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Redwoods are the tallest living trees on the planet, and one of the best places to see them is northern California's Redwood National Forest. Two naturalists think they have found the world's tallest tree hidden among the many giants. One daring researcher climbs to the top to see how the tree measures up, learning much about the species along the way. Crittercam®
In the Northwest Hawaiian Islands the Hawaiian monk seal fights for survival. Only two out of ten pups make it to their second birthday. Crittercam® has already revealed that the seals face stiff competition from other predators when finding food. Now, two National Geographic grantees investigate the hungry sharks that may be preying on these endangered seals. Adventure and Exploration
Wild Chronicles travels to Cuba where two biologists explore underwater caves to discover what lives beneath the Earth's surface. Cave-diving is always a dangerous endeavor, especially if it has never been explored before. But the reward of discovering a new species is well worth the effort. Stories from the Wild
Using maggots to clean infected wounds was standard medical practice in the U.S. a century ago, but antibiotics have since replaced these creepy healers. Watch as a bio-surgical researcher in the United Kingdom and a doctor in Oregon put hungry maggots to the test on some stubborn wounds. Judging from the results of their research, this treatment may be coming soon to a hos! pital near you. Air Date
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