Explore the incredible biodiversity of the Grand Canyon, from the soaring condors to the elusive pink rattlesnake, and the unique challenges of its varied habitats.
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Life Thrives in the Grand Canyon
This series, Wild Grandeur, explores the surprising diversity of life thriving across Grand Canyon's ecosystems — from desert bighorn sheep navigating sheer cliff faces…
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Five Life Zones in One Mile
Dropping from the North Rim to the Colorado River, you pass through the same ecological zones you'd encounter driving from Canada to Mexico.
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Wings Over the Canyon's Ancient Walls
The California Condor, North America's largest flying land bird, nearly vanished from existence. By 1982, only twenty-two remained on Earth.
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Canyon Mammals From Rim to River
Desert bighorn sheep navigate cliff faces here with specialized hooves that act like suction cups, gripping rock ledges barely four inches wide.
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Pink Rattlesnakes and Scaly Canyon Dwellers
The Grand Canyon pink rattlesnake exists nowhere else on Earth.
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Keeping the Canyon Wild Takes Work
California condors nearly vanished from existence, dropping to just twenty-two birds worldwide in 1982.
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