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Then the brilliant masses take to the wing, heading to a place they've never been. Their only map, imprinted on their genes. A mysterious interplay of sun on eyes and antennae, an uncanny sense of magnetic north guides the way. It will take five mont

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Only the fit and the lucky will inherit the relay race of their lives. It is a race that is increasingly endangered like many of the world's great migrations. Climate change disrupts weather patterns and exploding human populations encroach on their

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Soon there may be violence as males joust to win female affections. But for now, everyone enjoys a touching reunion. The calf, out of his depth among these goliaths, returns to the mentoring eye of his mother. He may not leave her for another 10 year

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But there is desperation here for the crocs well. Eat well now, and they may survive leaner times for months even a year. It's easy to forget that death is as vital to the herd as life. The young emerge from this brutal baptism stronger and wiser. Ba

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Todd: So, greg you were saying you had brothers and they always picked on you like all older brothers do. Do you have any stories about your brothers used to do to you? Greg: Ah, yes, you know I think back on some of the crazy fights we had and it is

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Ginger: I cant believe it. Youre late again! Fred: I got caught up at work. What are you so worked up about? Ginger: Ive had it up to here with your excuses . If you knew you were going to be late, why didnt you call? Weve been over this a hundred ti

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