In The First People of the Congo, host Simon Reeve travels through the Congo and meets the Baka community, the first Indigenous people of the Congo Basin. The Baka people are skilled at building huts quickly, with the women doing most of the work while the men hunt. They live simply, taking only what they need from the forest and sharing everything with one another, a lifestyle that has survived despite the challenges they faced from European colonists. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Is Logging in the Congo Worth It?, host Simon Reeve and his guide Addams are driving through the Congo after their trek and come across dirt roads made by loggers. Addams explains that while some logging is legal, there’s also a lot of illegal logging of African redwood happening, which harms the rainforest and its people. As a conservationist, Addams investigates these loggers to make sure they follow the law, but he also questions if logging, even when legal, is morally right. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Congo Adventures: Tracking Bonobos, host Simon Reeve treks through the rainforests of the Congo in search of bonobos, a gentle species of apes only found in this region. Along the way, he battles swarms of bees and tough terrain but finally discovers a family of bonobos living peacefully in the trees. These animals play a crucial role in the rainforest’s survival by spreading seeds as they eat, helping new plants and trees grow. Without the bonobos and other wildlife, the rainforest wouldn’t be able to thrive! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In The Baka People Confront Deforestation and Disease, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka people in the Congo, who live peacefully in the rainforest. He learns their biggest challenges aren't from nature, but from medical issues like malaria and conflicts with neighboring people. The dense rainforest canopy helps protect them from mosquitoes, but deforestation is making the situation worse. They share their struggles, including the long trek to get medical help and the violence they face from the Bantu. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
Take your class deep into the misty mountains with Andy! In this fun mountain gorillas worksheets, you'll:
- Discover fascinating facts about gorillas' nests, thick fur, and family life.
- Learn where mountain gorillas live and how they stay warm.
- Test your memory with quick quiz.
- Draw leaves for gorillas to munch on.
In Elephants in the Congo, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows the elephants in the Congo to a clearing. The elephants roam great distances in their search for food. Learn how they change their environment by creating highways through the Congo and through blowing bubbles in the mud to uncover minerals below the surface. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Honey Hunters of the Congo, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka community in the Congo, learning their way of life. He joins the men on a hunt through the rainforest, where they collect fruits, nuts, and fresh honeycomb from a towering tree using a smoker. Back in the village, the Baka share everything they gather, showing unity as a community. Simon gets a taste of the honey and a glimpse of how deeply connected the Baka people are to each other and the rainforest. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In A Night in the Untamed Congo, host Simon Reeve and his guide, Addams, journey into the Congo Basin, one of the most unexplored places on Earth. After traveling by boat, they trek through the rainforest, facing swampy terrain and the challenges of the wild. As night falls, they set up camp and make a fire for safety, knowing the forest’s predators are afraid of it. Addams shares how the Baka people, who live here year-round, thrive in harmony with the forest, showing how different their survival skills are from outsiders. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
Step into the (very large) footsteps of Earth’s gentle giants. This playlist of eight video clips from BBC programs Planet Earth; Seven Worlds, One Planet; and Animal Babies follows elephants as they search for water, navigate Congo forests, communicate, and rely on the matriarch to stay safe. Learn how elephant families work together, adapt to challenges, and shape their ecosystems. Perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife and habitats.
In The Great Fruit Bat Feast, narrator Sir David Attenborough considers the fruit bats of the Congo, with wings nearly a meter wide, as they embark on a journey to a remote swamp in Zambia. These bats travel hundreds of miles to feast on fruit, devouring nearly 1 billion pieces in just a few weeks! The mystery of how they know exactly when and where to go remains unsolved, but their incredible journey shows how far they’ll travel for a good meal! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The First People of the Congo, host Simon Reeve travels through the Congo and meets the Baka community, the first Indigenous people of the Congo Basin. The Baka people are skilled at building huts quickly, with the women doing most of the work while the men hunt. They live simply, taking only what they need from the forest and sharing everything with one another, a lifestyle that has survived despite the challenges they faced from European colonists. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Is Logging in the Congo Worth It?, host Simon Reeve and his guide Addams are driving through the Congo after their trek and come across dirt roads made by loggers. Addams explains that while some logging is legal, there’s also a lot of illegal logging of African redwood happening, which harms the rainforest and its people. As a conservationist, Addams investigates these loggers to make sure they follow the law, but he also questions if logging, even when legal, is morally right. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Congo Adventures: Tracking Bonobos, host Simon Reeve treks through the rainforests of the Congo in search of bonobos, a gentle species of apes only found in this region. Along the way, he battles swarms of bees and tough terrain but finally discovers a family of bonobos living peacefully in the trees. These animals play a crucial role in the rainforest’s survival by spreading seeds as they eat, helping new plants and trees grow. Without the bonobos and other wildlife, the rainforest wouldn’t be able to thrive! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In The Baka People Confront Deforestation and Disease, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka people in the Congo, who live peacefully in the rainforest. He learns their biggest challenges aren't from nature, but from medical issues like malaria and conflicts with neighboring people. The dense rainforest canopy helps protect them from mosquitoes, but deforestation is making the situation worse. They share their struggles, including the long trek to get medical help and the violence they face from the Bantu. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
Take your class deep into the misty mountains with Andy! In this fun mountain gorillas worksheets, you'll:
- Discover fascinating facts about gorillas' nests, thick fur, and family life.
- Learn where mountain gorillas live and how they stay warm.
- Test your memory with quick quiz.
- Draw leaves for gorillas to munch on.
In Elephants in the Congo, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows the elephants in the Congo to a clearing. The elephants roam great distances in their search for food. Learn how they change their environment by creating highways through the Congo and through blowing bubbles in the mud to uncover minerals below the surface. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Honey Hunters of the Congo, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka community in the Congo, learning their way of life. He joins the men on a hunt through the rainforest, where they collect fruits, nuts, and fresh honeycomb from a towering tree using a smoker. Back in the village, the Baka share everything they gather, showing unity as a community. Simon gets a taste of the honey and a glimpse of how deeply connected the Baka people are to each other and the rainforest. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In A Night in the Untamed Congo, host Simon Reeve and his guide, Addams, journey into the Congo Basin, one of the most unexplored places on Earth. After traveling by boat, they trek through the rainforest, facing swampy terrain and the challenges of the wild. As night falls, they set up camp and make a fire for safety, knowing the forest’s predators are afraid of it. Addams shares how the Baka people, who live here year-round, thrive in harmony with the forest, showing how different their survival skills are from outsiders. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
Step into the (very large) footsteps of Earth’s gentle giants. This playlist of eight video clips from BBC programs Planet Earth; Seven Worlds, One Planet; and Animal Babies follows elephants as they search for water, navigate Congo forests, communicate, and rely on the matriarch to stay safe. Learn how elephant families work together, adapt to challenges, and shape their ecosystems. Perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife and habitats.
In The Great Fruit Bat Feast, narrator Sir David Attenborough considers the fruit bats of the Congo, with wings nearly a meter wide, as they embark on a journey to a remote swamp in Zambia. These bats travel hundreds of miles to feast on fruit, devouring nearly 1 billion pieces in just a few weeks! The mystery of how they know exactly when and where to go remains unsolved, but their incredible journey shows how far they’ll travel for a good meal! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.