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The Science That Inspired Avatar: The Way Of Water

James Cameron has explained to National Geographic how the symbiotic relationships and ecosystems of Earth inspired Pandora.

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TV on black wall showing title card of Avatar the way of water alongside the face of a Na'vi

Parts of the fantasy world were inspired by reality. Image Credit: Hamara/Shutterstock.com

Video Credit: National Geographic

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDDecember 21, 2022

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