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Animals: Denali's Dogs Pull Their Weight
Alaska's Denali National Park is the only U.S. national park that still uses sled dogs to patrol its six million acres of artic terrain. Jorge Ribas visits the kennel.
Added: Feb 26, 2009
Views: 21629 Views
Runtime: 03:05
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