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Peek inside wild worlds, where primordial species thrive amid natural wonders.
Peek inside wild worlds, where primordial species thrive amid natural wonders.
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Glide over lofty peaks, ancient forests, and warm lakes, where water is life.
Peek inside wild worlds, where primordial species thrive amid natural wonders.
The Irrawaddy Delta in southern Myanmar is home to the most diverse mangrove forests in the world. The forests serve as natural protection against cyclones that regularly strike the region. The Irrawaddy's widely branching tributaries not only provide schools of fish and rich nutrients, but also function as the most important transport route for the people living in the delta. The greengrocer couple U Tin Hlaing and Daw Khin Lay supply the villages downstream with their fresh produce. But they do not go any further than the Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary. From that point on, the river becomes increasingly turbulent, too dangerous for their small, flat boat. The sanctuary is home to a variety of animal species including the rare Irrawaddy dolphins, saltwater crocodiles, birds of prey such as black kites and brahminy kites, migratory birds such as spoon-billed sandpipers, woodcocks, great cormorants and various anatids. Ranger Lha Soe Win and his colleagues regularly patrol the nature reserve to monitor the animal population and make sure the mangroves are no longer illegally logged for firewood. Since the 1970s, the mangrove population has declined by more than 60 percent, with dramatic consequences for the inhabitants of the delta. Cyclone Nargis, the most devastating cyclone to date, claimed the lives of around 130,000 Burmese in 2008. Together with scientists from the conservation charity Flora and Fauna International, the rangers are working on reforesting the mangroves to restore their function as a natural barrier in the future.
The journey leads through one of the most fascinating delta landscapes in the world. Starting in the untouched jungle of the Tumucumaque in the north of the Amazon delta, the journey continues south by boat across the 30 kilometre wide river to the Ilha de Maraj. The largest river island in the world, as large as Switzerland, is surrounded by wide beaches, mangrove forests and floodplain forests. On the island untouched jungle and wet savannah characterise the land. Fishermen and aai farmers live from the fruits of nature on the edge of the numerous river veins and flood plains and the collection of medicinal plants serves here, far away from civilization, as a living for the people. On the south side of the delta in the city of Belem we explore the exotic world of the famous Ver-o-Peso market with its impressive variety of fish, tropical fruits, spices and medicinal herbs.
Like us, humans, they are primates sometimes their gestures resemble ours, their looks, their expressions... We most often think about the Amazonian jungle when we think of our cousin the monkey.
Today, the grizzly bear is a star in Yellowstone National Park (United States)! But the history of the bear is rooted in that of a large family of mammals: the carnivores, which appeared 60 million years ago.
Born after a landslide, the Kaindy Lake has been covering for 100 years a sunken forest which stands with its ghostly trunks in the middle of electric blue water.
Between the plains of the pampas and the peaks of the Andes, the condor, the sacred bird is close to extinction. In Argentina, Vanesa Astore and her team lead a reintroduction program by promoting their reproduction in captivity. In addition to the creation of a network of protected natural areas for the conservation of condors, Vanesa is committed to the fight against the use of toxic baits by cattle breeders.
In Madagascar, Mahefa travels through isolated forests to meet the Betsileos, the local populations who participate in her lemur study and preservation program. Threatened by deforestation which is ravaging the entire island, the iconic Malagasy animal suffers from this scourge which also contributes to the worsening of the poverty of the inhabitants. Through real expeditions to the hearts of the forests, Mahefa makes young and old aware of the protection of their environment.
The decline of the pangolin is staggering. Virtually exterminated from all over Asia, it still survives in Africa. But the Asian market demands ever increasing quantities, the value of its scales reaching disproportionate prices. A new symbol of human greed, the animal will not last long. Despite this dire fate, Tessa wants to believe in another future for the pangolin. She joined forces with the Aka pygmies in the great forest of the Congo Basin to come to the aid of this endearing animal, the last vestige of prehistoric times.
Beneath the Sea a compilation of spectacular underwater images from around the world. Captured in exclusively in 8K digital, Beneath the Sea features an award-winning original score by Alan Williams.
Coral Kingdoms was filmed on the kaleidoscopic reefs of Indonesia and the Maldives Islands.
Enter the danger zone with the Kakumbi pups as lions push into Manzi territory.
Pursue old friends and a breakaway Manzi trio, then see the Kakumbi make a kill.
Discover the challenges and firsts growing animal babies face in the wild.
Travel to the extreme south to experience one of Earth's most diverse regions.
In the west of India live wildcats which you wouldn't expect in India: lions. They live and roam freely in a surrounding where natives live as well. The Maldhari are proud to live in a region together with the lions, although they kill their cattle now and then. The north of Gujarat is mostly a desert where seminomads live. The Fakirani Jat breed a very special camel race: Karai-Camels which are able to swim. The camels swim daily around 3 kilometres to mangrove islands to feed.
In western China, along the border to Tibet is the Baima Snow Mountain reserve. Both humans and animals have to be persistant, willpowered and strong to be able to survive in over 3000 metres height. The Baima snow mountain reserve is one of the most mysterious and impenetrable regions of the world, full of breathtaking beauty and contrasts.
Tour the last temperate cloud forest and the islands' remarkable microclimates.
Experience scorching summer heat and the cool relief of fall rain on the Dehesa.
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