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Watership Down is a novel by Richard Adams published in 1972. It tells the story of a group of rabbits who leave their warren in search of a new home. Facing numerous challenges, including predators and environmental dangers, the rabbits strive for safety and freedom. Richly allegorical, the novel explores themes of leadership, survival, and the innate strengths of community bonds. Watership Down was adapted into an animated film in 1978, winning the Saturn Award for Best Animation in 1979, and a Netflix miniseries in 2018. 

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