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NOVA•Season 1•Episode 5

Last of the Cuiva

6.7/10 · 11 votesMar 31, 197455 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 1•−1.2 vs season avg

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How does a primitive nomadic tribe of the Amazon basin cope with the encroachment of Western settlers? NOVA looks at both sides of the story, revealing the misunderstandings between the two cultures.

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Season 1 Episodes13

E1 8.0

The Making Of A Natural History Film

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E2 7.9

Where Did the Colorado Go?

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E3 7.8

Whales, Dolphins, and Men

The Search For Life

Last of the Cuiva

Strange Sleep

The Crab Nebula

Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation

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Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?

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E10 7.5

The First Signs Of Washoe

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E11

The Case of the Midwife Toad

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E12 10.0

Fusion: The Energy of Promise

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E13 7.6

The Mystery Of The Anasazi

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Episode Summary

"Last of the Cuiva" is episode 5 of NOVA season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 11 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on March 31, 1974.

Next: E6 · Strange Sleep Best of Season 1