in streams, puddles, lakes and rivers including the various stages of the development of rivers from their headwaters right through to the deltas. Also covers the effects of silt, erosion, rocks, waterfalls and other natural features. Includes larvae, water birds, reptiles,

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Episode Summary

"Sweet Fresh Water" is episode 8 of The Living Planet season 1. It scored 8.9/10 from 154 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.8). It aired on March 15, 1984.

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