Gabon: the Last Eden
- TV Movie
- 20072007
Gabon is an unlikely Eden where relentless predators stalk prey in lush forests and primates, who have not yet learned to fear man, live right alongside forest elephants. Against all odds, o... Read allGabon is an unlikely Eden where relentless predators stalk prey in lush forests and primates, who have not yet learned to fear man, live right alongside forest elephants. Against all odds, one visionary African leader and a group of dedicated scientists defied the conventional wi... Read allGabon is an unlikely Eden where relentless predators stalk prey in lush forests and primates, who have not yet learned to fear man, live right alongside forest elephants. Against all odds, one visionary African leader and a group of dedicated scientists defied the conventional wisdom that insists oil and logging are the only way to bring prosperity to an impoverished ... Read all
The photography and narration combine to give a fascinating view of the complex interaction within the natural "community," and with human actions, both pros and cons.
Introduction to the animal life of Gabon, the human factors affecting their environment, and rather encouraging details of one leader's actions to limit some of the most destructive activities.
The political side, I believe, is *not* heavy-handed. Rather, it is presented in an informative way that is thought-provoking.
- wave2450
- Nov 7, 2019
