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S1 E3 Fascinating Madagascar – The Multifaceted Inland

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29m

1 Jan 2014

The locals of Madagascar have many origins, creating a colourful ethnic mix united by a common language. On the nature side, the bizarre shapes of the baobab trees stand for Madagascar’s uniqueness. This is what makes the island so fascinating. / Once the Black Forest lived up to its name: dark, impenetrable. A hideaway for lurking creatures. Today this highland’s natural abundance of riches captivates all comers. The Black Forest has a reputation far and wide for its unique natural landscape.

Season 1, 5 Episodes

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Madagascar – The Wild West Coast / The Forests of the Northeast

Fascinating Madagascar – The Wild West Coast / The Forests of the Northeast,

The West Coast of Madagascar is a remote region and hard to reach overland. The inland is impassable and inhospitable. But there’s an astonishing array of animals living here, where the unique island world has managed to retain its wild natural beauty. The Northeast of the country is one of the most species-rich regions in the world. For Madagascar, this is also a major trading centre for goods of all kinds. The region has retained much of its unspoiled nature.

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Madagascar – The Multifaceted Inland / Fascinating Black Forest

Fascinating Madagascar – The Multifaceted Inland / Fascinating Black Forest,

The locals of Madagascar have many origins, creating a colourful ethnic mix united by a common language. On the nature side, the bizarre shapes of the baobab trees stand for Madagascar’s uniqueness. This is what makes the island so fascinating. / Once the Black Forest lived up to its name: dark, impenetrable. A hideaway for lurking creatures. Today this highland’s natural abundance of riches captivates all comers. The Black Forest has a reputation far and wide for its unique natural landscape.

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Vosges – Wilderness in the Heart of Europe / In the Valley of the Storks

Fascinating Vosges – Wilderness in the Heart of Europe / In the Valley of the Storks,

The Vosges - home to countless species of wild animals, encompassing mountains, valleys and wide expanses of forest and fields. Creatures of all kinds make this enchanting area their homes. / The Vosges – a natural mountain landscape in the heart of Europe. The emblem of the region is the stork. Thirty years ago, they had disappeared almost entirely. Today, there are 400 resident breeding pairs in the Vosges.

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Maasai Mara – On Safari in Kenya’s Nature Paradise / Fascinating Andes

Fascinating Maasai Mara – On Safari in Kenya’s Nature Paradise / Fascinating Andes,

The Maasai Mara - the savannah in the south west of Kenya is home to hunters and the hunted. The sheer size of the herds of large animals captivate all who visit this nature reserve. It is one of the most breathtaking animal habitats in the world. / There are few places on earth that are closer to the stars than the high Andes. The enormous mountain range is unique, mysterious and amazing. Almost like a universe apart, on our planet.

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Patagonia – Untamed Wilderness / Fascinating South America – From Pantanal to the Iguacu Waterfalls

Fascinating Patagonia – Untamed Wilderness / Fascinating South America – From Pantanal to the Iguacu Waterfalls,

Patagonia, at the southernmost tip of the South America – home to a fascinating animal world. A region shaped by mountains, wind and water. It seems to be mostly uninhabited, which makes this land at the very end of the continent a paradise for animals. / The Pantanal in the south west of Brazil. The largest marsh in the world, it’s supplied by countless rivers. It is above all the unique animal life that captivates visitors to this spellbinding wetland area.

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Fascinating Places

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3 Seasons

29m

This series of short documentaries explores the world’s most fascinating places. It focuses on breathtaking landscapes, intriguing animal behavior and impressive encounters with the human inhabitants.

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