Jeremy Wade comes face to face with a prehistoric giant: the alligator gar. This ancient species has existed for 100 million years.
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River Monsters: A Prehistoric Giant
Jeremy Wade comes face to face with a prehistoric giant: the alligator gar. This ancient species has existed for 100 million years.
Added: Apr 20, 2009
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