Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants

Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants

2017•59m•7.8/10

DocumentaryTV Movie

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7.8/10(4)

Sir David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace.

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BBC, Terra Mater Factual Studios

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EN

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David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self – Presenter

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