Episode
Natural World: Iran: Secrets of the North
Overview
The first of two programmes exploring the wildlife inhabiting this vast country, a natural crossroads that is home to animals from Asia, Europe and Africa.
Details
- Series
- Natural World
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1999-03-28
Episode context
Iran: Secrets of the North is Episode 18 in Season 17 of Natural World. It aired on 1999-03-28.
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