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The Nature of Things Season 12, Episode 5: The Harp Seal

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The life history of the seal, currently the object of the great spring seal hunt; the physiology and behavior of this unusual Arctic animal, plus an examination of its 8,000-mile migration from Hudson Strait to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and back. Also a look at the seal's unique adaptation for deep diving, currently under study by biologists at the University of Guelph in Ontario Watch The Nature of Things Season 12, Episode 5 The Harp Seal in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Nature of Things Season 12, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

10 episodes
1

Banting, Best And Insulin

Season opener: The Nature of Things looks at discovery of insulin by Dr Frederick Banting and Dr Charles Best and deals with current Canadian research into diabetes.
2

Cancer In Canada

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3

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4

The Fur Trade

A look at the endangered species of animals used in the fur trade, focusing on the Canadian market
5

The Harp Seal

The life history of the seal, currently the object of the great spring seal hunt; the physiology and behavior of this unusual Arctic animal, plus an examination of its 8,000-mile migration from Hudson Strait to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and back. Also a look at the seal's unique adaptation for deep diving, currently under study by biologists at the University of Guelph in Ontario
6

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The world of the colorful bird family admired by hunters and birdwatchers alike.
7

The Polar Bear

Pictorial life history of the Arctic animals throughout the seasons.
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Lobsters and the Sea

A glimpse into the world of an unusual and amusing ocean inhabitant.
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