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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

One lake, a million birds, an incredible story!

In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.

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About The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

Directors
Leander Ward, Matthew Aeberhard
Cast
Mariella Frostrup, Zabou Breitman, Karoline Herfurth
Genres
Documentary
Content rating
G
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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