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The Queen of Trees

Ian Holm narrates the extraordinary story of the African sycamore fig tree and its symbiotic relationship with a tiny insect partner, the fig wasp. Neither could exist without the other, and in turn they support hundreds of other animals from ants to elephants. Each fig is a world in miniature, a stage for birth, sex and death as the tiny players battle against predators and parasites.

English
  • Originally Aired November 2, 2005
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created February 19, 2010 by
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Name Type Role
Ian Holm Guest Star