Planet California

A celebration of California’s wildlife and wild places, and their coexistence with the 40 million people who call it home. Famous for its beaches and Hollywood, California is also a wellspring of biodiversity. Bounded by mountains, deserts and the Pacific Ocean, here are iconic wild places like Yosemite National Park and Death Valley, as well as Baja California’s lesser-known wild beauty.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Planet California

First Air Date

June 22, 2022

Last Air Date

June 29, 2022

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Wild Logic Terra Mater Factual Studios

Networks

PBS

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Close Encounters

From blue whales to kit foxes, spectacular images bring California's wildlife into sharp focus. Natural forces reshape the land, yet some species - like the bristlecone, one of the world's oldest organisms - persist, constantly adapting to a changing world. Still, in a space shared with 40 million people, is there room for all?

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