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Natural World: Episode 13
Tóm tắt
The Jungle Book's Baloo the bear character is based on the secretive sloth bear who lives in India's wildest places. The real Baloo does chase fancy ants, but his life is a lot tougher than that of his fictional friend. Narrated by David Attenborough, this is the first film ever made on these shy creatures and it follows a young male called Baloo as he grows up in the harsh Karnataka landscape, fending off foes and finding food. Baloo's mother is also nearby with two new cubs on her back, trying to keep them safe from prowling leopards.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Natural World
- Mùa
- Mùa 31
- Tập
- Tập 13
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2012-04-05
- Thời lượng
- 59 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 13 là tập 13 trong Season 31 của Natural World. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2012-04-05. Thời lượng là 59 min.
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Tập 14
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