Extraordinary Africa

Promo

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Synopsis

This series captures the breath-taking natural heritage of Africa...Following not only its emblematic fauna, but also the determined efforts of the researchers and naturalists in the field.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Nazinga

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    In south Burkina Faso, the Nazinga ranch is an exception in West Africa. The elephant troops here keep growing. Everywhere else in the region, theirs territory is shrinking daily. In order to save the elephant, a census is necessary. A team of scientists launched a drone, a world first, with the strictly peaceful mission of trying to count elephants.

  • Nazinga

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    In south Burkina Faso, the Nazinga ranch is an exception in West Africa. The elephant troops here keep growing. Everywhere else in the region, theirs territory is shrinking daily. In order to save the elephant, a census is necessary. A team of scientists launched a drone, a world first, with the strictly peaceful mission of trying to count elephants.

  • The Last Forest

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    This is the story of one of earth's biggest and oldest forest, situated in the Congo basin in Central Africa. This enormous forest covers over two million square kilometres and it's the earth's second green lung. A large part of this forest is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over half of the country is covered in forest.

  • The Last Forest

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    This is the story of one of earth's biggest and oldest forest, situated in the Congo basin in Central Africa. This enormous forest covers over two million square kilometres and it's the earth's second green lung. A large part of this forest is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over half of the country is covered in forest.

  • The Virunga Awakes

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    In the heart of East Congo, the Virunga National Park is one of the jewels of the nature. This Africa oldest park contains all the great extraordinary species and habitats of the continent. But saving this unique spot, classified as a World Heritage Site, is an unending fight.

  • The Virunga Awakes

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    In the heart of East Congo, the Virunga National Park is one of the jewels of the nature. This Africa oldest park contains all the great extraordinary species and habitats of the continent. But saving this unique spot, classified as a World Heritage Site, is an unending fight.

  • The Treasures of Eastern Congo

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    Discover a beautiful and magical country! Each forest, mountain, hill, volcano and savannah reveals treasures of beauty. This episode visits the Virunga, Kazhuzi Biega and Garamba National Park. An amazing journey in the heart of East Congo.

  • The Treasures of Eastern Congo

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    Discover a beautiful and magical country! Each forest, mountain, hill, volcano and savannah reveals treasures of beauty. This episode visits the Virunga, Kazhuzi Biega and Garamba National Park. An amazing journey in the heart of East Congo.

  • Zakouma

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    In Zakouma National Park, all the magic of Africa unfolds before one's eyes: elephant herds, lions, giraffes, various hippopotami… and thousands of birds. In this jewel of the Sahel, nestled between desert and luxuriant forest, not a drop of water falls for nearly 6 months of the year.

  • Zakouma

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    In Zakouma National Park, all the magic of Africa unfolds before one's eyes: elephant herds, lions, giraffes, various hippopotami… and thousands of birds. In this jewel of the Sahel, nestled between desert and luxuriant forest, not a drop of water falls for nearly 6 months of the year.

  • The Continent of Colors

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    Starting from blacks and whites, the colors of Africa are dazzling, overpowering and unforgettable. The pinks, blues, reds, grays, greens… derive from the endless adaptations that enable the fauna to survive the climate and relentless ecosystem. Beyond their sheer beauty, colors are vital to a species' success in defending, feeding and reproducing itself.

  • The Continent of Colors

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    Starting from blacks and whites, the colors of Africa are dazzling, overpowering and unforgettable. The pinks, blues, reds, grays, greens… derive from the endless adaptations that enable the fauna to survive the climate and relentless ecosystem. Beyond their sheer beauty, colors are vital to a species' success in defending, feeding and reproducing itself.