Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor

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Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor

2015

1h 29m

7.7(3 votes)

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Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor. In this landmark new BBC documentary, entomologist George McGavin takes us on a fascinating journey through a year in the life of a 400-year-old oak tree.

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