Synopsis

Each migration—a testament to resilience born from hardship, desperation, and hunger—is a perilous journey fraught with countless challenges. *The Science of Great Migrations* will delve beyond stunning visuals to reveal how scientists observe and analyze these magnificent natural phenomena. The Serengeti’s iconic wildebeest migration; the monarch butterfly's 1,800-mile flight; the southern elephant seal’s two-month pilgrimage off Patagonia; and the hazardous travels of African elephants in Mali