

Extraordinary Ecosystems
From the scorching sand dunes of Namibia, to the tropical Tasmanian rainforest, to the bitter waters of the Baltic Sea, view the world's most extraordinary ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Discover how nature has developed new methods of survival over millions of years, and learn how modern society uses these solutions in our everyday lives.
From the scorching sand dunes of Namibia, to the tropical Tasmanian rainforest, to the bitter waters of the Baltic Sea, view the world's most extraordinary ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Discover how nature has developed new methods of survival over millions of years, and learn how modern society uses these solutions in our everyday lives.
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