Capturing San Diego: America's Wildest City

Season 43 Episode 3

About the Episode

In "San Diego: America's Wildest City," the creators take you behind the scenes of their ambitious two-year journey to capture the incredible biodiversity of this urban landscape. Despite the city's transformation by human development—dams, highways, and skyscrapers—the film reveals the resilience of wildlife in adapting to this new environment.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 12m 08s

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