Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers
6 Episodes Available
TV-PGReality • Documentary • NatureSeason 16 Episodes
The ZambeziS1 E6Africa's Zambezi boasts the world's mightiest waterfall, heart-pounding rapids and man-eating crocs; from the upper reaches in Zambia to the delta in Mozambique, Jeremy investigates the threats to this mighty river.
The AmazonS1 E5The Amazon, the mightiest of all the rivers, comes under immense pressure; Jeremy Wade traces the epic migration of the dorado catfish and discovers the issues putting this great river at risk from leaking pipelines to impassable dams.
The MississippiS1 E4The Mississippi faces threats on several fronts; alien invaders push out iconic native fish and vast blooms of green algae strangle life from the river; Jeremy Wade meets scientists, fishermen and leaders fighting to save the river.
The DanubeS1 E3The Danube's scenic route through 10 European countries makes it a tourist magnet; poachers, invasive species and engineering projects make it one of the most endangered rivers on Earth; Jeremy Wade investigates what can be done to save it.
The YangtzeS1 E2Overfishing, industrial pollution and the loss of iconic monster fish threatens China's Yangtze River; Jeremy Wade journeys upstream to find out if there are any fish left, and meets the heroes fighting for the future of the river.
The GangesS1 E1India's mighty Ganges, a river revered by a billion Hindus as a living goddess, faces trouble; Jeremy Wade goes on a 1,500-mile mission to investigate the problems firsthand and discover what is being done to save this holy river.
Synopsis
There appears to be dramatic evidence that some of the world's most iconic rivers are in declining health. Biologist, extreme angler and Animal Planet favorite Jeremy Wade ("River Monsters") investigates the disappearance of freshwater giants from the planet's largest waterways. He talks with people who live along the Amazon, the Ganges, the Yangtze, the Mississippi, the Danube and the Zambezi to understand how exploitation and pollution have degraded these rivers that were once home to his beloved monster fish. By gathering evidence, Jeremy learns about the rivers' health and sustainability and what is being done to save them.Cast
Jeremy WadeRating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality, Documentary, Nature, Animals, EnvironmentMore Like This
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