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S12·E5 The Harp Seal

Core Aired January 3, 1972
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Synopsis

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

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When did Season 12 Episode 5 of The Nature of Things air?

Season 12, Episode 5 ('The Harp Seal') originally aired on January 3, 1972.

How long is Season 12 Episode 5 ('The Harp Seal')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Nature of Things.

What happens in The Nature of Things Season 12 Episode 5?

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 d...

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