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5 Thriving Ecosystems that Defy the Odds

Some ecosystems are thriving in such harsh environments, it can be hard to believe. Understanding these ecosystems can help us protect or repair them, and it can also help us appreciate how incredibly resilient and creative living things can be! Join Hank Green for an awesome new episode of SciShow.

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