In Protecting Rhinos From Poachers, naturalist Steve Backshall flies across a wildlife reserve to locate Rodney, a male rhino. Rodney is tranquilized, then Steve attaches a collar to him so that he can be located and protected in the future. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Protecting the Redwoods, Earth's Tallest Trees, host Simon Reeve journeys to the towering redwoods, some of the oldest and tallest trees on the planet. These giants are in danger, with 95% of the original redwoods already cut down and poachers still threatening their survival. But conservationists are stepping up, using methods like biomimicry to bring these mighty trees back to life, all while Simon climbs 250 feet to see it firsthand! This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In Protecting the Manatee in Belize, host Simon Reeve journeys to Belize, home to one of the last large populations of manatees. These gentle marine giants, surprisingly related to elephants, face grave danger as reckless boating claims around 50 lives annually. Simon visits Wild Tracks, a rehabilitation center, where he meets baby manatees in recovery and witnesses a heartwarming release of one back into the wild. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In Protecting Rhinos From Poachers, naturalist Steve Backshall flies across a wildlife reserve to locate Rodney, a male rhino. Rodney is tranquilized, then Steve attaches a collar to him so that he can be located and protected in the future. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Protecting the Redwoods, Earth's Tallest Trees, host Simon Reeve journeys to the towering redwoods, some of the oldest and tallest trees on the planet. These giants are in danger, with 95% of the original redwoods already cut down and poachers still threatening their survival. But conservationists are stepping up, using methods like biomimicry to bring these mighty trees back to life, all while Simon climbs 250 feet to see it firsthand! This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In Protecting the Manatee in Belize, host Simon Reeve journeys to Belize, home to one of the last large populations of manatees. These gentle marine giants, surprisingly related to elephants, face grave danger as reckless boating claims around 50 lives annually. Simon visits Wild Tracks, a rehabilitation center, where he meets baby manatees in recovery and witnesses a heartwarming release of one back into the wild. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.