Synopsis
Bruce Parry reaches the halfway point of his epic journey in the vast nature reserve of Mamiraua, home to the Amazon's most iconic species. He lives with the Ribeirinho, the river people.
- Programme: Amazon with Bruce Parry
- Episode: 4
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Geography | Deforestation and Ecosystems
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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