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Rivers are the lifeblood of our planet, distributing nutrients, supporting wildlife, and nourishing our cities. This series returns to tell the incredible stories of three iconic rivers - the winding Danube, the biodiverse Yukon, and the Zambezi - home to the thundering Victoria Falls.
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1. Rivers II: Zambezi
50 mins
Follow the Zambezi through Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, growing from a tiny trickle to the thundering Victoria Falls. En route, meet the hippos, elephants, lions and buffalo drawn to its wild waters.
Follow the Zambezi through Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, growing from a tiny trickle to the thundering Victoria Falls. En route, meet the hippos, elephants, lions and buffalo drawn to its wild waters.
2. Rivers II: Danube
50 mins
Europe’s Danube stretches 2,800 kilometres from the Alps to the Black Sea. From the great white pelican to the endangered sturgeon, it also supports a surprising range of wildlife. Find out how it’s coping with years of human impact.
Europe’s Danube stretches 2,800 kilometres from the Alps to the Black Sea. From the great white pelican to the endangered sturgeon, it also supports a surprising range of wildlife. Find out how it’s coping with years of human impact.
3. Rivers II: Yukon
50 mins
The Yukon in North America boasts one of the longest salmon runs in the world. Meet the rich variety of life that has made this great frozen river home, from musk ox to ice bears.
The Yukon in North America boasts one of the longest salmon runs in the world. Meet the rich variety of life that has made this great frozen river home, from musk ox to ice bears.
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