Saving paradise — Season 1, Episode 6: The Wild Archipelago of the Bissagos Islands

Episode synopsis

A natural paradise located off the coast of Guinea Bissau, the Bissagos archipelago is a strategic place for the conservation of the planet's biodiversity. Only 23 of its 88 islands are inhabited by a population very respectful of its environment. They are an ideal refuge for a rich wildlife. Among them, we find the only hippos in the world that live part of their time in sea water, as well as crocodiles, manatees, sand fiddler crabs and periophthalmus, strange fish with frog-like eyes.

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
• E7The Chocolate Hills of Bohol
• E8Yala National Park — An Eden in Sri Lanka
• E9Daintree Rainforest Australia of the Origins
• E10Pantanal — A Biosphere Reserve in Danger
• E11Torres del Paine, Jewel of Patagonia
• E12Canaima and the Venezuelan Tepuis
• E13USA: Grand Canyon — A Heritage to Be Preserved