The Amazon of the East — Season 1, Episode 2: Gift to the Earth
Documentary • 50 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
Travelling further down the Kinabatangan River, wildlife photographer Cede Prudente checks out a trap set to capture the elusive Clouded Leopard. We meet a man dedicated to rescuing Sun Bears from the illegal pet trade. Cede witnesses two million wrinkly bats leaving for their nightly feed as the raptors hunt them. And we meet the group trying to detect animal to human viruses.
About The Amazon of the East
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.