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The Tropics | Spy in The Wild 2
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The Tropics | Spy in The Wild 2

Season 38 Episode 15 | 53m 25s

The spy creatures investigate the wildlife that thrives in the tropics. They infiltrate a hippo pod, a nursery of red flying foxes, a gorilla sanctuary and the secret world of pygmy forest elephants.

Aired: 04/28/20 | Expires: 05/27/20
The Tropics | Spy in The Wild 2
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