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Hidden Kingdoms: Episode 1: Under Open Skies

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Under Open Skies

Episode 1

Episode 1: Under Open Skies

BBC One - Hidden Kingdoms, Under Open Skies

In Africa's savannah, a baby elephant shrew fights for life.

Nature documentary looking at wildlife from the perspective of tiny creatures - a baby African elephant shrew and an American grasshopper mouse.

This is the story of two young animals forced to grow up fast. 

In Africa's savannah, a baby elephant shrew learns how speed is the secret to survival amongst the largest animals on earth. And in America, a young grasshopper mouse confronts the Wild West's deadliest creatures to stake a claim of his own.

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Immerse yourself in the lives of extraordinary characters that stand a few inches tall.

Immerse yourself in the lives of extraordinary characters that stand a few inches tall. From chipmunks  to mice, be entertained and spellbound by the creatures that call the Hidden Kingdoms home.

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