The tallest trees on Earth are full of secrets...
Created with the California Academy of Sciences, The Secret Life of Redwoods follows the questions that take us inside these remarkable forests. Each episode explores one mystery of coast redwoods and the living world around them.
Take a peek into our most recent forest notes!
Episode 1: discover the special features that help coast redwoods keep reaching toward the sky.
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Episode 2:
Where Do Coast Redwoods Grow?
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Episode 3:
How Do Redwoods Communicate?
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