tvcal
Nature

Nature

1982Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 8pm ET44 Seasons683 Episodes7.9TMDB
PBS

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

Created by: Thomas Lovejoy, George Page
Season 20 · Episode 3

Africa: Voices of the Forest

Aired Sep 23, 2001at 8PM·53m

Deep in the central African rainforest, a struggle for survival rages. This episode takes a close look at how booming overseas markets for rainforest trees threaten the existence of two groups of Africans. Cameroon's Baka people, a traditional rainforest group, have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries, but now the sound of electric saws deafens the daily music of birds and monkeys. monkey, video link In Accra, the capital of Ghana, Annan Cedi, a coffin maker, needs these precious rainforest woods to construct fantasy coffins for international clients. Will the Baka be able to protect their ancient way of life and with it, an invaluable eco-system? And will Annan be able to maintain his business?

Where to Watch

Loading...

Streaming data provided by JustWatch

Episode FAQ

Direct answers for episode-level questions and details.

When did Nature Season 20 Episode 3 air?

Nature Season 20 Episode 3 aired on September 23, 2001 at 8 PM ET.

How long is Nature Season 20 Episode 3?

This episode runs for approximately 53 minutes.

Comments

Comments coming soon

Discuss episodes with other viewers