A lot can happen at the base camp of a dinosaur dig, including saving a bird's life. James Williams gets the scoop.
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Dinos: In The Field: Dino Base Camp
A lot can happen at the base camp of a dinosaur dig, including saving a bird's life. James Williams gets the scoop.
Added: Dec 4, 2008
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Runtime: 01:54
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