Mountains of the Moon

Summary In the Rwenzori mountains, the wide source area of the Nile contains a spectacular feature. One snow-covered peak reaches 5000 metres (5500 yards) above sea level. Underneath its glacier, a fairy-tale forest expands, covered with Giant Lobelia and Aster plants. In this damp and cold world, the stunningly beautiful Lobelia Scarlet-tufted Malachite Sunbird lives its life. The males defend their plants, until the female birds arrive from warmer climes for the mating season. Forests at lower altitudes provide a paradise for reptiles like the insect-hunting chameleons unique to these mountains. The source furthest away from the Nile delta lies in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park. Thirteen species of primates live there, most notably the truly acrobatic Angola Colobus.

S1.E1 ∙ Mountains of the Moon

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Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : United States France Austria

Official sites : Nile - The ultimate River

Language : German

Filming locations : Africa

Production companies : Terra Mater Factual Studios

Summary In the Rwenzori mountains, the wide source area of the Nile contains a spectacular feature. One snow-covered peak reaches 5000 metres (5500 yards) above sea level. Underneath its glacier, a fairy-tale forest expands, covered with Giant Lobelia and Aster plants. In this damp and cold world, the stunningly beautiful Lobelia Scarlet-tufted Malachite Sunbird lives its life. The males defend their plants, until the female birds arrive from warmer climes for the mating season. Forests at lower altitudes provide a paradise for reptiles like the insect-hunting chameleons unique to these mountains. The source furthest away from the Nile delta lies in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park. Thirteen species of primates live there, most notably the truly acrobatic Angola Colobus.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : United States France Austria

Official sites : Nile - The ultimate River

Language : German

Filming locations : Africa

Production companies : Terra Mater Factual Studios

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