Episode
60 Minutes: The Sperm Whales of Dominica; Monkey Island; Hanging On
Overview
First, a look at a marine sanctuary protecting sperm whales. Then, a report on Hurricane Maria’s impact on Monkey Island. And, learning how sloths survive as nature’s couch potato.
Details
- Series
- 60 Minutes
- Season
- Season 56
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2023-12-24
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Sperm Whales of Dominica; Monkey Island; Hanging On is Episode 15 in Season 56 of 60 Minutes. It aired on 2023-12-24. The runtime is 43 min.
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