Desert Worlds
Desert plants spend decades in suspended animation waiting for rain, or they travel to find it. They survive using weapons, camouflage and surprising alliances with animals.
Deserts are hostile - temperatures soar and water is rare. Yet plants find extraordinary ways to survive. They may grow imperceptibly slowly or travel the landscape looking for water. Others wait decades in suspended animation for rain to power an explosion of colour across the dunes.
Desert plants protect their water stores from animals and from each other, using vicious spines, camouflage or by forging alliances with animals. Plants have invaded the most dangerous deserts on Earth, overcoming salt, fire and toxic bird droppings to bring life and colour to these harsh landscapes.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Executive Producer | Michael Gunton |
| Series Producer | Rupert Barrington |
| Producer | Paul Williams |
| Production Manager | Melanie Hoffman |
Broadcasts
- Sun 30 Jan 2022 19:00
- Fri 4 Feb 2022 00:1091热爆 One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Fri 4 Feb 2022 00:5591热爆 One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
Wed 9 Feb 2022 03:15- Sun 13 Feb 2022 16:3591热爆 One except Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 9 Jun 2024 16:3591热爆 One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
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