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KALAHARI – The Flooded Desert

Season 22 Episode 4 | 53m 21s

Unlike most of the world's major rivers which empty into the sea, the Okavango River in Africa empties into a desert. This film captures the unique interaction between the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango River delta, examining its impact on the region's richly diverse wildlife.

Aired: 11/08/03
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