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Journey to the Microcosmos - Season 7 Episode 11 Why Are Some Birds Blue?

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One of the spectacular details of animals in our world is just how varied their colors can be. When you look at birds, for example, you’ll see everything from mundane grays to iridescent blues. So why don’t we shine with the same iridescence of birds?

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First Air Date: Jun 24, 2019

Last Air date: Sep 30, 2024

Season: 7 Season

Episode: 234 Episode

Runtime: 10 minutes

IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users

Popularity: 14.31

Language: English

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