It is SO sad that this beautiful land is getting destroyed by us. I will probably not have the chance to see this beauty in person and even sadder that it may not be around to see in person by my children.
Explore an extraordinary region where water and land life intermingle six months out of the yearJourney into a tropical jungle of staggering beauty. Here, torrential rains annually transform the dry forest floor into a watery world where some of the most extraordinary and uncommon wildlife flourish. In waters 50 feet deep, you’ll encounter graceful river dolphins navigating through flooded treetops and the usually lethargic three toed sloth swimming agilely among the branches. Watch an arrowhana fish leap through the air to grab a beetle perched on a tree trunk, and meet two masterful hunters the electric eel and the notorious piranha. You’ll witness the wonders of nature in what has been called “the greatest evolutionary theater in the world. Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest
Release Year: 1990 Duration: 57 min Availability:
Related: Environment, History, International, Science & Nature, National Geographic Journey into a tropical jungle of staggering beauty. Here, torrential rains annually transform the dry forest floor into a watery world where some of the most extraordinary and uncommon wildlife flourish. In waters 50 feet deep, you’ll encounter graceful river dolphins navigating through flooded treetops and the usually lethargic three toed sloth swimming agilely among the branches. Watch an arrowhana fish leap through the air to grab a beetle perched on a tree trunk, and meet two masterful hunters the electric eel and the notorious piranha. You’ll witness the wonders of nature in what has been called “the greatest evolutionary theater in the world. Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 08/10/09 by Renee
It is SO sad that this beautiful land is getting destroyed by us. I will probably not have the chance to see this beauty in person and even sadder that it may not be around to see in person by my children. Posted 07/13/09 by Dale
entertaining...;educational...excellent Posted 07/12/09 by maria barron
thank you making it possible to view NG material for free. of course i could not afford at this time to purchase a documentry that is so educational and Fun to watch with with my preschoolers and kindergardner who has a ton of questions. thanks |
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