Episode

Nature: Cracking the Koala Code

Name: Nature: Cracking the Koala Code
Released: 2012-05-16
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 302012-05-16

Overview

Explore the day-to-day dramas of an extended family of koalas, seen through the eyes of the scientists studying their every move and vocalization.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 30
Episode: Episode 13
Air date: 2012-05-16
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Cracking the Koala Code is Episode 13 in Season 30 of Nature. It aired on 2012-05-16. The runtime is 53 min.

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