Episode

Nature: Acacia: Tree of Thorns

Name: Nature: Acacia: Tree of Thorns
Released: 1983-10-23
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 21983-10-23

Overview

A great variety of wildlife species live in and around the thorny acacia trees on the African plains.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 2
Episode: Episode 3
Air date: 1983-10-23
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Acacia: Tree of Thorns is Episode 3 in Season 2 of Nature. It aired on 1983-10-23. The runtime is 53 min.

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