Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people has long intrigued scientists. They became Muslims long before the Islamization of Africa, and their language, Swahili, is infused with Arabic.
For thousands of years, men have painted no less than 35,000 rock paintings on the walls of these caves.
Having a great banquet is a very different thing from snacking on tapas.
Explores Singapore's hidden wilderness - overlooked areas of the island that are home to an astonishing variety of fascinating creatures.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens' wetlands and lakes are the lifeblood for a community of exceptional wonders living in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What life is like for a fauna that resisted leaving its home and has now experienced an explosion of biodiversity of fish, birds, reptiles and marine mammals.
Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people has long intrigued scientists. They became Muslims long before the Islamization of Africa, and their language, Swahili, is infused with Arabic.
For thousands of years, men have painted no less than 35,000 rock paintings on the walls of these caves.
Despite being an essential element for life, we are making worse and worse use of water.
Fascinating Places
Humidity monopolises the atmosphere. Water overflows everywhere and more than half of the rain goes back to the clouds by the transpiration of the leaves.
This Spanish island was made a biosphere reserve over 25 years ago and is now inhabited by animals and plants that can be found nowhere else in the world.
Explores Singapore's islands - far from the city, past the port, hidden from view lies an undiscovered wilderness.
Korea's mountains and seas were significantly damaged during the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War.
Grassland is the Earth's second largest ecosystem on land. China's grassland makes up an important part of the Eurasian Steppe.
Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people has long intrigued scientists. They became Muslims long before the Islamization of Africa, and their language, Swahili, is infused with Arabic.
The land linking the two American continents is home to rich and diverse rainforests.
Breakers have been crashing onto the Atlantic coast for thousands of years. It is a mineral world of earth, rock and water, swept by raging winds.
The Ocean...the world's largest ecosystem. Almost 3 million square kilometres of water surrounds China,
The airport on the island of Baltra in the Galapagos is about two hours from Quito, Ecuador.