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How Jaguars Are Saving Sea Turtles

Season 44 Episode 4 | 2m 53s

On Costa Rica’s coast, jaguars are doing more than hunting. They’re helping sea turtles survive. As researcher Carolina Perez tracks nests with makeshift tools, she uncovers an unlikely balance between predator and prey.

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