Episode

Nature: Rulers of the Wind

Name: Nature: Rulers of the Wind
Released: 1989-04-30
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

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Overview

Scientists study birds of prey, creatures historically admired and hated, as indicators of environmental damage.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 7
Episode: Episode 19
Air date: 1989-04-30
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Rulers of the Wind is Episode 19 in Season 7 of Nature. It aired on 1989-04-30. The runtime is 53 min.

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