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A spadefoot toad waits under the sand for the rain, hears the sounds of other desert animals, and eventually mates and spawns other toads.

Explore remarkable terrain and wildlife found in deserts and grasslands, covering approximately half of our planet's total land area, in this fascinating program. These varied ecosystems are the perfect hunting grounds for some of the most dangerous animals on Earth. Desert sands conceal unique and venomous creatures while grassy plains provide an abundant food supply for large carnivores. In this video, 12 elite animals stand above the pack, armed...