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Natural World Season 37, Episode 5: Supercharged Otters
Otters are playful, adaptable and champion swimmers - they've captivated cameraman Charlie Hamilton James for the last 25 years. He's filmed them more than anyone else and now, through the eyes of three orphaned river otters, a set of ground-breaking experiments and some incredible wild encounters, Charlie wants to reveal their survival secrets and exactly why he believes they're so special. Watch Natural World Season 37, Episode 5 Supercharged Otters in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Natural World Season 37, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Supercharged Otters
Otters are playful, adaptable and champion swimmers - they've captivated cameraman Charlie Hamilton James for the last 25 years. He's filmed them more than anyone else and now, through the eyes of three orphaned river otters, a set of ground-breaking experiments and some incredible wild encounters, Charlie wants to reveal their survival secrets and exactly why he believes they're so special.
Sudan: The Last of the Rhinos
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