Summary National Geographic grantee Jean Boubli travels to Brazil's Amazon rain forest to search for a wedge-capped capuchin to document the monkey on film for the first time ever and collect genetic samples to help determine if this is a new species. Stories from the Wild - On Kenya's Watamu Beach, the Watamu Turtle Watch Program assists endangered sea turtles survive a world fraught with danger. Adventure and Exploration - Host Boyd Matson follows National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay on a trip to Gabon's Loango National Park in West Africa. Fay observes new wildlife that has flourished as a result of efforts to preserve the area. Animal Encounters - A team of researchers travel to Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, to determine the level of danger that tiger sharks pose on humans. Field Reports - Once facing extinction in Japan due to now outlawed hunting, the Japanese giant salamander, which can grow up to five feet in length and weigh more than 50 pounds, is making a comeback.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Robert Ballard Boyd Matson Michael Fay Mark Olson
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Apr 9, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : National Geographic WLIW New York
Language : English
Production companies : Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Society Mission Programs WLIW New York
Summary National Geographic grantee Jean Boubli travels to Brazil's Amazon rain forest to search for a wedge-capped capuchin to document the monkey on film for the first time ever and collect genetic samples to help determine if this is a new species. Stories from the Wild - On Kenya's Watamu Beach, the Watamu Turtle Watch Program assists endangered sea turtles survive a world fraught with danger. Adventure and Exploration - Host Boyd Matson follows National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Mike Fay on a trip to Gabon's Loango National Park in West Africa. Fay observes new wildlife that has flourished as a result of efforts to preserve the area. Animal Encounters - A team of researchers travel to Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, to determine the level of danger that tiger sharks pose on humans. Field Reports - Once facing extinction in Japan due to now outlawed hunting, the Japanese giant salamander, which can grow up to five feet in length and weigh more than 50 pounds, is making a comeback.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Apr 9, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : National Geographic WLIW New York
Language : English
Production companies : Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Society Mission Programs WLIW New York
