On the immense beaches that separate the Atlantic Ocean from the tropical forest, Darly Itoumba and his team watch over the leatherback turtles every night. A veritable prehistoric animal emerging from the abyss of the ocean, leatherback turtles are threatened by human activities but tirelessly, they return to lay eggs on Gabonese beaches and under the benevolent gaze of Darly.
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Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Umphang Sanctuary, the largest in Thailand, is an outstanding biodiversity refuge in Asia.
A natural paradise located off the coast of Guinea Bissau, the Bissagos archipelago is a strategic place for the conservation of the planet's biodiversity.
On the immense beaches that separate the Atlantic Ocean from the tropical forest, Darly Itoumba and his team watch over the leatherback turtles every night. A veritable prehistoric animal emerging from the abyss of the ocean, leatherback turtles are threatened by human activities but tirelessly, they return to lay eggs on Gabonese beaches and under the benevolent gaze of Darly.
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.
Visit 4 threatened biodiversity hotspots that are crucial to Earth's survival.
Who are those brave, ready to face valiantly these snowstorms, this freezing humidity which never leaves you when it seizes you? They are golden eagles. Their wingspan exceeds two meters. Even from this distance, you can feel the power of the animal. Behind this royal dance hides the hunting instinct of a super predator. However, on the ground, prey is scarce at the end of winter. My eye is drawn to an aerial gathering. I can't count them all. They are vultures, the first raptors to be served on the remains.
South East Asia offers mysterious old cultures, steaming cook-shops, exotic plants and animals, and monks deep in prayer. A journey through this area reveals everything that life has to offer. We visit Myanmar, where tourism is still in its infancy and undisturbed temples and nature are sights to behold. Then, in Cambodia we find the mysterious temples of Angkor. And finally, we head over to Vietnam to enjoy the beaches, rivers, and Buddhist pagodas.
South East Asia offers mysterious old cultures, steaming cook-shops, exotic plants and animals, and monks deep in prayer. A journey through this area reveals everything that life has to offer. We visit Myanmar, where tourism is still in its infancy and undisturbed temples and nature are sights to behold. Then, in Cambodia we find the mysterious temples of Angkor. And finally, we head over to Vietnam to enjoy the beaches, rivers, and Buddhist pagodas.
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 world's driest desert and its oddly rich coast, both teeming with life.
Travel to the extreme south to experience one of Earth's most diverse regions.
Coral Kingdoms was filmed on the kaleidoscopic reefs of Indonesia and the Maldives Islands.
Watch fruit-harvesting creatures use their treasure to conquer new territories.
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.
Trek across a 120-million-year-old paradise where remarkable species rule.
Its extraordinary dimensions, as long as 10 meters, and shape in the form of silver ribbon, inspired the myth of the sea serpent. For the past two years, scientific buoys, immersed at a depth of two thousand meters in the Mediterranean off the French Riviera, have attracted countless species of pelagic fish, among them the Giant Oarfish also known as the "King of Herrings," drifting vertically, alone or by pairs. With the help of the world expert in Giant Oarfish and logistic collaboration of enthusiasts a scientific expedition reveals the biology of this enigmatic ambassador of the abyss.
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