Mission: Impossible
04:00 PM-06:30 PM
The parched and barren landscape of the Arabian Peninsula offers a vivid backdrop for life in the harsh desert. Follow some of the desert’s most iconic creatures and learn the unique ways in which they’ve adapted to the stark conditions around them.
The Arabian landscape is a virtually waterless desert where rain scarcely falls and animals endure blistering temperatures. But for 3 months every year, a remote region on the southwest coast undergoes an amazing transformation into a lush, verdant oasis.
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It sometimes feels like mammals rule the world; there are well over 5,000 species, colonizing every corner of the globe. But in Arabia there’s a different story – this is a land where reptiles rule.
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The Arabian Desert is one of the most challenging places on earth, but the animals here are resilient and specialized. Creatures must seize every opportunity to find food, shelter and water. Adaptability is the key dune survival.
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A wadi is a waterhole, a rare place in the desert where hard bedrock traps the tiniest traces of water. All animals must come here to drink, something predators are quick to exploit.
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The Arabian Peninsula is the world's transit hub for 3 billion birds on migration to and from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Here are the majestic raptors and waders – how they fly, hunt, and survive.
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