Episode

Natural World: God's Acre

Name: Natural World: God's Acre
Released: 1984-01-02
Duration: 50 min
Cast: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, Juliet Stevenson, Andrew Sachs, John Hannah

Natural WorldSeason 11984-01-02

Overview

The wildebeest path on their endless migration is impeded several times by rivers. The waterways have certain dangers that can can result in death for the wildebeest, mainly the Nile crocodile.

Details

Series: Natural World
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 10
Air date: 1984-01-02
Runtime: 50 min

Episode context

God's Acre is Episode 10 in Season 1 of Natural World. It aired on 1984-01-02. The runtime is 50 min.

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