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Synopsis
A feature-length documentary showing the changing world of nature, the sky, the sea, the sun, planets, insects and volcanic action. A story of nature's strange and intricate designs for survival and her many methods of perpetuating life.
Winston Hibler
Cast
James Algar
Director
James Algar
Writer

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