Overview
Deep in the central African rainforest, a struggle for survival rages. This episode takes a close look at how booming overseas markets for rainforest trees threaten the existence of two groups of Africans. Cameroon's Baka people, a traditional rainforest group, have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries, but now the sound of electric saws deafens the daily music of birds and monkeys. monkey, video link In Accra, the capital of Ghana, Annan Cedi, a coffin maker, needs these precious rainforest woods to construct fantasy coffins for international clients. Will the Baka be able to protect their ancient way of life and with it, an invaluable eco-system? And will Annan be able to maintain his business?
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20 - 1Africa: Savanna Homecoming September 09, 2001 -
20 - 2Africa: Desert Odyssey September 16, 2001
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20 - 3Africa: Voices of the Forest September 23, 2001
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20 - 4Africa: Mountains of Faith September 30, 2001
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20 - 5Africa: Love in the Sahel October 07, 2001
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20 - 6Africa: Restless Waters October 14, 2001
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20 - 7Africa: Leopards of Zanzibar October 21, 2001
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20 - 8Africa: Southern Treasures October 28, 2001
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20 - 9Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies November 04, 2001 -
20 - 10Dogs: the Early Years November 11, 2001 -
20 - 11Animals Behaving Badly November 18, 2001 -
20 - 12Ravens December 16, 2001 -
20 - 13Condition Black January 13, 2002 -
20 - 14The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan February 10, 2002 -
20 - 15Song of the Earth with David Attenborough April 07, 2002 -
20 - 16Big Red Roos April 14, 2002 -
20 - 17The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor May 19, 2002