Saving paradise — Season 1, Episode 10: Pantanal — A Biosphere Reserve in Danger

Episode synopsis

Brazil’s largest wetland has long been a sanctuary for jaguars, reptiles, tapirs and many bird species. Plagued by exceptional drought and wildfires in 2020, it is also suffering from the development of agriculture and livestock farming. To save this unique ecosystem and its iconic species, protected areas are becoming a matter of urgency.

About Saving paradise

The breathtaking beauty of some natural sites should not obscure their role as unique ecosystems. Within them, animal species and nature live in harmony. Sadly, their wealth makes them a prime target for men’s greed. The fight to protect them is a relentless one, and the people who lead it have become true heroes of our time.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Caño Cristales — The Five-Colored River
• E2Iguazu Falls — Biodiversity Treasure
• E3Lake Kaindy, The Treasure of the Kazakh Mountains
• E4The Lost World of the Galápagos
• E5The Sanctuary of Umphang in Thailand
• E6The Wild Archipelago of the Bissagos Islands
• E7The Chocolate Hills of Bohol
• E8Yala National Park — An Eden in Sri Lanka
• E9Daintree Rainforest Australia of the Origins
• E11Torres del Paine, Jewel of Patagonia
• E12Canaima and the Venezuelan Tepuis
• E13USA: Grand Canyon — A Heritage to Be Preserved