Water Worlds
the green planet

Sir David Attenborough discovers bizarre and beautiful water plants, which use nature's super-glue, counting, and killer spikes to get a leaf up. Some escape from animals by rolling away while others create bubbles in a magical river in Brazil.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 102

About The Green Planet:

Sir David Attenborough travels the globe to reveal the secret lives of plants.

Using pioneering camera techniques, the series takes viewers on a magical journey inside the hidden world of plants, on which all animals-including humans-are dependent.

Watch The Green Planet - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Water WorldsWater Worlds
How Vines Lasso Their Way to the Top of the Plant WorldHow Vines Lasso Their Way to the Top of the Plant World
What Photosynthesis Looks Like UnderwaterWhat Photosynthesis Looks Like Underwater
The Green Planet - TeaserThe Green Planet - Teaser
Meet the World's Biggest FlowerMeet the World's Biggest Flower
How Venus Flytraps CountHow Venus Flytraps Count

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