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Enter the hidden worlds among the branches of five of Africa's most iconic trees. A majestic baobab uses its hollow trunk to store water in case of drought; while in Botswana, the flamboyant sausage tree seduces pollinators with its bright flowers and oversized fruit. Prepare to be startled by the incredible animal activity they inspire--some never before seen on film.
Located on the Malilangwe Game Reserve in southern Zimbabwe, this 800-year-old baobab is a remarkable tree containing its own ecosystem. Capable of withstanding extreme drought by storing water in its hollow trunk, it draws a multitude of wildlife, from elephants who strip its bark in search of food, to vultures that nest on its branches. Remarkably, it also has another gift: a velvety fruit packed with an astonishing cocktail of nutrients. To witness the baobab is to be awed by the natural forces that produced it.
A year in the Amazon rainforest monitors the cycle of a massive Brazil nut tree and its symbiotic relationship with the jungles' wild residents.
An up-close look at one of the tallest mangrove trees on Earth, standing along the Pacific coast of Mexico, and the variety of species living among its tangled roots.
A year monitoring the monkey puzzle trees of Chile highlights the unique relationships the conifers have with each other and with the wildlife around them.
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