Bryce Canyon National Park: Ancient Giants and the Secret Map

Episode 018

18 minutes

Episode Description

What was happening on Earth 1,600 years ago? While the Roman Empire was falling, a tiny seedling was sprouting at the top of Bryce Canyon. That tree is still alive today! Learn about the neat relationship between the old Bristlecone Pine Tree and the Clarks Nutcracker, a gray bird with an impressive memory. See if you can find out how many seeds this little guy can hide and discover how this bird saves the forest.


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