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How the Himalayas Changed the World

Season 7 Episode 5 | 10m 04s

We may have the Himalayas to thank for everything from the rise of giant flightless birds in Madagascar; to the disappearance of plants from Antarctica; to the expansion of the great grasslands of North America, and more.

Aired: 09/24/24
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