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Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown: How in the World

20 minutes 40 seconds

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Close up view of upper body of a large turtle in the grass. Caption: Giants can measure up to 6 feet long and weigh up to 700 pounds.

How in the world do bats find their way in the dark? How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? How long can tortoises really live? Viewers have questions, and Jack has answers on this episode. Part of the "Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown" series.

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Runtime: 20 minutes 40 seconds

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