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"A historically large irruption of snowy owls during the winter of 2013-2014 brought them across the eastern US, and farther south than usual. Scientists used this opportunity to attach GPS tracking devices to some snowy owls to increase understanding of their winter behavior and migration."-- Provided by publisher.
13) Butterflies
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.
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"In this richly illustrated volume, a leading neurobiologist presents fascinating stories of plant migration that reveal unexpected connections between nature and culture. When we talk about migrations, we should study plants to understand that these phenomena are unstoppable. In the many different ways plants move, we can see the incessant action and drive to spread life that has led plants to colonize every possible environment on earth. The history...
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1 videodisc (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Every year, millions of animals embark on epic journeys on an astonishing scale, crossing hostile landscapes, traveling hundreds of miles, overcoming fearsome obstacles, and facing intense dangers in a race to reach their destination. Follow caribou, elephants, and zebra on breathtaking wildlife adventures, journeying across hundreds of miles of Canadian arctic wilderness and African bush.
18) Fly away home
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1 videodisc (approximately 108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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A 13-year old girl and her estranged father learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them how to fly.
20) Rhythm of life
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Featuring the very best footage and spectacular orchestral score of National Geographic's Great Migrations event, this film brings together images from around the world -- filmed over 3 years -- of billions of creatures marching, swimming and flying across the world on death-defying journeys, resulting in a unique, narration-free, musical journey around the world.
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