Wild Central America
TV-PG 2020 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 10.0 · Documentary
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Join narrator Nigel Marven as he discovers the colourful and varied wildlife and culture of Central America.
Directed by Nigel Marven
Network: National Geographic
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Brian Cade Narrator (voice)
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