Nature

Monk Seals on the Brink of Extinction

Clip: Season 40 Episode 13 | 2m 22s

The Mediterranean and the coastal waters of North Africa and western Europe were once home to hundreds of thousands of Mediterranean monk seals. These days just 300 or so remain. Over centuries they have been hunted to the brink of extinction.

Aired: 04/27/22 | Rating: NR

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