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Witness animals adapt to life in cities as they strive to survive in new habitats.
Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities, and witness the remarkable ways they meet the challenges of surviving in the newest habitat on the planet.
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Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities, and witness the remarkable ways they meet the challenges of surviving in the newest habitat on the planet.
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Preview: S1 | 30s | Witness animals adapt to life in cities as they strive to survive in new habitats. (30s)
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Preview: Ep3 | 30s | As cities grow, animals are displaced. Witness their stories of conflict and resolution. (30s)
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