The Amazon of the East

Name: The Amazon of the East
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 4
Cast: Cede Prudente, Michael Cove, Michael Cove, Gidan, Marc Ancrenaz

Originating in the hidden heart of Borneo, the Kinabatangan River winds its way for more than 560 kilometers before feeding into the rich coral reefs of the Sulu Sea. We follow local wildlife photographer, Cede Prudente, as he captures the destruction, drama and diversity of life that the river supports in the hopes of raising awareness of the challenges facing the river system.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Kinabatangan: Der Amazonas des Ostens

First Air Date

January 22, 2017

Last Air Date

January 24, 2017

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Wild Fury WildBear Entertainment

Networks

ZDF

S01E03

Balancing the Scales

Documenting the Kinabatangan river in Borneo, wildlife photographer Cede Prudente meets village elder Patti Arsah and his grandson. Biologist Marc Ancranez works with villagers to save humankind's closest genetic relative - the orangutan. Conservationist Luke Evans attaches a satellite tracker to a wild Saltwater Crocodile, and Cede completes his once in a lifetime journey.

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