Episode
Natural World: Treasure Of The Andes
Overview
Documentary looking at the camels living amongst the dramatic scenery of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Details
- Series
- Natural World
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1993-04-04
Episode context
Treasure Of The Andes is Episode 13 in Season 11 of Natural World. It aired on 1993-04-04.
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