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Climbers’ Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
Season 1
Episode 5
It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven for rare plants and animals. Why? The rugged topography that makes this place so conducive for climbing has also created a place where rare species thrive.
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12:13
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13:32
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12:24
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16:32
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9:34
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10:06
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10:14
Exploring LIDAR: Tech using lasers to reveal the deep history beneath our world’s surface.

13:02
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9:46
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9:46
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7:23
The Bonneville Salt Flats took millions of years to form. We altered it in a century.